Nutrition & Supplements
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The Nutrition Label Revealed!
Shopping for healthy food today can be a daunting experience. Package labels scream out; HIGH FIBER! LOW FAT! LOW SODIUM! NO SUGAR! But which ones are really healthy and which ones are only the pretenders? |
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BEFORE You Workout
Good workouts don't start when you walk in the gym, they actually begin several hours before. Learn what to do to make the most of your exercise time.
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Snack Smart
Intelligent snacking is a skill everyone should learn. Read on and we'll share the tips and tricks to help you make better choices. |
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AFTER You Workout
When you finish working out you've got a short window to take in food for muscle growth. How long do you have? How much and what type of food should you eat? Read on to find out.
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Label Fraud - How to Decipher Food Marketing Claims
Read any good food labels lately? Some words and phrases are used to give buyers better information on the benefits of a product. Unfortunately, there are many more used to mislead and confuse shoppers. We'll tell you how to separate FACT from FANTASY. |
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Four Point Reality Check
There are four simple things a vitamin or supplement company can do to convince me a product is worthwhile. I call it my Four Point Reality Check. Choose something that doesn’t meet all four points is a waste of money and a risk to your health. |
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When Food Labels Lie
Learn why the words Healthy, Sensible or Smart on the front of a box may not mean anything at all. We reveal the tricks behind the marketing. |
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Three Secrets to Buying Healthy Food and Effective Supplements
You are being lied to every time you walk into a supermarket, health food or vitamin store. The labels on packages are mini billboards making promises that are frequently exaggerations and sometimes, just plain false. Learn 3 of my secrets to cutting through the bull. |
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MORE Food Label Lies
The job of big food companies is to sell you something, not worry about what it might do to your body. Here are four sneaky ways food companies use the front of the package to trick you into buying unhealthy food. |
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Two New Ways to Shop for Healthier Food
In the next few months you're going to see labels for "Smart Choices" and "NuVal" appear in grocery stores. Read on and we'll tell you how to use those plans to shop healthier. |
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Vending Machines
So Many Choices...
Vending machines lurk in hallways and break rooms around the world. They sit patiently waiting, quietly tempting you with sweet, salty and fatty delights. Find out what the best and worst options are; for when you need food now. |
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4 Diets Reviewed (Part 1 of 3)
Many diet programs have serious flaws that can sabotage your best efforts. Find out the truth behind the plan you're looking at before you waste time and money. |
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Healthy Refrigerator Makeover
Sometimes solutions to long term problems are right in front of us...or in this case the kitchen. Read on and find out how to makeover your refrigerator for a healthy lifestyle. |
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American Heart Association Guidelines to Choose a Healthy Diet (Part 2 of 3)
These are guidelines that everyone can follow when selecting the proper diet. |
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Freezer Friendly Tips
Looking for a way to save time in the kitchen? Cook double recipes and freeze individual servings for later. For tips on how to freeze foods successfully read on. |
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Guaranteed... NOT to Work! Diet Fallacies (Part 3 of 3)
Quacks, frauds and charlatans. These are the scams you need to avoid when choosing a diet program. |
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Kitchen Cleanout
Spring is here and it's a great time to go through your kitchen and give it a healthy makeover. Call a friend and follow our step-by-step instructions on how to get it done. |
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Fill Your Kitchen with Healthier Choices
Filling your kitchen with good-for-you food is one of the most important things you can do if you're trying to live healthier. The secret is having a plan. Read on for some simple instructions and it won't be such a daunting task. |
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Kitchen Makeover
Modern kitchens have turned into a dumping ground. Instead of a pleasant environment where healthy foods are prepared, they've become a place to store sugar filled snacks, leftover takeout food and cans of soda. Don't let it stay that way. Learn how to turn your kitchen into a junk-free oasis. |
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Supplements - Buyer Beware! (Part 1 of 2)
What should you look for when you're out shopping for fitness supplements? |
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Carbohydrates (The Real Story)
(Macronutrients part 1 of 3)
Learn how carbs work, the differences between simple and complex carbs and how many you should really eat every day.
