3 Antidotes to Overeating

By Amy Paturel, May/June 2008

These 3 foods will help fix the damage of a rich meal.


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"does balsamic vinegar count? "

1. Drink Wine.

Antioxidants in red wine, called polyphenols, may reduce the negative impact of high-fat foods, according to a study published in the Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology in January. In the study, people who ate a turkey cutlet cooked with wine had 75 percent lower levels of malondialdehyde (MDA)—a by-product of fat digestion linked with heart disease—than those who had the cutlet without wine. Other research shows that a compound called resveratrol in red wine mimics the effects of caloric restriction and ­improves health in mice. Cook with red wine or enjoy a glass with dinner. (But remember, moderation is key!)


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