HEALTH, FOOD, NUTRITION, and SUPPLEMENTS

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Bulgur Superpower: shrinks fat cells Bring on the carbs! Dieters who dined on whole grains lost more tummy fat than calorie cutters who ate refined grains, a study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition notes. Half a cup of cooked bulgur has more fiber (4 g) and fewer calories (76) than other grains.

How it works Fiber aids in keeping your body's insulin levels low—which researchers speculate may shrink fat cells, suggests a study from the University of Kuopio in Finland.