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Supplements - How to Choose - What to Avoid (Part 2 of 2)
Find out what companies certify supplements and the 12 that you absolutely should NEVER take. |
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Protein (Debunking the Myths)
(Macronutrients part 2 of 3)
A detailed look at the various functions and types of protein. If you're shopping for protein supplements (or just wondering how much you should take in daily), print this out and use it as a reference.
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Fueling Your Body
What you eat is half the battle. Here is some help. |
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Fat (The Whole Story)
(Macronutrients part 3 of 3)
Learn the differences between saturated, unsaturated and trans-fats. Read on to learn how much of each you should include in your diet and the story behind all those "fat substitutes."
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Portion Versus Serving Size
One of the secrets to staying healthy is knowing the difference between the PORTION you're eating and the SERVING SIZE on the package. Read on to learn more including more than a dozen tips on how to eat healthier. |
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Trans Fat Phantoms
Some of the foods that loudly proclaim "Trans Fat Free" on the label actually have trans fats inside. Are you eating food hiding the toxic trans? |
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The Four Deadly Sins of Dieting
Having problems losing weight? Not adding as much muscle as you want? The problem could be what you're eating. Read on to learn four of the worst things people do when they start a diet...and what you can do to avoid each one. |
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Beef - Options for a Healthy Meal
Beef isn't bad for you if you know what to look for. Learn how to order the healthiest cut and use our handy take along chart. |
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Portion Distortion
When you look at a plate of food, do you know how to estimate the total calories in front of you? Read this article and we'll tell you the secrets how! |
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Your Shopping List
Having a problem deciding what to buy when you go to the supermarket? Well you won't have that excuse any more with our healthy shopping list. If you buy the items on the list you'll have most of the healthy staples that we use in many of our recipes. |
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Seven Ways to Eat Healthier
Don't let hidden food traps sabatoge your diet. Here are some suggestions you can use to eat healthier at home and while dining out. |
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Alcohol Trivia - Separating Fact From Fiction
Alcohol is GOOD! Alcohol is BAD! The last few years we've been bombarded with news reports that seem to confuse more than educate. Learn all about the "French Paradox" and take our TRUE or FALSE Alcohol Trivia Quiz. |
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The Best Miracle Sports Drink is...?
Can you cut through the hype and make an informed choice? |
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Surviving the Holiday Cocktail Party
When you're ordering a holiday drink, which one should you choose? Pick the wrong one and it could add an extra pound a week to your waistline! These are ten of the fattest drinks you can order (and seven healthier alternatives). |
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Protein Bars, The Good, Bad & Ugly
Learn how to spot the best (and worst) protein bars available. |
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Healthy Choices on the Run
Don't let fast food sabatoge your health. These are some smart choices when you're in a hurry. |
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Sugar Attack! The Truth About Sugar
Sugar. It's in hundreds of common foods, many that you might not even be aware of. Is it really a big deal? And what are the real differences between raw sugar, brown sugar, honey and molasses? Read on to learn more about it. |
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Multivitamins, Exercise and Your Health
Are you taking a multi-vitamin? Better grab the bottle and check the label. You may be taking 200%, 800%, even 3,000% more than the recomended daily allowance of some vitamins. Like any drug, too much can be just as bad as too little. Read on to find out what you need...and what can be dangerous. |
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Sugar Attack! How to Cut Back on Sugar
Sugar. Are you eating too much? We've got tips that can help you cut back without making you feel deprived. Read on to learn more. |
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Vitamins - Too Much of a Good Thing?
Supplemental vitamins and minerals are showing up in more and more foods every day. Do you know how much is enough....and how much can be dangerous? |
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Artificial Sweeteners (Part 1) - The Natural Stuff
Sweet 'N Low, Equal and Splenda are just a few of the numerous artificial sweeteners on the market. Where do they come from? How safe are they? This is part one of our four part series. |
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Fight Fat - Eat Fit
Tips to get your eating habits under control. |
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Artificial Sweeteners (Part 2) - Banned in America
Two artificial sweeteners were banned by the FDA because of flawed scientific studies. Learn how food companies, diabetics and the United States Congress conspired together to save one of them...and condemn the other. |
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Water Intoxication
Studies show that drinking too much water when exercising can be as dangerous as drinking too little. Read on to find out why. |
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Artificial Sweeteners (Part 3) - Blue, Yellow and Coming Soon...
