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Discover How Citrus Supplements Helped a Woman Drop 90 Pounds and Maintain Her Weight

The fruit is packed with antioxidants proven to burn fat and reshape the body

People make a lot of wishes, hoping for a “magic pill” when it comes to weight loss. Many women have even started taking actual pills like Contrave or shots like Ozempic. But prescriptions can be expensive and may pose some health risks. So it’s encouraging to learn that there are all-natural supplements that are helping people achieve their ultimate weight-loss goals. Case in point: A citrus-based fruit supplement helped Cathy Ayala drop 90 pounds. Keep reading to learn about her amazing citrus supplement weight loss story, and how you can enjoy your own success too!

How citrus speeds weight loss

Citrus is a boon for any diet. Here’s why: Research shows citrus-based antioxidants help to burn fat and change our body composition. In addition to the antioxidants, citrus fruit is also rich in vitamin C, which is known to boost immunity and support the body’s stress response system. “Vitamin C is a small but important player for the adrenal glands,” says Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, author of 12 books including You Can Heal from Long Covid

Citrus also contains fiber (from the fruit’s pulp and pith), which is known to nourish the gut and improve digestion. “Citrus fruits lower inflammation and reduce flares of autoimmune disease,” adds William Li, MD, author of Eat to Beat Your Diet. Look for the good stuff in everyday grocery items like oranges, tangerines, grapefruit, lemons and limes.

In short: “What you eat can lower inflammation, boost immune defense, and shrink fat tissue, leading to weight loss,” says Dr. Li. And if you’re not a fan of the fruit, you can get the perks via a supplement, just like Cathy did. Read on for her amazing citrus success story…

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Cathy’s citrus weight loss success: “I dropped 4 pant sizes!”

While on vacation in New Orleans, Cathy Ayala, 53, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, suffered in silence. She was in pain—her feet, ankles and legs swollen with edema—from all the walking, but she didn’t want to call any attention to her weight (or limitations), so she didn’t speak up. As she struggled to keep up with her group, she knew, Something has to change.

After that trip, a friend told Cathy about an all-natural, citrus-extract product that helps with metabolism and weight loss. It was called Mediterranean Fat Burner, created by health guru Naomi Whittel, author of Glow15. Cathy learned that the product contained a study-proven, optimal blend of compounds from oranges and grapefruit needed for weight loss.

Cathy recalls, “I didn’t really have any expectations because nothing ever worked for me.” Still, Cathy decided to give the supplement a try, pairing it with low-carb eating and some light exercise. She took one 450-mg capsule twice daily. 

Cathy lost 90 pounds overall with a citrus supplement

Once she started taking the supplement, Cathy quickly noticed she had more sustained energy throughout the day. She didn’t need a nap. And then there was the weight loss!  “I started getting compliments from people,” she says. “And I was pleased to see the weight coming off, particularly in my belly region as well as my hips and thighs.” She dropped 12 pounds that first month. Her pant size dropped from 16 to 8.

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Now Cathy is committed to maintaining her weight with the combination of this product, plus healthy meals and movement. She says, “This transformation has given me more confidence and more drive to live the healthier lifestyle that I’ve been wanting!”

5 ways to sneak citrus into your meals

Not interested in taking a supplement? Try these all-natural, food-based tricks with your meals and snacks:

• In the morning: Squeeze lemon into drinks

Citrus is ideal in a morning glass of water, but the fruit’s compounds are enhanced by caffeine so consider adding it to tea. Strive for 75 mg of vitamin C daily, the amount in 1 orange or 2 lemons.

• At lunchtime: Add clementines to salad

Toss some clementine wedges into a green salad. They contain naringin, which can stimulate thermogenesis, elevating your metabolism.

• At snack time: Reach for Valencia oranges

Every variety of orange offers health benefits, but Dr. Li explains, “The Valencia orange contains the highest levels of hesperidin,” a fat-fighting compound shown to help people slim while building muscle. This variety also holds the most vitamin C. They are available at various grocery stores from March until October.

• For dinner: Season with lemon slices

Try adding fresh citrus to salmon steaks or other savory meals. Many dieters have found they can cut back on sodium when they add natural flavor to their dishes with citrus.

• In the evening: Grate orange zest over desserts

The zest of citrus fruit contains an oil compound called D-limonene, believed to have anti-inflammatory and cancer-protecting properties. Sprinkle it on ice cream, cookies and cakes.

This content is not a substitute for professional medical advice or diagnosis. Always consult your physician before pursuing any treatment plan.

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