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Forget all the fancy claims on the front of the package – “Lite,” “Low Sodium,” “Reduced Fat” — they tell you nothing. What you need is a direct means of comparison between products, and this is found in a little box on the bottom or back simply labeled “Nutrition Facts.”…
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Are there any cellulite reduction alternatives besides liposuction? Of course, liposuction is not considered medically necessary. The decision is up to you whether or not to undergo liposuction. You may decide that it is not right for you. And you can make that determination right up to the point of…
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by B. StoneMaguire Acai (pronounced ah-SAH-ee) is a small, dark purple berry indigenous to the Amazon. The berries look like a cross between a blueberry and a grape but are actually quite different in structure, flavor and nutrition. Acai fruit grows in profusion in grape-like clusters on the tall, lean…
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Isn’t is downright nasty when you are on diet and you are working out, and eating only healthy foods when you hop on the sale at the end of the week, to find out you gained five pounds? And you’re wondering if you grew a third foot overnight, or if…
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The average person consumes approximately 100 to 150 pounds (45 to 67.5 kilos) of sugar per year with 80 percent coming from processed foods like soft drinks, candy, cereals, and baked goods. But what if we could have our sweets without the high caloric count? Would you use a sugar…
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When the craving for something salty hits and you want to stick with your healthy diet, you don’t have to settle for unhealthy treats and junk food to satisfy your cravings. There are dozens of low-calorie, low fat and healthful salty snacks available, and you can stock up on these…
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by Melanie Grimes Tailgating can be healthy as well as fun. The fresh fall air stimulates the taste buds and warm comfort foods are the order of the day. Simple recipe changes can vitalize the spectators, as well as the team. Chili Chili is a traditional tailgating food and contains…
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by Stephen LauCopyright (c) 2009 Stephen Lau In weight loss, people tend to look at the big picture, which is to shed those extra pounds, and losing those pounds focuses on diet — more specifically, on what to eat, and what not to eat. However, weight loss is more than…
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Eating and sticking with a low-calorie diet is one of the biggest challenges for most dieters, and it’s a plan that backfires for more than 90 percent of dieters. How can you lose weight without regaining the weight back in a few weeks? The answer is to cut calories slowly…
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The simple word detox evokes images of cleansing away impurities from your body. It conjures up thoughts of healthy individuals with clear skin, white smiles, and a slim physique. Behind the scenes, the detox diets, for some individuals, can be more like a horror film full of fatigue, diarrhea, and…