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During the COVID-19 pandemic, a trend of putting on the COVID-19, as in 19 pounds, has been growing. Thats not the case for Gene Werley. When we last spoke with Werley in early March, he was losing weight to prepare for hernia surgery. We caught up with him, and youll be amazed at his progress.

Werley has a hiatal hernia (a condition where his stomach pushes through his diaphragm) and Barretts disease (an esophageal condition that affects many people with gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD). The decision to lose weight came after Scott Beman, MD, with LVPG General, Bariatric and Trauma Surgery, recommended hernia surgery, but not until Werley lost at least 50 pounds.

Werley promptly joined the Change your Weigh program in November and the weight immediately started to come off. When Gene started, he was a little apprehensive, but motivated by the surgery. He came in every week and it shows. Hes lost a lot of weight, says Ashley Sarisky, LPC, Behavioral Health Specialist with LVPG Bariatric Medicine.

By April, Werley met his goal weight for surgery, and as the weight left so did his acid reflux symptoms. Since Genes reflux symptoms were resolved, surgery isnt needed right now, Beman says. The hernia isnt detrimental to his health, so well just continue to monitor his progress.

With surgery no longer needed, at least for the time being, Werley had to take a moment to adjust his mindset. I lost my goal. It was so strange, he says. But I had to look at the bigger picture.

The bigger picture was that Werley did something amazing. In less than a year, he transformed his body and alleviated his symptoms. Werley credits the Change your Weigh team for teaching him the skills and knowledge he needed to reach this milestone.

I learned the nuts and bolts of nutrition that I wouldnt have ever known before, he says. Werley no longer approaches eating in the same way. Now when he makes a meal, he does it without distractions. When he eats a meal, he concentrates on each bite and sometimes he even closes his eyes. Its given me a whole new appreciation for food, Werley says. Wherever you are be there. Through this meditative style of eating, Werley says hes enjoying food more than he ever has.

When people become more consistent with mindful eating, theyre managing stress, anxiety and anger, says Gerald Rodriguez, Behavioral Health Specialist with LVPG Bariatric Medicine. So many people think that the inability to get healthy is a willpower problem. Its not. Its about learning strategies and skills.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Change Your Weigh program quickly shifted to offering virtual classes and instruction.

All classes are now video visits, Rodriguez says. Weve even made some adjustments to make it more individual. Now participants can have even more one-on-one interactions with instructors through video classes. Were constantly evaluating our meetings find out whats the most effective, Rodriguez says. And as far as Werley is concerned, its working.

You cant put everyone into one box, Werley says. One of the things thats really key about this program is each one of the instructors really listens to you as an individual.

When people such as Werley participate in the program and see results, its a success thats celebrated by the entire group. I enjoy that I get to be a part of peoples lives for a short period of time. I get to see them through challenges and bear witness to success, Sarisky says. The decision to lose weight is a big commitment in their life and I dont take it lightly. And when people complete the 24-week program, the Change Your Weigh program still maintains relationships with the participants. We encourage people to use us on an ongoing basis, Rodriguez says. We help people get back on track when they get distracted.

To learn more about the Change Your Weigh program, visit LVHN.org/optifast.

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Papaya can be hailed as one of the healthiest fruits, which you can eat on a daily basis. Read here to know how it can benefit diabetics and people with heart disease.

Papaya is an incredibly nutritious food that is low in calories and high in fibre

Papaya is one of the healthiest fruits in existence. Including it in your diet can provide you with the health benefits like reduced risk of obesity, diabetes and heart disease. What's more, you can include it in your diet if you are trying to lose weight. The fruit is versatile in nature. It can be combined with other foods, which can help in enhancing its flavour. Papaya can be eaten for breakfast along with some yogurt. One can also blend it into a smoothie along with other fruits. The fruit can be consumed as an appetiser as well as dessert.

