Are you looking for a product to help achieving your goal of a lean and fit body? Look no further. Lucky Vitamin is happy to announce the two latest additions to our diet and weight loss selection: the new Raspberry Ketone Boost Liquid and the Green Coffee Lean with Raspberry Ketone, both products made by Gold Star Nutrition.

Raspberry ketone has been one of the most popular ingredients in our diet and weight loss section for years. This revolutionary metabolism booster was featured on The Doctor Oz show in his “Fat Busting Metabolism Boosters” segment, and since then, many people have accomplished excellent weight loss results.

A potent fat burner, Raspberry Ketone is a natural phenolic compound found in red raspberries. Raspberry ketone increases the secretion of adiponectin, a protein hormone which modulates a number of metabolic processes, including glucose regulation and fatty acid catabolism. Simply talking, it works by slicing the fat up inside the cell, making it easier to be burned. Researchers concluded that Raspberry Ketone holds great promise as a fat-burning, health improving herbal supplement, a revolutionary metabolism booster to help with fat loss.

Now, the latest product, the Raspberry Ketone Boost Liquid, goes a step beyond other raspberry ketone products by adding other well-known fat loss agents such as African Mango, green tea, apple cider vinegar, kelp, and grapefruit powder. These added ingredients work synergistically to create a po­tent dietary supplement. You can achieve your weight loss goals by combining the use of Raspberry Ketone Boost Liquid with regular exercise and a well-balanced nutritional plan.

In business since 1995, Gold Star Nutrition offers top quality, scientifically formulated supplements to help you accomplish your weight loss goals.

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There are many studies out there that show the positive outcomes of a long term Vegan Diet. Veganism is a type of vegetarian diet that excludes meats, eggs, dairy and all other animal-derived ingredients. Most vegans also avoid the use of all products tested on animals, as well as animal-derived non-food products, such as leather, fur and wool. Vegan diets tend to contain less saturated fat and cholesterol and more dietary fiber. Their diet consists of mainly fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds. Vegans tend to be thinner, have lower serum cholesterol, and lower blood pressure, reducing their risk of heart disease. In one study published by The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers found that plasma total and LDL cholesterol were 32% and 44% lower among vegans than among omnivores.

The vegan diet often contains higher levels of protective nutrients and phytochemicals (chemicals found naturally in plants like antioxidants) shown to protect against several chronic diseases. Chronic disease such as Type 2 Diabetes can be significantly improved with dietary changes. Vegan diets are associated with weight loss, increased insulin sensitivity, and improved cardiovascular health. In a study where people were put on either a vegan diet or conventional diabetes diet, both diets were associated with sustained reductions in weight and plasma lipid concentrations. However, in an analysis controlling for medication changes, a low-fat vegan diet appeared to improve glycemia and plasma lipids more than the conventional diabetes diet.

Eliminating all animal products from the diet does increase the risk of certain nutritional deficiencies. Micronutrients of special concern for the vegan include Vitamins B12 and Vitamin-D, Calcium, and Omega-3 Fatty Acids – all of which can be found at LuckyVitamin.com. Because being vegan is a way of life, LuckyVitamin is proud to carry a wide variety of products to help support the vegan lifestyle. Come shop our vegan protein powders, Omega-3′s, chips, and multiple vitamins. LuckyVitamin also offers a full line of vegan personal care products such as bar soaps, hair coloring, shampoos and more. Better yet, shop our vegetarian sale and save up to 55% off vegetarian health foods, skin care and supplements (vegan sale items may be found here)!

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A well-balanced breakfast can be the secret to a successful diet. A new study confirms that eating early in the day might help dieters to lose weight. The study published in the International Journal of Obesity reports that dieters who ate their main meal before 3 p.m. lost significantly more weight than those who ate later in the day.

