You Won’t Lose Weight with Veggies on a Side Plate

Fruit and vegetable consumption is a critical part of a healthy diet, and is often recommended for weight loss plans. However, a recent survey of weight loss literature found that simply increasing fruit and vegetable intake without restricting total calories or removing unhealthy foods from your diet had no effect on weight loss.

PositiveTip: To lose weight, change your plate – Push off fatty, sugary or processed foods, put on fruits and vegetables.

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