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THE
WEIGHT-LOSS
SECRET OF
EATING
APPLES AND
PEARS

Want to drop a few pounds? It may sound
counterintuitive, but there's a before-meal snack that
can give your weight-loss efforts a boost.

A recent study published in the journal Nutrition
divided women into two groups. One group got an
apple or a pear before meals, while the other group
got an oat cookie. Aside from that, both groups
were on the same reduced-calorie diet for 12 weeks.

At the end of the 12 weeks, the fruit eaters had lost
an average of more than 2.6 pounds, while the
cookie crunchers had insignificant weight loss.
What's more, the fruit eaters had a greater decrease
in blood sugar levels.

Researchers believe the weight-loss secret of
apples and pears lies in their high-water, high-fiber,
yet low-calorie composition.

Shape up your health with organic apples and pears.
But make sure you're conscious of your sugar
intake. A medium apple has 14 grams of sugar (72
calories, 19 carbs, 3 grams of fiber). A medium pear
has 16 grams of sugar (96 calories, 26 carbs, 5
grams of fiber).
Snacking while losing weight?