One small papaya (around 150 gms) is said to have around 3 gms of fibre, 15 gms of carbs, 1 gm of protein, 157 % of recommended daily intake (RDI) of Vitamin C, 33% of RDI of Vitamin A, 14% of RDI of Vitamin B9 or folate and 11% of RDI or potassium.

Also read:These 5 Fibre-Rich Low-Calorie Fruits Will Help You Maintain A Healthy Weight

1. Weight loss: Being high in fibre and water content, papaya can aid weight loss. The fruit is also low in calories, which makes it ideal for weight watchers.

2. Improved digestion: Fibre and water content in papayas can also be beneficial for preventing constipation and keeping the digestive tract health. Papain, a digestive enzyme in papaya further helps in improving digestion.

3. Type 2 diabetes: Studies have found that people with type 2 diabetes can benefit by consuming a diet in fibre. It can improve levels of blood glucose, lipid and insulin. Papaya is also full of antioxidants that can reduce oxidative stress in older adults and people with prediabetes.

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4. May improve heart health: Antioxidants in papaya can protect your heart and enhance protective effects of good HDL cholesterol. Adding more papaya can improve your heart health.

5. Eye health: Zeaxanthin is an antioxidant in papaya, which can filter out harmful blue light-rays to protect eye health and reduce the risk and progression of age-related macular degeneration.

6. Protects against skin damage: Vitamin C and lycopene have skin protecting and anti-ageing properties. The fruit can reduce the damage caused by free radicals, thus reducing wrinkling, sagging and other skin damage.

The bottom line is that papaya is an incredibly nutritious fruit which can benefit your health in a number of ways. Include it in your daily diet to reduce age-related effects on health and better heart health.

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WHEN it comes to dieting, most of us picture a bowl of salad or long hours of fasting before the next mealtime.

But if you're someone who struggles to lose weight because you can't say no to a Big Mac and fries then fear not.

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A diet and fitness expert claims that you can still eat your favourite fast food and watch the pounds melt away.

Graeme Tomlinson, AKA The Fitness Chef on Instagram, is known for his no-nonsense nutritional advice and myth busting posts.

He says meals from the likes of McDonald's, KFC and Burger King are to be enjoyed.

But the key to doing that, he says, is eating in moderation - as well as supporting your diet with other foods rich in nutrients.

In a recent Instagram post, he revealed the calories of some of Britain's best loved fast food dishes - and the odd sweet treat.

The simple infographics help compare the difference between portion sizes, such as a small fries vs large, so dieters can easily recognise how many calories they are consuming.

Writing under the post, Graeme said: "This assortment of slides is not an endorsement of fast food as much as it is not a shaming of it as a food choice.

"Instead, it is simply a selection of food from some of the worlds favourite fast food chains.

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"This post is therefore an objective arrangement of basic nutritional information."

He added: "The establishments included in this post have existed for decades.

"This is undoubtedly because it is abundantly clear that millions continue to enjoy consumption of such food.

Whilst most items within these lists are not particularly nutrient dense, they are still legitimate items of food which should be eaten if enjoyed.

"And whilst most items within these lists are not particularly nutrient dense, they are still legitimate items of food which should be eaten if enjoyed.

"Instead of basing opinion on subjective metaphors and closed minded assumptions that fast food will send us to hospital, it is more useful to consider a more logical approach.

"Correlation of consumption in relation to regularity and overall dietary intake is a more worthwhile way to gauge the effect of fast food on ones overall health."

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He also pointed to a "mass hysteria" around fast food during the early 2000s, when there were warnings about the negative effect on health.

Graeme added: "One example can be found in the Supersize Me experiment/documentary in 2004.

"It professed the negative impact McDonalds had on the subjects health.

"But the subject consumed nothing but McDonalds food for one whole month.

"Whilst the findings may have been accurate, they are rendered as entirely useless to those who do not consume 90+ McDonalds meals per month.

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"Thus, we can estimate that the findings from Supersize Me are irrelevant."

