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How long does it take to shrink your stomach?

If you have a big meal, your stomach doesn't magically get bigger and stay that way—it shrinks back down to its previous size in about four hours or less as your food is pushed along to the small intestine, Staller says.

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When you're trying to lose weight, you might feel like your stomach actually shrinks during weeks when your healthy-eating habits are on point—and seems to physically expand to allow for more eats during times when you've indulged in an extra cheat meal (or three). But can your stomach actually stretch to allow more food—or shrink when you're cutting back?

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Kind of, but the process is a little more complicated than that, says Kyle Staller, M.D., a gastroenterologist at Massachusetts General Hospital. “The stomach is an organ that’s made to stretch,” he says. When you eat food, it doesn’t just plop into a big bag, he explains—it goes into something called the fundus, the upper part of your stomach, first. The fundus stretches out as much as it can to accommodate the food you put in, but everyone’s fundus has different thresholds. Some people can fit in a lot in (think: competitive eaters) while others don’t have as much space to work with. This explains why you may legitimately be able to always have room for dessert but not another entree—you're actually working with less volume. If you have a big meal, your stomach doesn’t magically get bigger and stay that way—it shrinks back down to its previous size in about four hours or less as your food is pushed along to the small intestine, Staller says. But if you’re regularly eating more than usual and at a faster pace than your stomach can signal to your brain that you’re full, it’s possible for you to train your fundus to accommodate more food. (Torch fat, get fit, and look and feel great with Women's Health's All in 18 DVD!) On the flip side, if you don’t eat as much as usual for a while (like when you’re trying to lose weight), you stomach won’t necessarily shrink, but it won’t be able to fit in as much food as before right away, Staller says. That explains why you tend to feel fuller faster when you eat a big meal after dieting. “It’s like your muscles—you’ll be able to do less and less each time when you don’t use it,” Staller explains. So, next time you want to make room when you spot a tasty-looking flan on the dessert menu, know this: Your fundus is probably up for it—and provided you pick up your clean-eating habits in the a.m., it'll shrink back to normal in no time.

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Grapes contain a chemical compound called resveratrol. Studies have shown that resveratrol can help your body metabolize fatty acids, increase your energy level, and improve your overall metabolism, all of which can help with weight loss.

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The green grape is a sweet fruit that grows in bunches. The fruit makes a popular snack, both because of its sweet flavor and because you can eat one whole without making a mess. But green grapes are more than just a convenient snack. They’re also packed with vitamins and minerals that help keep your body strong. Health Benefits Green grapes are a convenient snack, easy to pack into a lunch box or carry with you in the car. Beyond their portability, green grapes offer many health benefits. Here are just a few advantages of making green grapes part of your regular diet: Weight Management Grapes contain a chemical compound called resveratrol. Studies have shown that resveratrol can help your body metabolize fatty acids, increase your energy level, and improve your overall metabolism, all of which can help with weight loss. Grapes also contain lots of flavonoids, a strong type of antioxidant that some studies show can help you maintain a healthy weight. Lower Blood Pressure High blood pressure affects more than 100 million Americans. One way to control high blood pressure is to eat foods that are rich in potassium. Potassium binds to the sodium in your bloodstream, helping to flush it out of your system. Green grapes are packed with potassium and fiber, which can help lower high blood pressure by regulating your cardiovascular system.

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