The study included 420 overweight and obese volunteers who participated in a 20-week weight-loss program in Spain. Their average age was 42. Half were men, half women. Their midday meal constituted about 40 percent of their diet of roughly 1,400 calories a day, on average. In comparison, the average non-dieting American eats about 2,700 calories a day, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Researchers at the University of Murcia in Spain and Tufts University in Boston concluded that, on average, the early eaters in the study lost 22 pounds, compared with the late eaters who lost 17 pounds. Both the early eaters and late eaters had similar levels of physical activity and got similar amounts of sleep.

“The study suggests that it’s not just what we eat but when we eat is important,” says study author Frank Scheer, who directs the Medical Chronobiology Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.

Although this study suggest that timing of eating can have a powerful influence on weight regulation and metabolism, what you’re eating should always be the main focus of any diet.

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Walden Farms products have been recently added to our selection of health foods at Lucky Vitamin.com. This unique brand of healthy specialty foods creates and develops products to help people achieve a healthier lifestyle without giving up great taste.

Since 1972, Walden Farms has been a leader in the healthy foods category, with three generations maintaining the highest possible quality standards while creating innovative lifestyle choices. Walden Farms was among the first to bring delicious tasting reduced calorie and reduced fat salad dressings to healthy eaters more than 36 years ago. Since then, Walden Farms’ mission has been to develop healthy specialty foods, helping people control calories, fat, carbohydrates, gluten and sugars, “The Walden Way.”

Today, culinary and nutritional experts in the Walden Farms kitchens have accomplished a remarkable achievement, developing the world’s only family of calorie free specialties. Walden Farms products are delicious and contain no fat, carbohydrates gluten or sugars of any kind, and no artificial flavorings or colorings. Walden Farms irresistibly sweet calorie free specialties are prepared with real fruit extracts, concentrated natural flavors, rich cocoa and other natural ingredients, all sweetened with Splenda. All savory specialties are made with hundreds of freshly ground herbs and spices, and the finest aged imported and domestic vinegars. All products are also gluten free.

Many Walden Farms customers have reported significant weight loss after switching to the calorie free specialties. With Walden Farms products, it’s easy to save 330 calories a day, that’s 10,000 calories a month, which adds up to a weight loss of 34 pounds a year.

In addition, Walden Farms Calorie Free specialties contain no sugar or carbohydrates, making them an ideal food choice for those managing Type II diabetes, helping people lose weight and reduce their glucose levels.

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Lucky Vitamin is happy to present a superior line of products that can help you achieve your weight-loss goals: Slimful.

Slimful is the perfect way to help you get down to a healthy weight. It’s no secret that when you eat less food, especially at dinner, you can reduce your weight. Slimful chews can help you naturally as one delicious, 90-calorie, Slimful with 8 ounces of water satisfies your stomach for hours, which tells your brain it’s full.  When you feel full it’s easier to eat less, and eating less can lead to a slimmer, trimmer you.

Slimful is also the perfect product to avoid over eating and over serving. These delicious chews are a great addition to your diet and can be perfect for “between meals” snacks, desserts, or late night snacks. With hunger out of the way you can eat less, and when you can eat less, you can lose weight easier.

Slimful works in a very simple way. Eat one tasty chew and immediately drink a glass of water. The special dietary fiber in Slimful absorbs the water and expands, comfortably filling your stomach and satisfying your hunger for hours making it a perfect addition to your weight loss program. Perhaps the best time to enjoy the benefits of Slimful is before dinner. That’s when you tend to eat the most calories, but need them the least.  Limit three Slimful chews per day at least four hours apart.

Slimful is simple. No calorie counting. No specially prepared meals. No drugs. No surgery. It helps you lose weight the simplest, surest way there is: eat less. Slimful is available in four delicious flavors: orange tangerine, very berry, honey bliss, and cocoa brownie.

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What Is MCT? MCT simply stands for medium chain triglycerides, as opposed to long chain triglycerides (LCT), which are found in most foods. MCT is comprised of primarily caprylic and capric fatty acids, and is a light-yellow, odorless, translucent liquid at room temperature. MCT oil occurs naturally in coconut oil and other foods. Supplementation with MCT oil began as a fat source to help treat diseases such as cystic fibrosis, obesity, and fat malabsorption. It has also been used to add calories to infant, and certain other formulas. Recently, athletes, bodybuilders, and diet gurus have jumped on the MCT bandwagon, embracing its fat burning and energy sustaining powers. So why are so many claiming this oil is the fuel needed to help burn unwanted body fat?