He continued:" For optimal health, excessive consumption of fast food is not going to be particularly beneficial.

"But if consumption is moderate and accompanied by an overall supportive dietary process rich in nutrients, it can have an enjoyed position in ones life now and again."

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Subsidies for healthy food, plain packaging for unhealthy food, and more research into meat alternatives could help the UK's obesity crisis, according to a new report.

The report - Turning The Tables - by social policy think-tank Demos, found that too many people face "significant barriers to eating healthy diets".

It estimated that, before lockdown, 20 million people could not afford healthy food and 19 million people struggle to find healthy food in stores near their homes.

Rose Lasko-Skinner, one of Demos's lead researchers, said: "Ultimately that means people are going in to a shop and really struggling to come out with something that is both healthy and affordable."

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The government has estimated that two-thirds of UK adults are above a healthy weight, with 36% overweight and 28% obese. One in three children aged 10 and 11 are overweight or obese, and children living with obesity are five times more likely to become obese adults.

It is estimated that overweight and obesity-related conditions cost the NHS more than 6bn each year and there were nearly 900,000 obesity-related hospital admissions in 2018/19, with obesity a risk factor for chronic diseases including type 2 diabetes, some cancers, liver and respiratory disease.

A government spokesperson said: "We recently launched a world-leading obesity strategy to make the healthy choice the easy choice for families and help reduce obesity rates. It builds on existing progress, including the voluntary sugar reduction programme and wider reformulation programme with industry which resulted in a 2.9% reduction in average sugar across retail products in its first two years.

"Our Healthy Start scheme already supports pregnant women and young children from lower income families to access free fruit, vegetables, milk and vitamins to support a healthy lifestyle."

Zoe McIntyre, project manager for the Food Foundation's Right2Food campaign, said: "We've seen some really important government announcements recently, for example a new obesity strategy in July around making healthy food more affordable, which is a great start.

"But for some low-income families, healthy food still remains unaffordable. At the same time, during COVID-19 we've seen the spotlight on poor diets and how they're really affecting the nation. And these are issues that need to be addressed immediately."

Last month, the government launched its "Better Health" campaign, offering advice to 35 million people on how to lose weight and keep it off, supported by a 12-week plan, which will be seen as an attempt to put the country on a diet.

Other measures in the government's anti-obesity crackdown are expected to include:

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Crooke told Parsons to write down everything she was eating and to review the journals with him, she said. He told her to keep their discussions private, just as he had done with other runners, because, he said, it would cause people to stress and worry and it would negatively affect the teams performance, Parsons said.

In the spring of 2012, Palmer spoke with the then outgoing athletic director John Biddiscombe and incoming athletic director Whalen about the culture on the track and cross-country team. While her weight had not been addressed by the coach, she felt responsible to speak up on behalf of her teammates, bringing their testimonials to the meeting.

She said they asked her what she wanted to change in her relationship with the coach. When Palmer said she was not concerned about her relationship with coach, the meeting came to a close.

If I was a better, faster runner maybe he would have had the fat talk with me and I could talk about my own experience, she said. I was trying to bring to light a cultural systemic problem. They werent hearing that.

When runners are told to drop weight, they can quickly and dangerously find themselves lacking the energy required to maintain their health, said Dr. Kathryn Ackerman, the director of the Female Athlete Program at Boston Childrens Hospital and an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Ackerman pointed to Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports, a common syndrome in female runners marked by the loss of a period or missed periods, low bone density, disordered eating, and debilitating injuries.

People are not unidimensional, said Dr. Paula Quatromoni, an associate professor of nutrition and epidemiology at Boston University and an expert on the intersection of sports nutrition and eating disorders.

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Burger King is known for its burgers, and the fast food chain is a great spot to stop if you want to indulge in a cheeseburger and fries. However, some of Burger Kings menu items are so bad for you, you might want to avoid them at all costs (even on a cheat day).

