Weight Loss Secret You Should Know About

Have you ever wondered what secret French women had when it came to maintaining those beautiful bodies and not getting fat? Ever wondered what their weight loss secret was? Yogurt - yup it's that simple. Yogurt doesn't just taste good, it isn't just easy to take with you, it's been directly associated with weight loss too.

The health benefits of yogurt aren't new. We've known for many years that yogurt is certainly a healthy food. But in the Mediterranean and French diets yogurt is actually a staple food and it seem it's their secret to weight control.

Yogurt burns fat and promotes weight loss. But here in America our love of yogurt eating was worth almost $3 billion dollars last year. I mean with all those great choices - fat free, sugar free, fruit flavors, even candy favors, drink it, squeeze it, eat it, blend it, choose high in fiber, or probiotic yogurts - okay I'm sure you get picture. It's no wonder we love it so much.

Yogurt is the perfect food for managing hunger, and it contains protein, carbs, and fat which is what you need in each meal. French women eat on average two yogurts a day, one for breakfast, and one in the evening to help balance their calories.

A study done by the International Journal of Obesity looked at adults who reduce their caloric intake by 500 calories a day and who ate yogurt 3 times a day. It found that they significantly lost fat while maintaining muscle. This was especially true of their belly fat. This group lost 22% more weight, 81% more stomach fat, and 61% more fat overall.

But all yogurt isn't created equal. Don't just shop by the large print. Read the labels and watch for lower fat, and calories per serving. Also organic yogurts have the highest live cultures so they are your best bet. That's where you'll see the weight loss benefits. Plus you can enjoy the overall health benefits which include a healthier immune system.

Not a big yogurt fan? That's okay because there are ways you can add yogurt to your diet. Add fresh fruit to your yogurt or a little bit of honey. Serve it on fruit, cereal, or pancakes. Blend it with ice and fruit to make a smoothie. Make frozen yogurt sticks, or serve as dessert. Yogurt is great for those with a sweet tooth. Be creative! You can even make your own yogurt.

French women have been the envy of our western world for decades. After all how could they possibly keep those beautiful bodies even after having children. Well now the weight loss secret is out. In fact, yogurt could be the best kept secret of the century. Now you know. Now you too can begin to enjoy the benefits of yogurt.

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