The weight loss market is a thriving industry; it was even valued at$192.2 billionin 2019.

In fact,90% of all Americanstry to lose weight at some point in their lives.

It appears nearly all of us are interested in or are striving for a thinner body and leaner physique.

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Eat These 8 Foods Every Day.

(Also, it comes at a fraction of the cost!)

Water is an integral part of major functions in our body and that includesmaintaining a healthy body weight.

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These drinks are zero calorie and do not contain added sweeteners nor sugar substitutes, further promoting weight control.

Common ingredients include chamomile, hibiscus, orange peel, and peppermint.

Herbal teas do not contain caffeine and can be a terrific adjunct in supporting lean body mass.

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However, coffee itself isn’t to blame.

Coffee beans contain no calories, sugar, nor fat per serving.

Instead, it’s the specialty drinks and abundant additions (sugar, cream, syrup, etc.)

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that pack in these unwanted nutrients.

However, it also includes components that we can manipulate, like diet and exercise.

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