One burger in particular packs in the calories, saturated fat, and sodium, which could wreak havoc on your diet and lead to other more serious health problems if you arent careful (or order this on the regular).

With that in mind, keep reading for the worst thing to order at Burger King!

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According to Eat This, Not That!, the one Burger King menu item you should definitely steer clear of is the triple whopper with cheese. This burger has 1,220 calories, 82 g fat, and 1,470 mg sodium--all of which means trouble for your diet and your overall health.

If we compare these stats to your recommended daily intake, it becomes evident that you should never be ordering this burger. According to Healthline, the average woman should be eating 2,000 calories per day while the average man should be eating 2,500 calories per day. (Note, these numbers are to maintain your weight, weight loss would require a calorie deficit.)

That means that this burger would account for over half of your daily calorie intake for women, and a little less than half for men. Either way, it's a lot of calories to consume in one menu item.

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The sodium in this burger is also an issue.Eat This explains, "The American Heart Association recommendsa healthy person should consumeno more than 2,300 milligrams a day of sodium, with hopes of moving toward an ideal limit of no more than 1,500 milligrams per day."

This burger will almost completely meet that 1,500 mg goal.

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As for the 82 grams of fat in this burger (with 32 grams of saturated fat), this can also lead to issues.

According to Mayo Clinic, "[I]f you're following a 2,000-calorie-a-daydiet, your target range for totalfatis 44 to 78 grams aday. Of that, saturatedfat should make up no more than 22 grams."

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Plus, these stats do not even factor in fries or a drink, which will put these numbers even higher, and could potentially lead to more problems.

With this in mind, avoiding this burger is a good idea--especially if you want to order a side of fried. Next time, if you want to indulge in a burger, try to stick to a single patty option and keep an eye on its nutrition facts.

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The DASH diet focuses on daily and weekly nutritional goals. As the diet name says, Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension. The diet limits the foods that are high in saturated fats, full-fat dairy and tropical oils.

The diet focuses on lowering blood pressure by increasing the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables.

The Mediterranean diet is inspired by the eating habits of people living in the Mediterranean region. It encourages you to choose dairy, fish and poultry over red meat and using olive oil as a source of monounsaturated fats. Furthermore, it focuses on heavy consumption of fruits, vegetables, potatoes, nuts, seeds, beans as per the American Heart Association.

The added benefit of the diet is that it allows limited intake of red wine. The diet focuses less on the quantity consumed and more on the quality of the food.

The diet is high in healthy fats and natural fibres. The diet focuses on eating minimally processed plant-based foods such as grains, legumes, nuts and seeds, which have a handsome amount of protein.

Unlike many diets, both Mediterranean and DASH diets do not focus on eating or avoiding a particular macronutrient like fat or carbs. The only matter is choosing high-quality foods.

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IT'S common knowledge that obesity raises your risk of many serious health conditions like diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers but a new study has revealed that people who carry unhealthy excess body fat earlier in life could be putting their brain at risk too.

Researchers from Columbia University studied data on more than 5,000 adults and found that people who are overweight may be more prone to dementia in later life. The study revealed that those aged 20 to 49 who have a high body mass index are up to 2.5 times as likely to go on to develop dementia.

Dr Rosa Sancho, head of research at Alzheimer's Research UK, said: [The] study links a higher BMI in early adulthood with an increased risk of dementia later in life and underlines the importance of maintaining a healthy weight to help support a healthy brain.

Just as your body changes over time, so too do the strategies that can help you to stay trim and healthy. We asked health experts to give us decade-specific tips for fighting fat and keeping your BMI within a healthy weight range.

1. In your 20s, you should cut out the liquid calories

No matter how virtuous you are with your diet, binge drinking at the weekend can contribute to weight gain and obesity, as well as putting you at risk of long-term health issues, like high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke.

Your 20s are generally a time for socialising. It's when many youngsters have left home, have started out on their career path and are meeting up with friends at the pub, says Rob Hobson, head of nutrition for Healthspan (healthspan.co.uk).

