Originally published August 17 2005
Spas show you how to lose weight
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
For many years, people have gone to spas to lose weight, but you can apply their principles and lose weight without having to travel.
Fitness magazine asked Canyon Ranch, America's top spa, to unlock the secrets of its foolproof weight-loss program.
Whenever you prepare a dish, take a few moments to add a garnish.
Appreciate the aromas, taste and texture of every bite.
All this slows down your eating, so you feel satisfied with less.
Even though a day at a spa is often packed with treatments and activities, there's always time to relax.
Since stress hormones trigger weight gain, controlling them helps keep your metabolism in prime fat-burning mode.
If there's one magic bullet when it comes to weight loss, it's fiber.
It fills you up, so you ultimately consume fewer calories.
Eat lots of fruits and vegetables and choose whole-grain breads, cereals and grains.
� Pump up the protein -- wisely.
It helps prevent cravings and enhances satiety.
Choose from beans, skinless poultry, fish, soy products and low-fat dairy or lean meats.
Don't be afraid to include small amounts of higher-calorie items like avocado, nuts and seeds in your daily menus.
Just a tablespoon of toasted nuts instantly upgrades a salad, and a sprinkling of diced avocado brings buttery richness to grilled seafood.
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