According to Dr. Laurie Cullen at the Women’s Institute, when MCTs are absorbed into the blood stream, they bypass the digestion process that longer chain fats go through. MCT’s provide quick energy for the body and are thus less likely to be stored in the fat cells. Further, Dr. Cullen says that when a meal includes medium chain triglycerides, there is a significant increase in the number of calories burned (thermogenic effect). When more calories are used, fewer are stored as fat, which helps to reduce body fat levels.

Many ketogenic diet and MCT oil spokespeople say that MCT’s energy sustaining powers can be explained as follows: when MCT oil is metabolized in the body, it behaves more like a carbohydrate than a fat. Remember that the fuel of preference for the body is carbohydrate. Unlike other fats, MCT oil does not go through the lymphatic system. Instead, it is transported directly to the liver where it is metabolized so it releases energy like a carbohydrate and creates lots of ketones (which can be used for fuel) in the process.

Cliff Sheats, author of the best selling diet book Lean Bodies, unlocks the mystery behind the calorie combustion properties of MCT oil by explaining how fats are metabolized in the body. According to Sheats, conventional dietary fats found in foods (LCTs), are about 16-22 carbon atoms in length. This is the same type of fat stored on your body. MCTs are only 6-12 carbon atoms long. This difference in molecular structure is the reason why MCT oil behaves differently in the body than do conventional fats.

Sheats breaks it down even further explaining since our bodies are 70% water (fat is not very soluble in water), your body has to go through an elaborate digestive process in order to absorb and metabolize fats. The gall bladder produces bile to help dissolve the LCTs generating little fat droplets called micelles. Cells in the intestines make protein carrier molecules to help transport the triglycerides. These fat-protein complexes are called chylomicrons and are released from the intestines into the lymphatic system. The chylomicrons eventually reach the bloodstream through the thoracic duct. Once in the bloodstream, the fats are circulated throughout the body. Insulin causes fat cells (adipocytes) to absorb the fat molecules and store them as body fat.

MCT has a smaller molecular structure and is more soluble in water. Therefore, it is easier for your body to absorb and does not require this complicated digestive process. Whereas conventional fats are prone to being stored as body fat, MCT is transported directly from the small intestine to the liver by the portal vein. In the liver, some of the MCTs are turned into ketone bodies, which the muscles can use for energy. Some MCT’s are used for thermogenesis, and a portion is converted to ATP, the energy currency of the cell. MCT, therefore is processed in the liver, so there is little left to be stored as fat.

In summary, excess calories from any food can be stored as fat, but some foods convert and store more easily than others. Conventional dietary fat (LCTs), on the other hand, have the same chemical structure as body fat, which is why excess calories from conventional fats are very prone to being stored. Since MCT oil is processed by the liver, it is immediately burned to produce energy. For this reason, it is believed that MCT’s have very little tendency to contribute to body fat stores. Thus it is a good way to provide fats in the diet which can be used to support activity or growth without contributing to stored body fat.

Check out this video on YouTube for more on MCT’s:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRPNe21yMZo&feature=youtube_gdata_player

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If you are looking for a substitute for regular dairy milk, almond milk may be your best alternative. A fortified beverage made from ground almonds, almond milk offers several health benefits and is a nutritious option for those suffering from lactose intolerance.

Almond milk contains more nutrients than other dairy milk alternatives. Lower in calories and fat than regular cow’s milk, almond milk is nutrient-fortified, high in vitamins, such as vitamin A, E and D. One cup of plain almond milk meets 10% of the recommended daily value for vitamin A, 25% for vitamin D and 50% for vitamin E.

In addition, almond milk is rich in bone-building calcium containing 30% of the recommended daily value. People who cannot tolerate dairy products often have calcium deficiency but consuming almond milk regularly ensures adequate calcium intake.