He continues: Alcohol is a diet hijacker and can lead to rapid weight gain. For instance, a standard pint of beer contains 239 calories, and a 175ml glass of wine contains 133, according to NHS figures.

A simple solution is to water down drinks and look for sugar-free, non-alcohol alternatives. I'd particularly recommend avoiding sugary mixers, as these can be loaded with hidden calories, Hobson adds. A leading brand of tonic, for example, contains 10 times the calories of its slimline version.

2. In your 30s, you should opt for low-fat alternatives

When you were 23, you might have been able to survive on a diet of takeaway foods and still comfortably slip into your jeans, but now, it will probably take a little bit of extra work to stay slim.

Lots of people are focused on losing weight in their 30s, observes Hobson. It could be that you're trying to lose some post-pregnancy weight, or just that your metabolism has gradually slowed down over time.

Hobson says that the key in this age bracket is to build a slow and steady approach to weight loss utilising simple changes is the best way to lose weight, rather than crash diets, he notes.

His top tips are to switch to low-fat options and swap to whole grain foods, to reduce your sugar intake.

In your 30s, it's also a good idea to learn a few basic meal-planning strategies, or quick healthy meals that you know you love, adds David Wiener, training specialist at Freeletics (freeletics.com). This can help you minimise food prep time and maximise the nutrient-rich foods that keep you lean and boost your energy even when you're on the go.

And if you've never stepped foot on a treadmill before, it's probably a good time to invest in a gym membership. You might start to notice small changes to your body that weren't there in your 20s, so think about reaping the toning benefits of exercising more, especially if you generally live a sedentary lifestyle, adds Hobson.

3. In your 40s, you should have healthy snacks on hand

Juggling family life and more career responsibilities can cause stress for many people in their 40s, warns Hobson, who adds: This is often a time when we're more likely to turn to comfort or emotional eating, to deal with the pressures of big life changes.

His solution is to keep healthy snacks in your kitchen, such as nuts, seeds, fruits and chopped vegetables, so you won't be tempted by sugary cakes and biscuits which are fine in moderation, but add little nutritional value to your diet.

Because we're spending a lot more time at home at the moment, it can be easy to snack more than usual, so why not use your recouped commuting time to prep some homemade cupboard staples?

You could bake your own energy bars or whizz up some chickpeas, garlic, oil and lemon juice for a healthy hummus dip.

Alongside a healthier diet, I'd recommend finding strategies to manage the stress and anxiety that leads to comfort eating, says Hobson.

This could be taking time to exercise, getting enough restful sleep, cutting down on alcohol or trying wellbeing tools, like meditation and yoga.

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There is a preconceived notion that most of the Indian foods are fattening and high in calories. That is the reason that almost all health-conscious individuals are shifting to strictly salads and other low-fat options these days.

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However, there are numerous ingredients used in Indian cooking that have great nutritional value and help in burning extra calories. It is wiser to incorporate these ingredients into your daily diet rather than moving on to low-fat continental diet to lose weight.

Turmeric For Weight Lose

Turmeric is one of the basic ingredients used in almost all Indian dishes. It is known to have anti-cancer, antiseptic and healthy weight loss properties. A compound called curcumin present in turmeric is known to help reduce insulin and leptin resistance levels, both of which are responsible for fat deposits. Turmeric also helps in maintaining desired blood pressure and helps in removing bad cholesterol from the body. (Also Read: 13 Magical Benefits Of Turmeric Milk (Haldi Doodh) For Health And Beauty)

Garlic For Weight Lose

Garlic, another vital ingredient used in Indian cuisine is known for its medicinal properties. Allicin, a sulphur compound present in garlic has antibacterial properties. Garlic also has anti-inflammatory properties that help in burning fat deposits. (Also Read: 17 Unknown Beauty Benefits Of Garlic (Lahsun) For Hair, Skin And Health)

