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10 Pieces of Nutrition Advice You Should Avoid

Dieting slows down your metabolism

1. Ignoring your hunger cues

2. Avoiding foods (creating a "bad" foods list)

3. Consuming low-fat/non-fat foods

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4. Consuming artificial sweeteners

5. Cutting out whole, real foods and replacing with bars, powders, shakes, and pills

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6. Suppressing your hunger

7. Restricting or depriving

8. Cutting out whole food groups

9. Only having to change your habits for a short period of time

10. Detoxing or Cleansing

Do you want to know more about why these are damaging to your health and metabolism.  Working with a degreed, licensed, and registered professional will help you work towards meeting your goals healthfully.

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