Make Weight Loss Your Pet Project

Make Weight Loss Your Pet Project

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

You’ve certainly noticed the extra girth around your midsection, but have you noticed that your furry friends have put on some weight? If not, it’s time to check and perhaps include Fido and Fluffy in your weight-loss efforts. Veterinarians estimate that about 35 percent of pets are overweight or obese….

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Diet Food Swimming In Goodness

Diet Food Swimming In Goodness

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

There’s something fishy going on over here… and that’s a good thing. Ask any health expert and they’ll tell you to add fish to your diet. The American Heart Association recommends eating fish (fatty fish to be specific) twice a week. In addition to being low in saturated fat and…

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Beware of the Silent Killer

Beware of the Silent Killer

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

You think you’re safe eating those “healthy” frozen entrees? Well, think again. They’re loaded with the silent killer, better known as sodium. Many people are so consumed by the fat and calorie content of foods that they overlook the sodium content. The problem with sodium is that it is hidden…

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A Weight-Loss Investment You Can Afford

A Weight-Loss Investment You Can Afford

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Want the best fitness investment money can buy? Spring for a set of light weights. There’s no denying the benefits of strength training. Too many women base their entire regimen of physical activity on cardio exercise. While running, jogging, walking and doing aerobics are all beneficial to the body, they…

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Beware of Salad-Bar Syndrome

Beware of Salad-Bar Syndrome

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Lettuce us examine the many dangers of the beloved salad bar. It may seem like the dieter’s dream destination. And it is — that’s because it’s loaded with high-fat, high-calorie offerings that are loaded with flavor. While the salad may seem like a diet-smart choice on the surface, it can…

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Know Your Nutrition Numbers

Know Your Nutrition Numbers

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

There’s no secret formula for revving up your metabolism — or is there? Stop wasting your time on hoaxes and put your efforts into the real deal. Break your eating regimen down into the following equation. Consume 45 to 65 percent of your calories from carbs, 20 to 35 percent…

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Diet Drinks: Spoilers and Savers

Diet Drinks: Spoilers and Savers

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Most of us know what foods to choose – and which to avoid – when trying to lose weight. But the average American gets one-fifth of his or her calories from drinks, so it pays to take a look at the liquid refreshment you choose. It’s especially important to stay…

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Yes, You Cran-berry

Yes, You Cran-berry

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

It’s fall, and that means cranberries are in season. Far too often, this tart treat is overlooked as a superfood. Studies have shown that it’s a berry good idea to add this fruit to your diet. A wealth of research has been done on the health benefits of consuming cranberries,…

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Have a Ball with Fitness

Have a Ball with Fitness

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Fitness fads come and go — remember the thighmaster? — but if you want a well-rounded workout, then embrace the fitness ball. It’s no secret that exercise balls are a great way to add variety to your workout and improve strength in your core and lower body. But working out…

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A Prescription for a Healthier You

A Prescription for a Healthier You

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

You’ve heard the saying “just what the doctor ordered,” but do you really know what that entails? It doesn’t matter how healthy you think you are, you should visit your physician at least once a year for an annual physical. The doctor will check your weight and height. They’ll also…

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