Cardamom For Weight Lose

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Another Indian spice that not only works in flavouring but also helps in burning calories is cardamom. This spice is full of digestive properties and helps in enhancing metabolic activity. Also Read: 15 Powerful Fruits To Lose Weight And Burn Belly Fat Instantly

Mustard Oil For Weight Lose

Mustard oil is indeed a healthy option. When compared to other cooking oils, mustard oil has very low quantity of saturated fat. It also has a host of other beneficial elements like fatty acid, linoleic acid, oleic acid, erucic acid, essential vitamins and antioxidants which help in reducing the cholesterol level and maintaining optimum body weight. Also Read: 15 Benefits Of Mustard Oil For Hair, Skin And Health

Honey For Weight Lose

Most of us are aware of honeys power in reducing calories. Honey dissolved in warm water consumed in the morning helps in cutting down fat within the body.

Curry Leaves For Weight Lose

Curry leaves not only provides flavour to our food, but they also help in removing harmful toxins and unwanted fat deposits from the body. Also Read: 4 Fantastic Ways Curry Leaves Make Your Hair Healthy

Chillies For Weight Lose

Chillies are a staple ingredient in Indian cuisine. Powered with a key element called capsaicin, chillies helps in increasing the metabolism activity and the heat-generating property of capsaicin helps in burning additional fat within the body.

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Bean sprouts For Weight Loss

Bean sprouts are quite beneficial because they have loads of essential vitamins, minerals and fiber. They reduce hunger pangs and aid in weight reduction.

Cabbage For Weight Loss

Cabbage is grown locally in almost all parts of India. It slows the process of transformation of carbohydrates and sugar content into fat, which in turn helps in maintaining the fat content.

Millets For Weight Loss

Millets such as ragi, jowar and bajra are rich in dietary fibre and helps in maintaining a good cholesterol level. Millets also enhances bile secretion which burns down the extra calories.

Well, now that you know these Indian foods help reduce weight, do not forget to include them in your diet! Try these on and let us know if it suited you in the comments section below.

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Did you know that adding olive oil to your diet, especially a plant-based diet, is beneficial to your weight loss regimen?

You might not have known of its weight loss benefits because the olive oil is more popularly known for its health benefits.

Olive oil is a rich source of monounsaturated oleic acid which is why it is known as one of the healthiest fats in existence.

The many beneficial effects of this fatty acid make it one of the healthy choice of oils for cooking.

What's more, the olive oil contains large amounts of powerful antioxidants plus vitamins E and K which are all very good for your health.

Listed among its health benefits are reducing inflammation, supporting your heart health and lowering your blood pressure. And, because it has powerful antioxidants, it can even have anticancer effects.

So, how can the olive oil exactly help you in losing weight? If the fact that it is one of the main components of a Mediterranean diet cannot convince you, then perhaps science will.

While we already know that olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, it also contains medium-chain triglycerides. And, these two are known for their benefits in weight loss diets.

However, take note that it can only be useful in your goal of losing weight if you use a specific amount in a certain way.

Only small amounts because much like the avocado, olive oil is high in calories.

So, remember, only small amounts for it to be beneficial. Thus, you can use it as dressing for your salads, or mixed into your pasta or soup, you can also drizzle it onto your pasta or vegetable or incorporate it into your baking. This means that it can be a healthy swap for butter. A small amount can really go a long way with olive oil.

According to the Daily Express, a study had shown a significant weight loss among obese men who had their saturated fat intake replace with monounsaturated fats.

A diet that is rich in monounsaturated fat is also known to prevent weight gain, one of the problems that many weight losers struggle with especially when they tend to lose fat in a fast way.

Losing weight is better achieved if you pair a healthy diet with regular exercise. And, olive oil can also aid you here because its fats are said to be great energy boosters which means that adding it to your diet can help you perform better when you are doing your exercises.

So, you might consider adding olive oil to your diet not only to help you with your weight loss regimen but also for your health.

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