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Is Your Heightened Sense of Smell Making You Gain Weight? – Shape Magazine

Posted: July 12, 2017 at 7:48 pm

You've heard the joke from people who politely decline indulgent foods at social gatherings: "Just smelling pizza makes me gain weight," they say, and everyone chuckles.

Turns outto everyone's dismaythere might actually be some truth to that.

Just the ability to smell your food might lead to weight gain, according to a new study published in the journal Cell Metabolism. In the study, researchers found that mice with an intact sense of smell grow obese on a high-fat diet, while their littermates (who've had their sense of smell removedpoor little guys) can eat the same food and the same amount of food and stay at a low weight.

Mice researchers say whattt? It's no secret that smell plays a big part in tasteor "food appreciation and selection," as the researchers explain. But this isn't a matter of tasting the food and deciding to eat more; the fact that the mice were eating the same type, the amount of food, and getting the same amount of physical activity means that the stuff going in your nose is affecting a lot more than anyone thought.

The researchers found that mice without a sense of smell showed, "increased energy expenditure and enhanced fat burning capacity as a consequence of enhanced sympathetic nerve activity," according to the report. Translation: the lack of the sense of smell triggered a more active sympathetic nervous system (the one responsible for the "fight or flight" response), which in turn increased calorie burn and fat burn. And even when eating a high-fat diet, the non-smelling mice seemed less likely to develop visceral fat (dangerous fat deposits around your organs) than the mice who could smell their food.

That ramped-up sympathetic nervous system response in the non-smelling mice was expressed as a "drastic increase" in circulating levels of adrenaline, a stress-response hormone that's great at burning fat. This hormone appeared to activate the mice's stores of brown fat (a type of fat that actually burns calories) to burn white fat as fuel, and to convert some white fat stores to brown fat. (Read more about brown vs. white fat here.)

Now, the kicker: when the researchers removed the obese mice's sense of smell, they quickly lost fat and reduced their insulin resistance. "The data presented here show that even relatively short-term loss of smell improves metabolic health and weight loss, despite the negative consequences of being on a [high-fat diet]," the researchers wrote.

But before you decide to nix your nose in the name of weight loss, know that your sense of smell is super important for a lot of other things; just a few months ago, a study linked a better sense of smell to a longer and more social life. (Plus, losing your sense of smell might be a total libido killer.) Not to mention, this study was done on micewhich, obv, are quite different from humans.

While the researchers acknowledge the potential future use of this information to help regulate metabolism and hormones in humans, for now, it's best to keep sniffing and leave the rest to science.

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Should doctors prescribe exercise and diet changes to patients who aren’t obese? – The San Diego Union-Tribune

Posted: July 11, 2017 at 8:49 pm

Diet and exercise counseling provides a positive but small effect in preventing cardiovascular disease for otherwise healthy adults, according to a new recommendation from one of the nations most influential health care organizations.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, whose guidelines are often followed by clinicians and insurance companies alike, released an updated guideline Tuesday on one of the nations most pressing problems: How to reverse an ongoing obesity epidemic thats estimated to affect one in three adults. Rather than simply treating obesity, medicine is increasingly taking a preventive approach which attempts to instill healthier habits early and stop weight gain from occurring.After reviewing the results of 88 clinical trials, a panel maintained a middle-of-the-road C grade for diet and exercise counseling for people classified as normal weight or overweight who have no known risk factors for heart disease such as hypertension, high blood sugar levels, elevated blood cholesterol or diabetes.

The rating leaves it up to individual doctors to decide whether each patient could benefit from more intensive weight-loss programs often led by nutritionists, who offer a combination of sound advice and regular check-ups in a one-on-one or group setting.

Such efforts, often delivered through six-month comprehensive lifestyle programs, are already strongly recommended for anyone with cardiovascular risk factors and for those whose body mass index classifies them as obese. In some cases, for example, diabetic patients are able to stop taking medications after moving toward healthier food choices and becoming more active.

But after looking at the current body of evidence, experts were not able to authoritatively determine that among overweight or normal-weight people,, behavioral counseling made a huge difference in preventing heart disease.

The C grade is important for another big reason: The Affordable Care Act requires all health insurance companies to cover preventive services receiving an A or B rating from the task force. So, while insurance companies are currently required to cover weight loss counseling for those who are already obese, that will not be the case for those who are merely overweight. This is despite the fact that the American Heart Association recommends such counseling for both weight categories.

