Turmeric, a spicy vegetable extensively used in the Indian cuisine to prepare flavourful curries, can become a new weight loss remedy. Long known for its ability to heal wounds, facilitate digestion and combat inflammation, turmeric has recently been noted for its capacity to fight weight gain and prevent the development of type 2 diabetes. The results of this new study on turmeric have been presented at an annual meeting of the Endocrine Society in San Francisco.

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According to a research reported by Canadian Press, eating a large, nutrient-packed breakfast that provides a balanced ratio of proteins, fats and carbohydrates can be the best strategy to achieve successful weight loss. A big morning meal that can include eggs, cold cuts, wholemeal breads, healthy cereals, fruits, and even a piece of dark chocolate or a cup of steaming cocoa with milk, helps curb food cravings during the day and can significantly aid in shedding off unwanted pounds.

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According to CBC News, Canadians who tend to spend several hours a day in front of their TV or PC are more prone to developing obesity. This conclusion was a result of a large-scale numerical study recently conducted by Statistics Canada.

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Spicing up meals with seasonings and low-carbohydrate sweeteners can discourage dieters from eating excessive amounts of food. Flavouring your dishes will make you feel fuller and thus lower your calorie intake, suggests a new U.S. study that has found that boosting taste with spices may be a revolutionary way to promote a rapid loss of weight.

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According to some experts, a new weight-loss supplement known as Lipozene, which is based on fibre-rich product glucomannan, can be not as effective as the manufacturer claims. Although the supplement has been developed by a reputable Obesity Research Institute, its alleged effectiveness can be based on thin evidence.

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