Equal and Splenda are two giants in the artificial sweetener business. Are they as safe as the companies that sell them want you to believe? Will anything ever replace them? Read on to learn what the latest research says and about a competitor waiting in the wings. |
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Why are Americans so Fat?
It's easy to point a finger at fast food companies, convenient packaged foods or the government and blame them for our expanding waistlines. The reality is that it's a combination of things, some that started over 100 years ago. We'll tell you how Clarence Birdseye, Swanson TV Dinners and the migration of Americans from farms to the city all played a hand in the current obesity epidemic. |
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Artificial Sweeteners (Part 4) - Sugar Alcohols and Hidden Sweeteners
Food companies are hiding artificial sweeteners in hundreds of everyday foods. Would you recognize them if you saw their names on the label? More importantly, do you know the ones with the nasty side effects...including the one that has been linked to the deaths of dogs? Learn more in this final part of our four part series on artificial sweeteners. |
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Five Meal Plans - How to Eat Healthier all Day
It's repeated endlessly. Eat healthy and you'll lose fat. But what's in a healthy meal? We decided to go through a typical day and give you nutritious options to eat every three hours, all day long. |
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Recipe Substitutions - Healthy Recipe Makeovers
This is one of the most detailed recipe makeovers you'll find. We've gone through dozens of typical ingredients and listed the healthy substitutes you can use to replace them. We know they work because these are the same tricks we've used the last few years to build our own healthy recipes. |
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When Good Food Goes Bad
Almost any food can be healthy or unhealthy, depending on the way that food is processed and cooked. The key is to use some common sense and a little restraint. Here are five foods that have been branded as bad for you, that can be part of a healthy diet. |
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Pre-Restaurant Preparations
If you're getting ready to go out to eat, don't settle for someplace that doesn't care about you. Find out BEFORE you make a reservation if your restaurant is willing to earn your business or not. |
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How to Order a Guilt-Free Dinner
What you order when you go out to eat is important, but HOW you order is just as critical. Steamed vegetables can be very healthy, but not if they're steamed in butter. Learn what you should tell your server to get the most nutritious options. |
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How to Order Healthy in Ethnic Restaurants
Do you know what to order if you're in a Chinese restaurant? How about Mexican, Italian or Japanese? Every type of restaurant has some choices with less fat and calories. Read on to learn what the healthiest options are. |
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Cooking for One or Two
If you're single, eating healthy can be a challenge. Recipes assume you're cooking for a family of four. Meats are often packaged into one-pound minimum trays. Even some produce is bundled together and sold in sizes that are far more than an individual would want. Here are more than a dozen ways you can cook healthier for one or two. |
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Caffeine and Your Workouts (Part 1 of 2)
Caffeine...workout pick-me-up or muscle destroyer? Find out if that coffee you're drinking before you workout is helping or hurting you. |
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8 Secrets Popular Diets Won't Tell You
The business of selling diet plans is worth billions every year. They make their money by giving you "expert" advice on how to lose weight. But if they're all so good, how come more than half the people stop within the first 3 months and fewer than 10% keep any weight off for a year? Read on to learn some of the dirty little secrets diet companies don't want you to know. |
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Caffeine and Your Workouts (Part 2 of 2)
If you read the first part of this article, you learned a lot of things we thought caffeine could help with it actually hurts. In medical studies we found it doesn't help lose weight, it doesn't help burn fat and it doesn't help build muscle. BUT, there IS something it can help with! Read part 2 to learn what. |
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Fiber Facts & Fallacies (1 of 2)
Is it true that fiber can lower cholesterol, prevent diabetes and reduce your risk of cancer? Well, two out of three isn't bad. Learn which ones in our 2 part series on Fiber. |
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Fiber Facts & Fallacies (2 of 2)
What is fiber? How much do we need in our diet? And exactly how can we eat more fiber? Answers to all these questions are in this weeks article. |
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Fruit - Is it a healthy choice?