Dr. Carol Mangione, a task force member and practicing internal medicine specialist who teaches at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, said the letter grade should not be taken as evidence that diet and exercise changes are not beneficial or critical in fighting the nations obesity epidemic. Its just that, when looking only at the evidence, other choices, such as quitting smoking, deliver a larger benefit and thus get a higher grade.

As to the fact that a C grade is one shy of insurance coverage requirements? Though the task force is seen as the arbiter of what gets covered and what does not, thats not part of the evaluation process.

We look at the clinical evidence but we dont consider insurance coverage at all, Mangione said.

Because it looks at weight through the lens of cardiovascular disease, the recommendation, noted Dr. James Sallis, a well-known behavioral medicine researcher at UC San Diego, is far from the last word on who should be told to enroll in a comprehensive lifestyle program and who shouldnt.

The problem is, diet and exercise specifically are related to many different diseases. Cardiologists dont pay much attention to cancer and osteoporosis and depression, but they are all affected by obesity. Recently, as an example, there was a very large study that linked physical activity levels to 13 different cancers, Sallis said.

The bigger problem, he added, is that many doctors dont know what to do, beyond advocating for a plant-based diet more regular exercise, when they encounter a patient who is overweight and at risk of eventually becoming obese. Often, he said, they send patients to gyms and other self-directed resources even though evidence shows that the best results are obtained from the kinds of programs which help people set specific goals, have accurate ways to track progress toward those goals and have some sort of mechanism, such as group meetings where results are shared, to provide accountability.

Creating a link between doctors and these more-proven options, he said, is whats needed in order to reverse the obesity epidemic, and thats why the C grade was a little disappointing.

A C recommendation is not going to stimulate much change. The way our system works, if they dont have a diagnosis that would lead to coverage, then they are going to have to pay out of pocket. When patients have to pay out of pocket, theyre less likely to follow a doctors recommendations, Sallis said.

But Dr. Kristin Hampshire, a family medicine practitioner at Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group, said breaking patients down by body mass index, which is the main way that medicine decides who is obese and who isnt, is not 100 percent-accurate.

There are some patients who are in fact doing everything right, and that number of the scale refuses to budge.Its important to emphasize that the health benefits of healthy lifestyle choices are tangible no matter what your weight is, Hampshire said.

There is also huge variation from doctor to doctor when it comes to prevention. Some may make sure to mention that as-yet-unscheduled colonoscopy every time they come in for a checkup while others may let it ride. So, publishing guidelines for doctors, as the task force does regularly, may or may not be universally embraced.

Hampshire said her medical group has tried to standardize its clinical practices across its 500 doctors and 2,800 employees working in 22 medical offices, but, in the end, the amount of attention paid to helping patients change their healthy living patterns can come down to whether a physician has taken this kind of action in his or her own life.

Most of the problems that were seeing our patients for relate in some way to lifestyle choices. I think it depends so much on the doctor and their personal interest, in the continuing education theyve taken throughout their careers, and their own lifestyles, Hampshire said.

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Considering the Paleo Diet? Here’s what you need to know – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Posted: July 11, 2017 at 8:49 pm

There probably weren't any overweight cavemen with heart disease running around in prehistoric times, so eating more like they did could help you be healthy andlose weight at least that's the theory behind the Paleo Diet.

Wondering whether the Paleo Diet is right for you? Here's what you need to know, from the basics to the pros and cons:

Theprotein-heavy,low-carb diet is inspired by the hunter-gatherers of the Paleolithic era (about 2.5 million to 10,000 years ago).

The Paleo Diet includes lots of lean meats, fish, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. Advocates of the Paleo Diet think that your body is naturally better suited to this type of diet than to the foods that emerged along with agriculture, such as dairy products and grains, which are strictly limited. Refined sugar,salt, highly processed foods and potatoes are also limited.

Paleo proponents believe that the human body was unable to adapt to the dietary changes that came about because of farming. As a result, these types of foods are believed to contribute to obesity,diabetes and heart disease.

The diet was first created in the 1970s by a gastroenterologist, but it started to become extremely popular around 2012-2013 as part of the wider low-carb trend. This year, it's been named themost popular diet choice among Americans according to a survey by organic delivery service Green Chef.

Potential health benefits

Since the Paleo Diet emphasizes vegetables, fruits and nuts, it contains some healthy foods that are high in nutrients. Fruits and vegetables are also usually low in calories.

