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May 2019
43m 57s

Why Water is Important for Weight Loss

Nutritional Weight & Wellness, Inc.
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During nutritional consultations or when we are teaching nutrition classes, we are constantly telling people to drink water for better health. In today’s Dishing Up Nutrition, we have invited Dr. Paul Westby to join us to help you understand WHY drinking water is so important for weight loss, beautiful skin and good brain function.

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