Cut Fatty-Food Cravings With Calcium and Vitamin D

According to studies, adding a calcium and vitamin D supplements on your diet helps lose weight. Researchers theorize that when your calcium intake is too low, your body may start craving foods rich in the mineral. Many of us do not know this but foods high in calcium are also high in fat and calories (imagine ice cream ans full-fat cheese).

"When you take vitamin D with calcium, your body absorbs more of the calcium, so a combo supplement is best."

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