Low Fat Diet

Low Fat Diet

Diet Reviews / Low Fat

Not all fats are bad. Saturated fats found in animal proteins and dairy products are converted to cholesterol and increase the risk of heart disease. Whole milk, cream, butter, shortening, fatty red meats, cheese and processed meats are all culprits associated with raising cholesterol levels. Polyunsaturated fats such as corn…

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Do You Hate the Way You Look?

Do You Hate the Way You Look?

Diet & Fitness / Mind & Body

Sandy Klocinski Do you always feel anxious whenever out in public, perhaps fearing that others are staring at you because of a self-perceived body flaw? Have you experienced “panic attacks” while in social settings, causing you to become so self-conscious that you have begun to avoid going out all together,…

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Freshen Your Breath, Reduce Cancer Risk

Freshen Your Breath, Reduce Cancer Risk

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Freshen up with parsley. You probably didn’t know it, but the benefits of fresh parsley go well beyond simply adding color to a plate. This herb is actually enriched with plenty of healing properties – and who can forget the fragrant flavor it adds to foods. The two most popular…

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The Best Way To Use Beans

The Best Way To Use Beans

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Beans — also known as legumes — are healthy and inexpensive. They are high in fiber and protein and low in fat. Legumes are also rich in folic acid, copper, iron and magnesium. They even help lessen your appetite. Because beans have a low glycemic index, they provide energy over…

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Add, Don’t Subtract

Add, Don’t Subtract

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Instead of concentrating on cutting foods out of your diet, bring new foods to the table. There are probably a whole slew of fruits and vegetables you’ve never sampled. In order to prevent yourself from feeling deprived, train yourself to look at all the foods you can eat instead of…

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Gluten Intolerance Symptoms: Do You Have Them?

Gluten Intolerance Symptoms: Do You Have Them?

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

Cramps, constipation, queasiness…if these uncomfortable symptoms result from feasting on your favorite foods, then you may be experiencing gluten intolerance symptoms. The symptoms of gluten intolerance may resemble celiac disease, but they are two very different conditions.  Sufferers of this uncomfortable and sometimes embarrassing condition may experience symptoms hours after…

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Don’t Leave Fitness Out in the Cold

Don’t Leave Fitness Out in the Cold

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

It’s easy to slack off on workouts during the coldest times of year, but you’ll regret it once bikini season comes around in a few months. Stay on top of your fitness by choosing to work out outside at least one day a week. Revolutionary materials, like moisture-wicking fabrics, make…

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The Sleep and Weight-Loss Connection

The Sleep and Weight-Loss Connection

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Sleeping your way to weight loss sounds like a gimmick, but there is a correlation between how much sleep you get and how lean you are. One study shows that lack of sleep disturbs metabolic and hormonal process, increasing hunger and making it harder to drop those extra pounds. Lack…

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