Benefits of an Anti-inflammatory Diet

Benefits of an Anti-inflammatory Diet

Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating

There has been a blizzard of information about anti-inflammatory diets within the past several years, beginning with the anti-aging studies of Yale University professor Dr. Nicholas Perricone. He introduced the anti-inflammation concept into popular vocabulary in 2002 with his book, The Perricone Prescription, as baby boomers grew more concerned with…

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Healthy Lunch Strategies

Healthy Lunch Strategies

Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating

by Rita Chaney For many of us who work and want to watch our weight and eat healthy, lunch can be the most difficult meal of the day. We’re “stuck” away from home with very little time to make decisions about where to go for lunch and what to eat…

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Adding Calcium-Rich Foods To Your Diet

Adding Calcium-Rich Foods To Your Diet

Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating

by Angeline Oppenheimer Calcium is an essential mineral for boosting bone health and staving off osteoporosis. A recent report from Harvard Health News concludes that calcium lowers the risk of colon cancer. Other health authorities recommend calcium for regulating blood pressure, reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases and weight control….

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Cancer-Preventing Foods

Cancer-Preventing Foods

Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating

According to the National Cancer Institute, dietary factors play a significant role in cancer risks. A recent review estimates that 80 percent of cancers of the large bowel, breast and prostate are due to dietary factors. Clearly, what we eat affects our health. We can fight this dreaded disease by…

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The 411 on Detox Diets

The 411 on Detox Diets

Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating

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…

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Pet Obesity: A Growing Concern

Pet Obesity: A Growing Concern

Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating

Obesity in pets is common these days and causes real problems. Pet obesity is due to overfeeding, improper diet or lack of exercise. Obesity in pets is also attributed to the modern lifestyles of people, who leave their pets alone in their house, eating for themselves whatever they want and…

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The Smartest Fast-food Meals

The Smartest Fast-food Meals

Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating

In today’s health-conscious world, fast food is one indulgence that is off the table for dieters. However, there are times when a trip through the drive-through becomes necessary; whether in a hurry or on vacation. So what should the savvy dieter order from the fast-food menu? What are the smart…

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