{"id":25162,"date":"2010-07-09T14:16:33","date_gmt":"2010-07-09T19:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=25162"},"modified":"2010-07-09T14:16:33","modified_gmt":"2010-07-09T19:16:33","slug":"weight-loss-news-in-review-week-of-july-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/07\/weight-loss-news-in-review-week-of-july-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Weight Loss News in Review &#8211; Week of July 4"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/07\/weight-loss-news-in-review-week-of-july-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-25183\" title=\"dark-chocolate-good-for-blood-pressure\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/dark-chocolate-good-for-blood-pressure1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a>Each week, DietsInReview.com will     recap the hottest   headlines in  weight loss,  <a title=\"healthy  diet\" href=\"..\/\" target=\"_self\">diet<\/a> and health news to keep you informed of news you   can really use.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"dark chocolate\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/07\/dark-chocolate-is-good-for-high-blood-pressure\/\" target=\"_self\">Dark Chocolate is Good for High Blood Pressure<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>How good can dark chocolate be for high blood pressure? The production of endothelial nitric oxide, which causes blood vessels to dilate, may also lower your blood pressure.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"The Biggest Loser\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/07\/50-biggest-losers-taking-on-san-francisco-triathlon\/\" target=\"_self\">50 Biggest Losers Taking on San Francisco Triathlon<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One side of the Biggest Loser that we never get to see is life after the contestants leave the ranch. This weekend, they\u2019re headed out to the San Francisco Triathlon at Treasure Island.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"fresh fruit and vegetables\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/07\/pick-yfruits-and-vegetables-right-from-the-farm\/\" target=\"_self\">Pick Fruits and Vegetables Right from the Farm<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a lot of great stuff about summertime. One of the best, and maybe the least known, is the availability of the Pick Your Own Farm, where you can choose your own farm-fresh produce.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"curves fitness\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/07\/curves-closes-thousands-of-locations\/\" target=\"_self\">Curves Closes Thousands of Locations<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Since 2026, Curves International Inc. has closed thousands of its franchise locations. Curves locations have shrunk by a third in the U.S., with 5,208 sites at the end of 2026, down from 7,748 at the beginning of 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"McDonald's Diet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/07\/parents-sue-mcdonalds-over-happy-meal-toys\/\" target=\"_self\">Parents Sue McDonald\u2019s Over Happy Meal Toys<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Some parents aren\u2019t very happy with how they have to battle their children when they see their favorite cartoon characters as to toys in McDonald&#8217;s Happy Meals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New<\/strong> <strong><a title=\"diet reviews\" href=\"..\/diets\/\" target=\"_self\">Diet        Reviews<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Now  with more than 1,200    published.<\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a title=\"slim spray\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diets\/slim-spray\/\" target=\"_self\">Slim Spray<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"8 Zone\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diets\/8zone\/\" target=\"_self\">8 Zone<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Force Factor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diets\/force-factor\/\" target=\"_self\">Force Factor<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"TrimDay\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diets\/trimday\/\" target=\"_self\">TrimDay<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"overweight kids\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diets\/overweight-what-kids-say\/\" target=\"_self\">Overweight: What Kids Have to Say<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div><strong>New Diet Videos<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a title=\"diabetes prevention\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/videos\/make-small-changes-to-prevent-diabetes\/\" target=\"_self\">Make Small Changes to Prevent Diabetes<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"valerie bertinelli weight loss\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/videos\/valerie-bertinelli-keeps-it-off\/\" target=\"_self\">Valerie Bertinelli Keeps It Off<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"celebrity diets\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/videos\/jason-mrazs-healthy-eating\/\" target=\"_self\">Jason Mraz&#8217;s Healthy Eating<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"barefoot running\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/videos\/how-to-run-in-bare-feet\/\" target=\"_self\">How To Run in Bare Feet<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Pilates Classes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/videos\/learn-how-to-choose-pilates-classes\/\" target=\"_self\">Learn How To Choose Pilates Classes<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>News Around the Web<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a title=\"child nutrition\" href=\"http:\/\/www.physiquespeak.com\/2010\/07\/08\/how-to-raise-a-healthy-eater\/\" target=\"_blank\">How to Raise a Healthy Eater<\/a><\/strong> (PhysiqueSpeak)<\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"antioxidants\" href=\"http:\/\/www.menshealth.com\/mhlists\/antioxidant_facts\/\" target=\"_blank\">5 Myths About Antioxidants<\/a><\/strong> (Men&#8217;s Health)<\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"brain boosting foods\" href=\"http:\/\/www.prevention.com\/brainboostingfoods\/\" target=\"_blank\">Foods That Boost Brain Power<\/a><\/strong> (Prevention)<\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"burn calories\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thatsfit.com\/2010\/06\/21\/no-sweat-ways-to-burn-calories\/\" target=\"_blank\">15 No-Sweat Ways to Burn Calories<\/a><\/strong> (That&#8217;s Fit)<\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"summer fruit\" href=\"http:\/\/www.diet-blog.com\/10\/10_ways_to_enjoy_fruit_this_summer.php\" target=\"_blank\">10 Ways to Enjoy Fruit This Summer<\/a><\/strong> (Diet Blog)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Workout Playlist<\/strong><strong> of the Week: <a title=\"Workout Playlist\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/07\/gym-music-playlist-of-the-week-indie-rock-cardio-mix\/\" target=\"_self\">Indie Rock Cardio Mix<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/slideshows\/100-calorie-snack-ideas\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/media\/slideshow_images\/100-calorie-snack-ideas\/100-calorie-player.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"View 100 Calorie Snack Ideas Slideshow\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Each week, DietsInReview.com will recap the hottest headlines in weight loss, diet and health news to keep you informed of news you can really use. 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