Summer’s Best Fruits and Veggies

Summer’s Best Fruits and Veggies

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

‘Tis the season to enjoy some fresh fruits and vegetables. It’s the dog days of summer, and what better way to cool off than with a succulent salad or a big bowl of fruit? Health experts recommend you consume five servings of fruit and vegetables every day. Although it may…

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8 Minutes in the Morning

8 Minutes in the Morning

Diet Reviews / Low Fat

A renowned weight-loss expert who has been on Oprah and Extra, Cruise knows the importance of time. He is also the creator of the 3-Hour Diet, a weight-loss program that calls for followers to eat at all hours to keep the metabolism revved. He is also following up with a…

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Bowflex

Bowflex

Diet Reviews / Other

Bowflex, which uses NFL player Brett Favre to tout the products on its site, has been a staple on the informercial circuit for years. But does it really produce results? According to testimonials, the answer is a resounding “yes.” Bowflex clients boast of pounds and inches lost. Bowflex was created…

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Can’t Go? Constipation Causes

Can’t Go? Constipation Causes

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Experiencing constipation is uncomfortable, whether it’s bloating, cramping or pain when using the bathroom. Obvious causes include not eating enough fiber, not drinking enough water or a lack of exercise. But what else could be stopping you up? Some of the answers might surprise you. First, check your medicine cabinet….

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10 Ingredients in Weight Loss Pills

10 Ingredients in Weight Loss Pills

Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating

Looking for help with losing weight? Help that goes beyond the usual lifestyle changes, portion control advice and exercise routines? Weight-loss supplements touting names like “fat burner” and “thermo max” can be enticing. But do they work? And even more important, in the wake of the Food and Drug Administration’s…

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The New Beverly Hills Diet

The New Beverly Hills Diet

Diet Reviews / Other

According to creator Judy Mazel, an actress, eating certain kinds of food together destroys digestive enzymes, ending in obesity and poor digestion. Her original Beverly Hills Diet goes back to the “80s. Although there are updates to the 35-day plan, questions about the veracity of the diet still linger. To…

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10 Diet-friendly Freezer Treats

10 Diet-friendly Freezer Treats

Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating

Eating healthy can be a challenge in today’s fast-paced world. Finding fresh, wholesome snacks to supplement a busy lifestyle while maintaining proper nutrition isn’t always easy. Nutrition and ease of preparation are important to many people who are hungry for a quick snack but don’t want the calories or the…

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Best Workout Gadgets

Best Workout Gadgets

Diet & Fitness / Fitness

While some workout gadgets are worth their weight in gold, others are a complete waste of time and effort. Using workout tools correctly should lead to positive results, and each item should be affordable. These five effective gadgets deliver in both departments: Stability Ball Whether called a fitness ball, yoga…

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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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Make Sensible Substitutions

Make Sensible Substitutions

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

A great way to cut calories is to make smart substitutions. Dieting isn’t about deprivation, but it is about making choices that will help you get the most bang for your calorie buck. Most people fail to realize just how fast things can go bad. For example, say you want…

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