Almond milk products are often available plain but vanilla or chocolate flavors are sometimes added. Almond milk can also be made at home by combining ground almonds with water in a blender, with flavoring and sweeteners added as desired.

Almond milk is great for weight management as its plain form contains only 60 calories per each 8oz serving size, about 15 calories less than the same amount of skim milk. It is low in protein, providing only 1 to 2 g per cup, has zero saturated fat and only 8 g of carbohydrates. Almond milk contains only 5 mg of sodium per serving and no cholesterol, decreasing your chances of gaining bad cholesterol levels, while increasing the good cholesterol levels. Almond milk also contains 150 mg of potassium in every serving, which can help to promote healthy blood pressure. Almond milk is also blood sugar friendly, can improve skin and eye health, and provide more muscle power.

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If you’re interested in buying a CLA supplement, you’ll be happy to know that conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) has been linked to more than just weight loss. Studies have also shown that CLA may also help boost immunity through proven antioxidant properties, and benefit athletes, by increasing lean muscle mass and metabolic rate.

But now that the determination of New Year’s resolutions may have begun to fade, and old habits begin to slowly slip back in, let’s take a closer look at how CLA may be able to support your weight loss goals.

According to Michael W. Pariza, a leading researcher on CLA with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, “It doesn’t make a big fat cell get little. What it rather does is keep a little fat cell from getting big.”  CLA achieves this reaction by enhancing insulin sensitivity so that fatty acids and glucose can pass through muscle cell membranes and away from fat tissue[2]. With this information, some doctors have concluded that CLA may be best when used as a post-diet supplement.

Pariza’s research further showed that when dieters stopped dieting and gained weight back, those that supplemented with CLA “were more likely to gain muscle and not fat.[3]”

In addition to keeping fat cells little, studies have also concluded that regular CLA supplementation can increase feelings of fullness[4], boost fat-burning energy while sleeping at night[5], and reduce abdominal obesity and body fat mass in overweight and moderately obese people.

If you would like to begin supplementing with CLA, LuckyVitamin.com has an excellent selection to choose from. As always, it’s always important to check with your doctor before supplementing with a new product.

[1]Cesano A, Visonneau S, Scimeca JA, et al. Opposite effects of linoleic acid and conjugated linoleic acid on human prostatic cancer in SCID mice. Anticancer Res 1998;18:1429-34.
[2]Conjugated linoleic acid and atherosclerosis in rabbits Lee K.N.; Kritchevsky D.; Pariza M.W. Food Research Institute, Dept. Food Microbiology/Toxicology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1925 Willow Drive, Madison, WI 53706 USA Atherosclerosis (Ireland), 1994, 108/1 (19-25).
[3]Lawson, RE, Moss, AR & Givens, DI (2001) The role of dairy products in supplying conjugated linoleic acid to man’s diet: a review. Nutrition Research Reviews 14, 153-172.
[4]European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, October 2003
[5]American Society for Nutrition, September 2007

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The controversial ban of large size sodas in the city of New York may have not reduced the consumption of soda but it might have started an endless discussion. The new law may have had other reasons behind its original ideas and its efficiency, limiting sale of sugary drinks to 16 ounces, isn’t great as people can always buy two medium sodas. However, if all that discussion didn’t stop you from drinking sugary drinks, a recent study reveals that drinking soda increases the risk of stroke. The report published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that soft drink intake is associated with higher risk of ischemic stroke, which occurs when a blood clot blocks a blood vessel which supplies blood to the brain.

Drinking soda has no health benefits and it can chronically elevate insulin. Within 20 minutes of consuming a soda, blood sugar spikes and the body releases a burst of insulin which turns the sugar into fat. In fact, drinking just two bottles of soda every day can add up to an additional pound of unwanted body fat each week. Not only that, but drinking a soda every day increases the risk of developing diabetes by 85%, plus it increases the risk of developing heart disease and other chronic conditions including arthritis due to subsequent insulin resistance. If that’s not enough, studies have shown that sugary drinks promote tooth decay, obesity, and weak bones as well.

