HCG is a hormone found in pregnant women’s urine. In general, it shows up so the body can make progesterone, which is some sort of steroid. It also appears in the urine of someone who could potentially have a tumor. It appears to be something you would not want unless of course you are pregnant, but some people claim to have found another use for it. HCG has become a popular treatment for obesity, as many users say you can take HCG and maintain normal functioning with only 500 calories a day.

Japan has seen an enormous increase in the consumption of bananas lately, most likely due to the new banana craze diet. The diet, which originated from the book “Morning Banana Diet,” claims that the consumption of bananas and only room temperature water for breakfast will stimulate weight loss.