Fruit has been getting a bad rap for quite awhile now. The problem isn't the fruit; it's the form that fruit comes in and how much you really eat that's important. |
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Don't Let Airlines Sabotage Your Waistline
If you're getting on a plane and traveling during the holidays, good luck getting something healthy. Read on and we'll share some of the better things you can bring along, what's available in the airports and even the last resort items you can ask for once you're airborne. |
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Chocolate Without Guilt
Did you know chocolate might actually be good for you? Read on to learn the pros and cons, how much you can eat and which types are the best choices. |
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Walk Away Your Chocolate Cravings
Do you have a hard time passing by chocolate treats? Do you struggle with cravings that only chocolate can satisfy? Read on and we'll tell you how to fight a chocolate addiction and win. |
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Is Your Meat Eco-Friendly?
One of the marketing tactics meat producers are trying to promote is the environmental sensitivity of their product. Is it legitimate or just hype? Read on to learn the facts and the fantasy. |
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Pork - Can it be a healthy choice?
Farmers have been breeding pigs for years to come up with much leaner cuts of meat. Read on to learn what cuts of pork are actually good for you. |
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Ground Beef Tricks / How to cut the fat and save some money.
Did you know that "85% Extra Lean" ground beef is almost 50% fat? Or that you can take a high fat package of ground beef and turn it into something healthy? Read on and we'll tell you all about it. |
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Breakfast Eaters are Smarter and Fitter than Breakfast Skippers
How would you like to lose up to 60 pounds and keep it off for at least six years? According to a study published in Journal of Obesity Research one of the key things successful dieters do is eat breakfast. That's right, the simple act of eating breakfast can help you lose weight and keep it off. Read on to learn why. |
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Save Money & Eat Healthy (1 of 3)
Food prices have been shooting through the roof lately. It seems like the only thing that's still cheap is food that's bad for you. This is the first in a three part series of how to save money while still eating healthy. The secret starts with how you plan. |
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Save Money & Eat Healthy (2 of 3)
There's more to saving money shopping than just bringing a list. Do you know where the most expensive food in the store is? Did you know that just by looking up, you can save 10%? Learn money and health saving strategies to use once you walk through the door. |
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Save Money & Eat Healthy (3 of 3)
Over the previous two articles we've been sharing ways to save money shopping while still eating healthy. First what to do before you head out, then what to look for in the store.
For our final installment in the series we've got some ideas on what to do once you get home. Learn how to prepare, package and label the food you buy so nothing goes to waste.
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Deceptive Gadgets & Weight Loss Schemes
Want to take a short-cut to weight loss? Don't waste your money on these bogus fads! |
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Water: The Battle Between Bottled and Tap
Fitness professionals will tell you drinking more water is one of the simplest things you can do if you're trying to adopt healthier habits. No problem! Drinking water is easy. All you have to do is decide where you're going to get that water. A bottle? The tap? Does it make a difference? |
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Bottled Water that DOESN'T Harm the Environment
Curious what we did to stop using plastic water bottles in a commercial gym? No excuses! See how it works for us in a high volume environment (and it can work for you too.) |
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Water Water Everywhere, How Much Should I Drink?
"Everybody should drink eight glasses of water a day." It's a number often repeated in articles, on TV and circulated worldwide via email. But is it true? Read on and learn about our five year search for the answer. |
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Meal Timing - Does WHEN You Eat Matter?
Does it really make a difference WHEN you eat your meals? Many diet plans have restrictions on eating an hour before bedtime. Some require you eat first thing in the morning. Still others suggest you shouldn't eat until after you exercise. Read on and we'll tell you what the latest research has found. |
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SuppleCON - How Supplement Companies STEAL Your Money
Have you ever bought a powder, pill or supplement only to realize afterwards it didn't do what the label claimed? You were conned! Read on and we'll tell you how to avoid getting taken again. |
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The Skinny Bitch Diet Revealed!