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If you have been able to keep up with your resolution for a healthier, more active lifestyle, Congratulations! If you have not, don’t give up just yet, a restart is always an option. After a couple weeks, it’s quite common to feel tired or sore as your body may start feeling the effects of a new routine of exercises but you should try to make adjustments to keep your healthy life running.

Many people struggle to find the perfect balance between eating less (for weight loss) and having enough energy to exercise on a regular basis. So, if you feel the need for an extra boost, energy supplements can be the perfect addition to your diet.

Most energy supplements are simply a blend of vitamins with a few other herbal ingredients added to increase your metabolism naturally. Vitamin B is one of the most important elements to increase energy and when you increase your physical activity, you are also increasing the daily vitamin needs. If that’s your case, B-Complex supplements can be very helpful.

Guaraná supplements can be an excellent energy booster option as well. The native amazon fruit has the ability to spark energy with no side effects. One seed of guaraná contains five times more caffeine than an average coffee bean. Many energy drinks include guaraná in their formulas, not just because of its potent energy levels but also for its delicious taste.

Other natural supplements may help increasing energy levels including green tea, ginseng, rhodiola, eleuthero, and yerba mate. The majority of herbal energy booster supplements hold a generally recognized as safe  status but make sure to check caffeine levels as tolerance to caffeine varies from person to person.

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Many workouts could complete the sentence. There isn’t just a “best workout” or one best exercise. What you need to find out is which workout is the best for you, the activity which fits you best. An interesting chart created by the Medicine & Science in Sport and Exercise analyzes the specific number of calories burned per workout, in average, of one-hour duration. Of course, these numbers may vary based on a multitude of factors, including type of exercise, intensity level, and your individual type (age, weight, height, etc.).

Nevertheless, it’s quite interesting to look into these numbers as it can be quite helpful for your personal fitness program.

For example, rope jumping can burn as many calories as running at the average speed of 8 mph. A great alternative for the winter when it’s cold outside, rope jumping can be done indoors and at any time of the day. If you like winter sports, ice skating and cross-country skiing burn similar calories as high impact aerobics, creating a fun alternative for you. If you need a break from the treadmill, pick up a game of basketball or flag football. It can burn nearly the same amount of calories and it can be a very fun way to socialize, meet new people or seeing some old friends. Just don’t go too crazy on the calories count, many people find it easier to manage their fitness program just by “having an idea” of the calories burned instead of “counting every single one”.

Calories per Workout

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Decreasing the amount of sugar you consume is one of the best things you can do for your health. Despite one of the highest obesity rates in the world, a new report shows that Americans are technically consuming less sugar than they did about a decade earlier. According to a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the percentage of diets that is comprised of sugar dropped from 18 percent between 1999 and 2000 to 14.6 percent between 2007 and 2008.

The main reason for the decline, about two-thirds of this decrease, is due to people drinking fewer sugar-sweetened sodas. “We were surprised to see that there was a substantial reduction over the years,” study researcher Dr. Jean Welsh, of Emory University in Atlanta, told Reuters.

However, consuming less sugar doesn’t necessary mean a low average. The American Heart Association states that Americans consume the equivalent of 22 teaspoons of sugar a day, with teens consuming 34, when women should only be getting 6 teaspoons of sugar a day, while men should only be getting 9.

The easiest way to cut the sugar is eliminating, or at least reducing, the sugar-sweetened soft drink intake. Drinking sugary drinks has been linked not just to obesity but also to cavities, weakening of bones, and may increase risk of stroke and ischemic heart disease. If you really can’t stop drinking sodas, look for alternatives such as natural sodas with zero calories and zero sugar.

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“There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered.” ~Nelson Mandela

It’s a New Year! Time for celebrating and reflecting on the past, as well as looking forward to what the future may hold. Which, if you’re like me, can leave you quite overwhelmed in the present! New Year’s goals and resolutions bring out the best in so many people – we’re motivated and ready to tackle any challenge. But I know I can only stay motivated for so long. Setting huge goals just doesn’t work for me. I’m looking to get practical this year.