You're likely to feel full and satisfied while you're on The Paleo Diet, since it's high in protein and fiber. This may make you less likely to overeat, so you may be able to lose some weight. This is especially true if you're replacing unhealthy sugary or processed foods with vegetables, fruits and nuts.

Cutting out or reducing refined sugar and processed foods is a good idea generally, since they provide very little nutritional value and are loaded with calories. Most Americans consume too much of both, and they can contribute to obesity, which raises your risk of developingType 2 diabetes.

Similarly, most Americans gettoo much salt in their daily diet, often from processed foods, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This can raise your risk of high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease.

The Paleo Diet was ranked36 of 38 best overall diets evaluated by U.S. News & World Report in 2017. Itranked last among diets that are best for weight loss and34th among diets for healthy eating.

The magazine consulted experts who believed that because entire healthy food groups were excluded, the Paleo Diet made it hard for dieters to get the nutrients they needed. In fact, the diet was considered to be somewhat unsafe.

Similarly, The Mayo Clinic found the diet to betoo restrictive. While it does have some healthy elements, it eliminates or limits foods that can be very nutritious. Whole grains and legumes, for example, are good sources of fiber, vitamins and other nutrients, includingmagnesium and selenium. Dairy products can be good sources ofvitamin D,potassium andcalcium.

The diet can also be difficult to follow over the long-term,Lenox Hill Hospital nutritionist Sharon Zarabi told CBS News. It can be challenging for busy people since it limits convenience foods, she said.

Finally,Scientific American called the diet "half-baked," reasoning that Paleo is based on oversimplified logic. We're biologically different from our predecessors who weren't that healthy anyway and today's foods aren't identical to what the cavemen were eating.

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Impossible Foods hopes to replace all meat in the human diet someday – Treehugger

Posted: July 11, 2017 at 8:49 pm

It's an ambitious, though slightly unrealistic, goal for the inventors of the bleeding veggie burger.

The CEO of Impossible Foods, the maker of the famed bleeding veggie burger, made a bold statement in a recent interview with The Guardian. Pat Brown said he hopes his company will someday replace all meat in the human diet. When asked if he sees the veggie burger as something akin to soy or almond milks, plant-based milks that have captured an impressive 10 percent of the U.S. dairy market in recent years, Brown disagreed:

Were after 100 percent of the market, not a niche of people avoiding meat or being health conscious. To capture the whole market you have to deliver whatever it is that consumers value from that category of product. People have been making veggie burgers forever but not trying to make something that replicates the crave-able experience that meat lovers enjoy.

Brown goes on to describe a future in which cows and chickens would be kept around because theyre interesting animals, not because theyre needed as food. Grasslands would be allowed to return to wilderness and provide displaced wild animals with a new home. And people would be healthier, he says, because there would be fewer safety issues with fecal-contaminated meat and inflammation.

Its an interesting and ambitious position to take. Having eaten the Impossible Burger when visiting New York City this past May, I can attest to the fact that its an impressive facsimile of the real thing, though still noticeably different.

I think, though, that Brown is underestimating peoples level of comfort with food processing. No matter how delicious the Impossible Burger may be, or how its production aligns with diners evolving ethical priorities, it still remains a hyper-processed product. As I wrote before:

The burger is made from potato and wheat protein, bound with xanthan and konjac, a high-fiber vegan substitute for gelatin that hails from Japan. It is flavored with coconut oil, vitamins, amino acids, sugars, and [genetically-engineered] heme.

This is not the kind of food that I would want eat on a regular basis once in a while, yes, but hardly the makings of the natural whole-foods diet that is my aspiration. To satisfy protein needs, Id be more inclined to eat beans and lentils than incorporate Impossible Foods (or their rival, Beyond Meats) products into everyday recipes.

That Brown would even make such a statement, however, is indicative of a much-needed societal trend toward plant-based eating. It will be interesting to see where the company ends up and whether their new venture into retail (theyve currently been selling exclusively through a handful of restaurants, though receiving lots of press) will take off.

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Is lectin the new gluten? Why you shouldn’t fall for the latest dumb diet fad – The Independent

Posted: July 11, 2017 at 8:49 pm

.Gluten, dairy products, fat: it can feel hard to keep up with what is the latestenemy of a health diet.Now, lectin is being labelled by some as the food to avoid

Lectins are a type of protein that enable molecules to stick together.Google searches for lectin have continued to rise since a spike last summer, as articlesdissecting claims that they cause weight gain, andinflammation damage gut health spread online.

