Weight Loss" Foods That Don't Work

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1. Diet Yogurt

Calorie-conscious consumers often reach for diet yogurt.

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Diet Yogurt

In principle, it makes sense because diet yogurts often have fewer calories, fat grams, and sugar than their non-diet counterparts. 

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2. Green Tea

Many people swear by green tea as a weight loss magical drink. 

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Green Tea

Although there are health benefits, studies reveal that weight loss is likely to be very little.

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3. Rice Cakes

Low-calorie rice cakes make a great snack. However, they contain essentially no useful nutrients.

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Rice Cakes

The lack of nutritional content in a low-calorie dish makes it unsatisfying to eat.

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4. Diet Soda

Changing from regular to diet soda could seem like a smart idea if you drink a lot of soda.

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5. Low-Calorie Ice Cream

There are a number of ice cream companies that claim to be "healthy" because they have less calories or less sugar.

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6. Veggie Chips

Including the term "veggie" in a product's name makes it seem more wholesome.

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7. Skim Milk

Many people believe that fat-free skim milk is preferable than whole milk because of its lower fat content.

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