I heard a story once about making changes, two degrees at a time. If you feel miles from where you want to be, make a two degree change. Keep making them step by step, you’ll end up where you want to be.

This system of change can be applied to almost any resolution. Say you’d like to lose weight, or monitor portion control this year. My first step would be to admit that I can’t rely solely on willpower (mine wanes). Then I’d find something convenient and practical to help me. For example, a cereal scoop by Healthy Steps. I know breakfast is the most important meal of the day. What could be more convenient than keeping a scoop in the cereal box to help control my portions? Or a salad dressing lid to deliver the right serving for me – there’s something I wouldn’t have a clue as to how much a portion would be!  In fact, the whole line of Healthy Steps products are designed to help prepare healthy, properly portioned foods at home or work, in a quick and easy way.  A few of their more popular items include a healthy portion pasta basket and nut bowl, Juicer Pro and Total Tea Infuser. They’re actually quite affordable, and on sale now at LuckyVitamin.com as part of their limited time New Year’s Resolution sale.

What about you? What resolutions do you have, and how can you achieve them, step by step?

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Maybe you’ve seen them in the checkout line. They’re the small and attractive dropper bottles filled with flavor enhancers for your water. It’s a fantastic idea – we all know we need to drink more water. And if we can add flavor to it without the extra calories, I’m sold. I grabbed one thinking I’d give it a try. Then I read the ingredients. Aacesulfame potassium, Red 40, Blue 1, Polysorbate 60, Potassium sorbate … On second thought, I’d better pass.

I was disappointed. But not surprised. Then to my not-so-surprise I found a fantastic replacement on LuckyVitamin.com. Pure Inventions is a new and unique line makes a liquid water enhancer, but without all the extras. (Believe me, I read the ingredients.)

Pure Inventions Liquid Droppers contain:

• NO sugar
• NO caffeine
• NO gluten
• NO sodium
• NO calories
• NO artificial sweeteners
• NO artificial ingredients

In other words, their products are pure. Their delivery system contains 60 servings in a 2 oz. bottle, which is eco-friendly and convenient. Even the goal of Pure Inventions matched exactly what I was looking for: to achieve the wellness of the whole person in a way that is easy, convenient and simple to incorporate into a hectic lifestyle.

Did I really want to purchase a product manufactured by one of the major food corporations? No. That’s why I’m glad I found Pure Inventions on LuckyVitamin.com. Instead, I can support a company started by two Certified Clinical Nutritionists and Nutritional Consultants – by people who support a natural and healthy approach to diet and lifestyle. At the same time, I can provide my family with a healthy, pure alternative to artificial preservatives and harmful dyes.

With three product lines (green tea extracts, antioxidant fruit extracts, and pure antioxidant cocoa) and 14 flavors to choose from, my only problem now is deciding which to buy first!

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A new study published in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine shows that overeating in children may be linked to drug use. Researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital studied a group of 16,882 boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 15 who participated in the Growing Up Today Study. From 1996 to 2005, investigators sent out questionnaires every 12 to 24 months, asking if these children were overeating or binge eating, defined as eating an amount of food that is larger than most people would eat in the same time span under similar circumstances, and feeling a lack of control over eating during that time.

Clinicians examined the association between overeating (without loss of control) and binge eating (overeating with loss of control) and such health red flags as being overweight or obese, depression, binge drinking, and drug use. They found binge eating was more common in girls than boys – 2.3% to 3.1% of females and 0.3 % to 1% of males said they were binge eaters between the ages of 16 and 24.

“In summary, we found that binge eating, but not overeating, predicted the onset of overweight/obesity and worsening depressive symptoms,” noted lead author Kendrin Sonneville, a clinical nutrition specialist with Boston Children’s Hospital.

However, when it came to overeating, whether the children said they were in control or had lost control of their eating habits, doctors found a strong connection to the onset of marijuana and other drug use.

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