Foods including grains, particularly whole wheat, beans and legumes, nuts, aubergines, tomatoes, potatoes, peppers,dairy products and eggs contain lectins - which doesnt leave an awful lot left to eat.And that doesnt sound like a particularly balanced diet.

Megan Rossi, a spokesperson for the British Dietetic Association, explained toThe Independentthat a high intake of lectins can in fact cause harm but there is more to the story than weve been told.Lectinsin canned navy beans - which include theharicotsused in baked beans - were reduced to less than 0.1 per cent of its original level. Eating a harmful amount of lectins is pretty hard.As long as food is prepared properly, lectins arent an issue for most people, she says.

If a person is eating cooked legumes and whole grains, these low levels of lectins are tolerated, she says.

For some people struggling with their digestion, cutting out lectins is advised - but this is a process that should only be started with the help of a trained medical professional, like a GP or dietitian.

The lectin debate - similarto claims that gluten is wholly bad even though a recent study showed that cutting out wheat proteins is harmful for those without seriousconditions - discounts the fact that very few foods are perfect, says Rossi.

Restricting food groups in the diet such as dairy without the support from a dietitian or registered nutrition greatly increases your risk of nutritional deficiencies," she warns.

The health benefits associated with foods containing lectins, which are packed full of gut-loving fibre and antioxidants, far outweighs the negative effects of trace amounts of lectins for most people. They also potentially have anti-inflammatory and anticancer effects, she adds.

Given this, theexclusion of all lectins in the diet is not only near impossible but not necessarily beneficial."

The ideal diet, Rossi adds, is the Mediterranean.

"A Mediterranean diet, high in fresh vegetables, fruit, wholegrains, nuts, seeds and extra virgin olive oil is generally considered the 'gold standard' diet," she says. "Observational evidence including over 4million people has found that increased adherence to a Mediterranean diet was associated with a 8 per cent reduction in death from all causes as well as a 10 per cent reduction in heart disease." And itcontains plenty of foods containing lectins.

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Weight Loss Spotlight: Dad of Three Loses 52 Pounds – WTNH Connecticut News (press release)

Posted: July 11, 2017 at 8:49 pm

ORANGE, Conn. (WTNH) For many busy parents like David Krulewich, working out and eating healthy are low on their to-do list.

I had become significantly overweight and out of shape and was unhappy with my lifestyle, he recalled.

Just six months ago, Krulewich was tipping the scales at 200 pounds.

I think a lot of people dont realize theyre overweight until they realize theyre overweight and I was certainly one of those people, he said.

Knowing he needed to make a change, the 31-year-old father of three joined The Edge Fitness Clubs and enlisted the help of Personal Trainer Erik Zukauskas.

I think working with a trainer holds people accountable so if theyre going to have a training session once a week they better be on their game, Zukauskas said

I think the most important thing that Ive learned is that switching things up on a regular basis is critical to success right because if you just stay stagnant in your workouts than you stay stagnant in your growth as an athlete, Krulewich said.

Krulewich also started taking dot fit supplements and logging his food and the weight quickly fell off.

Ive lost about 52 pounds in the past six months, Krulewich said. It feels great to have lost a lot of weight it also feels great to have lost 17 percent body fat or more at this point so Im proud of those accomplishments.

Initially we were looking at weight loss goals so that was his first goal so we needed to kind of build some strength, get his cardio up and get his eating in check and he accomplished all those like really quickly, Zukauskas recalled. So then we kind of started looking for other goals to hit and one of those was doing a half marathon which we just recently accomplished a couple weeks ago.

So now Krulewich is training to run a full marathon this fall.

The changes I made are absolutely lifelong foundational changes, he said.

It means everything, Krulewich said of his clients weight loss. Thats essentially why I became a trainer is to help people change their lives.

Krulewich is now also coaching his sons soccer team which he says is another benefit of getting active and healthy. To learn more, visit TheEdgeFitnessClubs.com.

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Beyonce Drops Almost 30 Lbs 3 WeeksAfter Birth Of Twins: Her Secrets To LosingWeight Revealed – Hollywood Life

Posted: July 11, 2017 at 8:49 pm

Beyonce has been getting back into shape quickly after the birth of her twins and HollywoodLife.com has learned all the EXCLUSIVE details on how shes shedding the weight. Read about her secrets here!

