Beans Good For More than Your Heart

Beans Good For More than Your Heart

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

There’s an old saying that beans are good for your heart…but that’s just the beginning. Research shows that beans are chock full of goodness. In addition to reducing the risk of heart disease, beans also beat certain types of cancer. This high-protein, low-fat staple is loaded with nutrients including calcium,…

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Pass on the Pasta

Pass on the Pasta

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Many dieters believe they can eat as much pasta as they want without damaging their diet. But just because you’re only topping your Italian dish with marinara sauce or fresh vegetables doesn’t give you a license to consume all you want. A serving size of pasta is approximately 1/2 cup…

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When Is a Fitness Gadget a Gimmick?

When Is a Fitness Gadget a Gimmick?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

When you see those get-fit-quick fitness products advertised on TV, what’s your first reaction? The irresistible temptation is hard to resist when big results, like a “six-pack in 30 days!” are promised. When the ads are just so believable – and when famous faces hawk them – it’s tough not…

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Step-by-Step Way to Shed Pounds

Step-by-Step Way to Shed Pounds

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Get ready to take the long way home. When you’re walking somewhere, it’s only natural to want to take shortcuts. However, it’s those added steps that will total up to more calories burned. Instead of hurrying to your destination, take some time to get extra physical activity. If a straight…

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Sip On This: Diet-Friendly Drinks

Sip On This: Diet-Friendly Drinks

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

So many drinks, so many calories. Beverages seem so innocuous. But like anything else that goes into your mouth, they can quickly become a major diet trap. Take soda for instance. One cup of cola has 136 calories and 9 teaspoons of sugar. An eight ounce serving of Mountain Dew…

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Concerns About Coffee?

Concerns About Coffee?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Millions of us can’t start the day without a cup of joe – or several. Studies show that coffee is Americans’ primary source of antioxidants. But the news about java isn’t all good. Coffee has several negative health effects, and it’s obviously addictive. Here are a few reasons to try…

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Water Weight Loss: What to Eat

Water Weight Loss: What to Eat

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

A poor diet, hormonal changes or a sedentary lifestyle can cause you to retain water, but is there anything you can do about it to get your belly looking flatter fast? Start eating. That’s right – filling your belly with the right foods can help beat the bloat of water…

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The Hidden Danger in Frozen Foods

The Hidden Danger in Frozen Foods

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Frozen entrees are a dieter’s best friend…and with good reason. They’re convenient, low in calories and come in a variety of meals. Even better, these ready-made meals fit with just about any weight-loss plan. When a Lean Cuisine, Healthy Choice or Weight Watchers meal is for lunch, you know the…

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