Easy Chicken Tenders Food & Recipes
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Easy Chicken Tenders

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Say goodbye to those fatty, fried chicken tenders forever, and replace them with our healthier baked version. The kids will…

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7 Ways to Be More Confident in the Bedroom Love & Sex
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7 Ways to Be More Confident in the Bedroom

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10 Ways to Prevent Obesity Moms
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10 Ways to Prevent Obesity

Moms

It's National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and if it's time for a reality check about the kids, read on.

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Emergency! Does Your Child Know What to Do? Moms
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Emergency! Does Your Child Know What to Do?

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Are your kids prepared for life's emergencies, like knowing when to call 911? Learn how to get them ready and…

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Relaxation: As Simple as Breathing

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Can You Break His Bad Habits? Love & Relationships
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Can You Break His Bad Habits?

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Hot Summer Workouts Diet & Fitness
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Hot Summer Workouts

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Keep your cool when it's sweltering outside. Here are some great summer workouts to keep your body moving.

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It's in the Cards!

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Past, present and future – they're all in the cards. Tarot cards, that is. Here are some tips on what…

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Slow-Cooked Stuffed Peppers Food & Recipes
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Slow-Cooked Stuffed Peppers

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This dynamic dinner is sure to ring your bell. Your hungry loved ones will hardly have a beef with a…

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Glycemic Index: The New Diet Movement

When it comes to managing your weight, the two most important letters you need to know are G and I. They stand for glycemic index - and they've become the buzzwords of the diet movement in recent years. The Glycemic Index chart ranks carbohydrates based on their effect on blood sugar levels. Carbs that break down fast and lead to blood sugar spikes are given a high value while carbs that move through the body slow are assigned a low value. With the glycemic index, foods are given values based on how quickly the blood sugar levels rise. Foods are ranked on a scale from 0 to 100. Proponents of the glycemic index believe the more low G.I. foods you consume the better for your blood sugar. For example, a doughnut has a G.I. of 76. Yogurt, on the other hand, has a G.I. value of 14. High glycemic foods include white bread (71), corn chips (74), waffles (76), jelly beans (80), pretzels (81) and parsnips (97).


High glycemic foods contribute to spikes in blood sugar, which can inevitably cause diabetes. Foods with a glycemic value over 70 are considered high GI food while low GI foods have a glycemic value less than 55. Low glycemic foods include peanuts (15), asparagus (15), broccoli (15), cauliflower (15), eggplant (15), green beans (15), whole milk (24) and apples (38). Studies have found that individuals who follow the glycemic index diet can actually prevent type II diabetes, combat heart disease and fight obesity. While not everybody will have a list of the values handy, there's one rule of thumb that will always help you out. Remember that in most case, unprocessed foods tend to have lower glycemic indexes than refined foods. Consult with your physician if you plan on following an eating regimen based on the glycemic index.