Its been three weeks since Beyonce, 35,gave birth to twins, Rumi and Sir, and shes already lost almost 30 pounds! Dr. Bruce Ettinger OB GYN/MD and a source close to the new mom has shared EXCLUSIVE details with HollywoodLife.comabout how the singer is losing her baby weight in the fastest way possible. The stomach muscles get stretched out so Beyonce will want to begin exercises soon, Dr. Ettinger told us. If she had a c-section she will need more time depending on how quickly she is healing. Since Beyonces thought to have had a c-section, shes most likely taking her time to care for her body in a healthy way which makes it easier to lose weight when shes ready.See some amazing photos of Beyonces pregnant belly here!

After bouncing back shortly after the birth of her daughter, Blue Ivy, 5, were sure Beyonces used to the different effects being pregnant has on the body but this time shes had to carry double the weight. What is she doing to make it work? Beyonce is working out again and eating well, our source told us. Now that she feels stronger after giving birth, she has begun work with a personal trainer again to shed her leftover baby weight. We also found out how her weight loss has been progressing since the birth. After the first week of giving birth to the twins she lost 20-25 pounds, most of which was water retention, of the almost 50 she put on with the twins, our source continued. Now about 3 weeks after giving birth she has lost almost 30 total but she is not ready for the public eye. She wants to shed another 15 pounds before making any announcements.

In addition to exercising, Beyonces been sticking to a strict diet. Beyonces diet has been a simple low-fat, low-carb diet full of organic greens and lean proteins like tuna and chicken breast, the source continued. She is happy and determined to be a fit and fabulous mom! From what weve seen of Queen B in the past, we have a feeling she will be the best there is and we cant wait to see her singing and dancing again soon!

HollywoodLifers, what do you think about the way Beyonce is losing her baby weight? Tell us your thoughts here!

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How a Surprise on the Scale Pushed One Woman to Lose 139 Lbs. – PEOPLE.com

Posted: July 11, 2017 at 8:49 pm

Even at her heaviest, Jovana Borojevic was always happy and confident in her body. But she felt that her size was holding her back and causing health problems.

I have always loved myself, and I never felt negative feelings towards how my body looked, Borojevic, 24, tells PEOPLE. In terms of how it functioned, though, I felt very lethargic and very sad and depressed that my body was too heavy and big to participate in everyday things. I always loved myself, but I felt very restricted in what I could enjoy.

The Toronto native was heavy growing up, reaching over 150 lbs. by age 12, thanks to a habit of binge eating. And by age 22, she had developed fatty liver disease from her fast food-heavy diet, all while dealing with Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS.

Even when my doctor told me that I had fatty liver, I laughed it off and thought I would be okay because I was too upset and unwilling to give up the foods I loved so much, Borojevic admits.

After going two years without stepping on a scale, Borojevic saw a photo of herself and decided to find out her weight, expecting it to be around 250 lbs. But the scale instead read 304 lbs.

I never in my life imagined that I would see a 3 in front of my weight, she says. From this day forward, something clicked in me and I changed my life around cold turkey.

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The digital marketing strategist went all-in with her revamped lifestyle, and immediately cut out starchy carbs, refined foods, sugar and most packaged food. In a month she dropped almost 20 lbs., and started hitting the gym four to five times a week for weight training and cardio workouts.

Now a year and a half into her weight loss journey, Borojevic is down to 165 lbs., with a goal weight of about 150 lbs. but shes not worried about the number.

Same girl, new fight Same heart, new passion Same mind, new perspective New body, same skin Same smile, new found happiness Same excuses, new reasons Same capabilities, new confidence Don't let your obsession with this journey change who you are completely. You need to stay true to yourself and focus on loving who you are at every moment. Yes, I've changed a lot (both physically and mentally) but at the end of the day, I am JOVANA and no number on the scale is ever going to change that LOVE YOURSELF.

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It is SO IMPORTANT to focus on non-scale victories like how your clothes fit, how you feel, how many health issues youve reversed and saved yourself from and how happy you are! she says.

And even though she was happy at 304 lbs., Borojevic says shes found a whole new level of joy.

While Borojevic still has to manage her PCOS, she says I have a new zest for life.

I sometimes sit there and think about how badly I treated [my body] before and how much it has worked with me and changed. Sometimes I complain about my little pooch, but then I remember how patient my body has been through all these changes, how much healthier it is, how much stronger it is, how much it has supported me, how much better my digestion is and suddenly the pooch doesnt matter so much.

