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by Ysabel J. Doran Before you throw that jar of fat-free mayo or those fat-free muffins in your shopping cart, thinking they’ll help you lose weight, consider this — fat does not make you fat. It sounds like a paradox, but in fact, it makes perfect sense. Fat on your…
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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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There are many delicious foods that contain natural anti-inflammatory compounds. But first, let’s make sure you’re not consuming foods that are actually increasing your discomfort. Sugar really disrupts your body chemistry in many negative ways and can make your body and mind feel tired and achy. People often crave sugar,…
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It’s no secret that the American meat-heavy diet could use a serious overhaul. We consume nearly one and a half times more meat than most industrialized nations and use more than 50 percent of our water and land to raise livestock. This heavy reliance on animal protein is taking a…
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by Dr. Lynne Kenney Families today are busy. With after-school sports and other activities driving of our lives, a sit-down dinner often falls off the “to-do list.” But a family dinner is more than just eating vegetables; research shows that sitting down to dinner is an important protective factor in…
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When you were a kid, your mother probably struggled to get you to eat enough fruits and vegetables. Now that you’re grown up, you may be struggling to follow through on mom’s advice on your own. Fruits and vegetables are loaded with vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants, yet many adult women…
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It’s never too late to teach your children well — well-being that is. Whether you’re raising toddlers or teens, or any age in between, you have the power and the ability to turn things around and instill healthy eating habits. What your children consume today is the foundation for what…
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Most dieters see dining out as an end to all the good work they’ve done to date. Instead of the enjoyable occasion eating out should be, anyone on a diet will inwardly groan at the prospect of dining out believing that they will have to abandon their diet because there’s…
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by Rachel Brougham Studies show that your diet can affect your baby’s health. In fact, the link between what you eat and the health of your baby is stronger than once thought. While pregnant, you should consider not only how much you eat, but also what you eat. Pregnant women…
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When you’re committed to losing weight and getting healthy, refraining from drinking alcohol may be one of your long-term goals. Drinking alcohol can sabotage your diet because most forms of alcohol contain high amounts of sugar and calories; drinking can also make you vulnerable for overeating when you aren’t making…