{"id":2113,"date":"2013-04-17T21:39:01","date_gmt":"2013-04-18T04:39:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/?p=2113"},"modified":"2021-12-08T16:41:50","modified_gmt":"2021-12-09T00:41:50","slug":"candy-for-weight-loss-its-possible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliteweight.com\/blog\/candy-for-weight-loss-its-possible\/","title":{"rendered":"Candy for Weight Loss? It\u2019s Possible!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Candy. Is it the forbidden fructose or a weight loss tool? The answer may surprise you.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to a study by a nonprofit organization dedicated to researching food and the body, people who eat candy actually have a lower Body Mass Index (BMI) than people who steer clear of the sugary stuff.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pretty sweet, isn't it?<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

But before you hop in the car and head to the grocery store to raid the candy section, there are three things you need to know.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Why it works<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

\"Candy<\/a>You’re probably thinking that eating candy to lose weight goes against everything you’ve ever read in a magazine or seen on Oprah.<\/span><\/p>\n

And you’re probably right. There’s not a doctor in the Land of Oz who would prescribe candy as a weight-loss supplement.<\/span><\/p>\n

But what if it’s not viewed as a supplement? What if, instead, candy is seen as an easy way to fend off cravings, a little emotional lift in the midst of dieting or a reward? What if, instead of turning to a brownie or ice cream drizzled in fudge when you’re craving sweets or feeling stressed or celebrating a great day at the office, you ate a low calorie candy bar?<\/span><\/p>\n

That, the researchers suspect, is how the people with the lower BMIs use candy as a weight loss\/management tool.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Eating<\/a>Not every candy qualifies as a weight-loss tool<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Some candies are better for you than others—remember when researchers discovered that dark chocolate was good for your heart\/brain\/blood sugar? It was big, big news.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Well since then, the “healthier” candy selection has grown by leaps and bounds. Organic gummy worms are made without high-fructose corn syrup are a healthier alternative. Chocolate pieces made with natural peanut butter provide muscle-building protein. And certain kinds of jelly beans can actually provide a day’s worth of Vitamin C.<\/span><\/p>\n

Moderation is still the key<\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

As with anything—whether it’s “good” or “bad” for you—moderation is the key. If you’re planning to mix healthier candy into your diet as a weight loss tool, don’t overdo it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Try to limit yourself to one serving one time a day.  <\/span><\/p>\n

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