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Fitness Expert Uses Military Diet for Fast Weight Loss Dan Parker – Digital Journal

Posted: July 11, 2017 at 8:49 pm

The Military Diet is one of the fastest ways to lose weight

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Atlanta, GA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/11/2017 -- A new diet that helps people to lose weight in the shortest time possible has become one of the most talked about diets of 2017. The Military Diet is what the world has been waiting for according to Dan Parker, a nutritionist and health enthusiast with over eight years of experience in the field.

At a time where 68 percent of adults in the USA are classed as overweight, and 45 million people are trying to lose weight, a new solution is needed. The Military Diet has caused excitement by being one of the simplified and effective diets on the market. It's so successful and so fast that a person can lose 10 pounds within a week and 30 pounds in a month.

Dan Parker, a nutritionist, and health enthusiast said: "The military diet is perfect for those wishing to lose weight quickly for a special occasion. It has become so successful in achieving fast weight loss that female celebrities are using it before appearing on the red carpet to have that perfect picture taken."

There are lots of diets on the market that claim they can achieve fast weight loss but never deliver, so it's no wonder people become skeptical when a new diet makes an appearance with the same claim. However, the Military diet is different, and unlike other fast weight loss diets on the market, this one does work.

The Military Diet is so easy to follow, and people don't have to starve themselves to achieve fast weight loss results. As has been proven, those following the low in calorie diet can enjoy carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats and still achieve the results they need to achieve in the shortest time possible.

"There are a number of reasons that make the Military Diet so effective. First of all, it's low in calories meaning it'll lead to a calorie (energy) deficit in your body. To make up for it, your body will have to use stored fat as fuel. In other words, you'll lose weight," explained Dan Parker

That is not the only reason why the diet has achieved so much success. According to Dan Parker, the diet involves intermittent fasting, which is extremely beneficial for weight loss. Dan Parker explained, "Fasting increases insulin sensitivity, which means the nutrients you ingest go into your muscle and liver cells rather than your fat cells."

Those that have tried to diet before will know that in order to achieve success their metabolic rate needs to increase in order to burn calories. The Military diet plan uses high protein foods, high fiber foods, and foods rich in calcium. These foods help the body to burn fat.

Since being launched, it has become one of the most used diets with brides-to-be using it to look great on their wedding day, and those looking to get slimmer for their holiday. The diet is not just for women; it is also being used by men who want to look good without starving themselves to lose weight.

To learn more about the Military Diet and why it has become one of the most talked about diets in the world, and to see how it works, please visit https://militarydiet.co/

About Dan Parker Dan is a nutritionist and health enthusiast with over eight years of experience in the field. He has written countless studies and articles on how to eat better and improve health through proper nutrition.

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This Company Raised $27 Million for a Weight Loss Balloon You Can Swallow in a Pill – Fortune

Posted: July 11, 2017 at 8:48 pm

Beyond diet and exercise, Americans who need to lose significant weightwhether to guard against diabetes, heart disease, or other obesity-related illnesses don't have a lot of ideal options. Bariatric surgery is invasive, risky, and expensive. Certain medications carry the chance of harmful side effects. But what if you could take a pill that provides an entirely different kind of avenue for weight loss?

That's what Allurion Technologies has set out to do with its Elipse Balloon device. And the company just raised $27 million to support its flagship productan inflatable gastric balloon that you can take in a pill, no surgery required. According to the company, clinical studies in Europe have shown that people treated with Elipse lost an average of 33 pounds.

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The Series C funding round was led by Romulus Capital and joined by other investors such as Cogepa Investments and Innovation Development Oman. Allurion wants to use the money to both scale manufacturing and set up clinical trials in the U.S. that could eventually make the product available in America.

"At Allurion, one of our goals is to disrupt the weight loss industry with products that are more effective than dieting but also affordable and scalable," said Allurion co-founder Dr. Shantanu Gaur in a statement. "Our initial success with the Elipse Balloon validates this approach, and this funding will assist us in serving the millions of people around the world who are struggling to lose weight."

The technology itself is pretty simple. You take a pill that contains the inflatable balloon; in the stomach, it's filled up with a liquid via a detachable catheter. It stays swollen within the stomach for about four months, after which it simply opens up, deflates, and then passes through the body the good old-fashioned way.

Not only does this system eliminate the need for surgery or anesthesia or other invasive proceduresit's much cheaper than the alternatives. "We wanted to make weight loss affordable, since insurance usually won't cover a non-permanent weight loss method," Gaur told Fortune earlier this year.

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