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Can salt help curb my cravings for sweets?

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Can salt help curb my cravings for sweets?

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Adding a pinch of salt to your fruit can help curb cravings for sweets in that it accentuates and enhance the natural sweetness of the fruit. Fitness trainer Chris Powell explains how this trick can encourage you to eat more fruit.

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