Tip Tuesday! 3 Compounds that Burn Belly Fat

by Dr. Axe

New research is revealing that the secret to weight loss may be more complex than “eat less, move more”. The key may be an enzyme called AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) that is found in Blueberries, Grapefruit, Green Tea and Cayenne Peppers.  AMPK’s helps your body utilize sugar which results in boosting your metabolism resulting in weight loss.

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Tip Tuesday! Pack a power lunch: 6 brown bag winners

By Melanie Polk, M.M.Sc., R.D., F.A.D.A.

Here's a powerful reason to take your lunch to work: You get to be head chef.

You decide what to pack. That means you can include foods you enjoy — while watching the calories, fat, salt and sugar. And, when your favorite flavors are packed with nutrients, you'll be energized to tackle the rest of your workday.

Another nice bonus: Brown-bagging may help you put away some extra cash. Let's say you save $2 a day by eating in. In a year, you could be more than $500 ahead. Ka-ching!

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