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A traditional appetite suppressant recently touted by TVs Dr. Oz is changing the way Americans lose weight, and the popular ingredient could soon find its way into Neutra Corp.s (OTCBB:NTRR.OB - News) new Pure Plus Weight-Loss supplement.

Dr. Oz called African Mango a miracle in your medicine cabinet while introducing it on his show, causing a surge of new interest in the traditional weight-loss remedy. African Mango seed is harvested in West Africa, where locals have used the natural extracts to promote many health benefits.

The results of a double-blind, placebo-controlled research project on the effects of extract of African Mango was carried out in 2009 and later published in the international scientific journal, Lipids in Health and Disease. The study found that the extract Irvingia Gabonensis naturally acts as a very strong appetite suppressant by influencing the way the brain works.

Irvingia Gabonensis increases the bodys production of Adiponectin, which improves sensitivity to insulin and enables the body to burn more fat. With Dr. Oz touting the miraculous ingredient on his show, interest in this hot new weight-loss remedy has exploded. Adding African Mango to the Pure Plus Weight Loss supplement and enhancing its properties with our unique bio-energy infusion could prove to be a major boost to NTRR in differentiating its product from the competition once it hits store shelves.

Pure Plus products are formulated using a unique Bio-Energy infusion process that turbocharges select ingredients on the sub-atomic level, increasing the potency of their effects. In evaluating the benefits of adding African Mango extract to its formula, NTRR plans to test the potential fat-burning boost delivered by Bio-Energy infusion of the ingredient.

Neutra Corp. is developing Pure Plus Weight Loss and other new products to compete in the fast-growing nutraceuticals industry alongside Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF),Vitamin Shoppe (NYSE:VSI),Nutraceutical International Corp.(NASDAQ:NUTR) andSchiff Nutrition International Inc. (NYSE:WNI).

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"Good Morning America" is teaming up with Reader's Digest on a special series, "13 Things Experts Won't Tell You." This month, Reader's Digest unveils the secrets to weight loss, as outlined in the new book, "The Digest Diet," a new, healthy-living plan that lists foods, exercises, and lifestyle tips that help you release fat fast.

1. You have to eat fat to beat fat.

While too much of the wrong fat (certain saturated fats in highly processed meats and trans fat found in some cookies and crackers) is bad for your health and waistline, a diet rich in the right fat -- good unsaturated fats -- can help both.

Good fats, like monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) in olive oil, nuts, and avocados have proven to be powerful reducers of belly fat. Other sources of good fat are the polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs); found in fish and its oil, and in many nuts and seeds, PUFAs help release fat, too. A Dutch study found that consumption of PUFAs lead to a higher resting metabolic rate (the calories used just to live), as well as a greater DIT, or diet-induced calorie burn. PUFAs are also burned faster than saturated fats in the body.

What's more, fats help you feel fullthey have 9 calories per gram compared to 4 for protein or carbs. So a small nibble of something yummy, like a handful of nuts or some peanut butter on whole wheat crackers, can help you feel full for hours.

2. A daily dose of chocolate can trim your waistline.

If you're like us, you welcome any new excuse to add more chocolate into your life. To release fat, here's the trick: Go heavy on the cocoa and light on sugar. Cocoa contains more antioxidants than most foods and is good for so many things, including -- when consumed in moderation -- weight loss.

In a June 2011 study from the Journal of Nutrition, researchers looked at the effect that antioxidants found in cocoa had on obese diabetic mice. (Since a diabetic's lifespan is, on average, seven years shorter, they were looking for any antiaging promise that increasing dietary intake of this flavonoid might give.) Their findings: The mice lived longer. The cocoa reduced degeneration of their aortic arteries, and it blunted fat deposition.

To add more cocoa into your diet, buy unsweetened cocoa and add it to shakes, coffee, and other recipes.

3. Dairy promotes weight loss.

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02-03-2012 01:43 This video covers general tips I have come up with based on my weight loss. The tips are as followed: 1. There are no magic pills 2. Recognize your addiction 3. Do your best every day 4. Know your motivation 5. Be accountable 6. Start small 7. You can use low cost resources 8. Don't get discouraged and undo your weight loss 9. Be patient and persistent Before taking anyone's weight loss advice always consult a doctor Weight loss points song: Presenterator Artist: Kevin Macleod Intro and Exitro song: Spazzmatica Polka Artist: Kevin Macleod

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SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) Trying to loose weight? It can be tough and overwhelming, but following five guidelines you can succeed at your weight loss.

Eat less and exercise more. We know the formula for weight loss. If you arent getting skinny, whats the problem?

Its more than what you do at the gym, you need a plan! Here are the five tips from Health.com.

1) Be very specific on what you will and what you will not eat.

2) Create an ok to eat plan: The best way to guarantee you make the right choices is if you create an if then plan. Studies suggest that coming up with back up plans make you three times more likely to reach your diet goals.

3) Track your success: to stay clear about that gap between where you want to go and where you are now, monitor your progress.

4) Be a realistic optimist. Losing weight isnt easy. Believing you will succeed is key, but believing you will succeed easily is a recipe for failure.

5) Strengthen your will power. The capacity of self-control is like a muscle. It varies in strength from person to person and moment to moment. Keep working at it. It will get easier.

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Fasting as a healthy practice has been gaining attention lately, with some studies suggesting that short-term calorie restriction can be safe for healthy people and even beneficial for certain conditions. But researchers offer cautionary notes to anyone considering it.

Intermittent fasting is not meant as a quick weight-loss plan. Most people compensate at least partially for the food they skip, and quickly regain any weight lost.

More is not better. A little fasting may be good, but a lot is not. Restricting calories too severely can be dangerous.

Any dietary changes should be made gradually. Cut out one meal at a time, and eat a small handful of nuts if you are having trouble adjusting to a fast.

Drink lots of fluids, such as water or green tea, when cutting back on food. The health risks of short-term fasting come largely from dehydration.

Consult your doctor before trying any dietary changes, particularly during cancer or other medical treatments.

Dont drive while fasting. Low blood pressure is a common side effect of fasting, and can drop so low that there is a risk for passing out.

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DEAR DOCTOR K: My 15-year-old daughter wants to go on a diet. How can I make sure she stays healthy while losing weight?

DEAR READER: My first question is whether your daughter really needs to go on a diet. Before your teen starts any weight-loss program, talk with her pediatrician, who can help determine an ideal weight for your teen and give her guidance about dieting. Many people (teens and adults) view themselves as overweight when, by medical standards, they are not. They will not get any health benefits from losing weight.

If your pediatrician determines that your daughter does need to lose weight, remember that it matters how she does it. As nearly everyone knows, you lose weight by burning off more calories by your physical and mental activity than the calories you consume in your diet.

But what many people don't know is that reduced-calorie diets are not necessarily healthy just because they have fewer calories.

Let your teen know that weight management is about long-term success. People who lose weight quickly by crash dieting almost always gain the weight back. The best weight-loss strategy is one that your teen can maintain for a lifetime.

Here are some simple guidelines to help you and your daughter to get things started:

Eat a healthy breakfast every day. People who eat breakfast actually eat fewer calories during the day.

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