With it's simple approach and shockingly blunt language the Skinny Bitch Diet has become a national bestseller. Is it a book you should rely on for diet advice? Read on and we'll tell you what we thought. |
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Lactose Intolerance - When Milk Doesn't Do a Body Good
Does a single glass of milk make your stomach cramp up? Do you suffer diarrhea, gas or nausea every time you eat something with dairy in it? You might be one of the 70% of people worldwide with lactose intolerance. Read on and learn how to treat it and get more healthy protein back in your diet. |
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Blockbuster Movies & Gutbuster Food
Heading out to see a summer blockbuster? The smell of popcorn. The supersized drinks. Rows of candy and chips. It's all so tempting. Read on and we'll tell you how to avoid the diet landmines that lurk in movie theatres. |
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Salt: The Important Facts You Should Know
Did you know your salt shaker may be a lethal weapon? In fact, millions of people have died in the last 20 years because of excessive salt consumption. Read on and learn how to protect yourself. |
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Detox Fads Debunked
Think a Detox Diet is the way to go? Get the REAL story on these dangerous diets. |
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Superfruits: The Truth Behind the Hype
Have you heard about Superfruits? They're exotic fruits with names like mangosteen, noni, açai and goji. If you believe the hype they're the miracle ingredients in supplements that can slow down aging. In fact, those pills might kill you. Read on for the whole story. |
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How Fast Food Steals Your Time
You're running late, so you duck into McDonald's for a quick bite to eat. Do you know how long you'll have to exercise to burn that "quick bite" off? Read on and we'll tell you. |
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Eating Healthy Over 50
As we age, the definition of what makes a food "healthy" or "unhealthy" changes. If you're 50 and over, you should be adjusting your diet to take in those extra vitamins and minerals your changing body needs. Learn some healthy ways to adjust your diet. |
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MonaVie Supplement Review
We've started seeing the supplement MonaVie show up more and more frequently. Learn what we discovered about this popular drink. |
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How to Beat an Eating Binge
You're sitting on the couch, minding your own business, when suddenly it strikes. That urge to eat junk food. Now you have only 2 choices. Give in and suffer or take a stand and fight it. Learn more than a dozen things you can do to take back control. |
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Six Foods that Sabotage Diets
Those simple things you spread and pour on your meals for a little extra flavor may be adding pounds to your middle. Learn about six innocent foods that can sabotage your diet. |
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Protein Packed Meal Ideas
Lean protein is an important part of any diet. Unfortunately it can sometimes be quite difficult to take in enough each day to meet your minimum requirements. Here are a few easy ways to eat more protein. |
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Energy Drinks - Marketing Genius
When you need a little boost, do you turn to energy drinks like Monster, Amp, Red Bull or 5-Hour Energy? Read on and learn some of the dirty little secrets they’re hiding. |
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Resistant Starch - The Carb That Helps You Lose Fat
What would you say if I told you eating carbs is good for you? Because of all the bad press carbs have gotten the last few years, many people wouldn't believe me. But if you're trying to eat healthy, you should put them back on the menu. The key is making sure it's the right TYPE of carb. Read all about "Resistant Carbs" and how they can help you lose fat. |
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Why Are We Selling Sugar Water to Students?
Large soda companies are paying millions of dollars for exclusive contracts to sell their caffeinated sugar water to students. What's worse is people are defending the practice, because they think money is more important than student's health! We uncover the four major myths that are keeping the machines in place and the realities behind each one. |
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Cooking Impaired to Fit Meals Fast
Are you trying to get in shape while frequenting fast food restaurants? Do you know the first name of your pizza delivery guy? Is your kitchen a storage room for a refrigerator and stove? Learn how spending time cooking can help you lose weight, build muscle and save money. |
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Milk, Infants and Pasteurization, The Real Story
Did you know babies aren't supposed to drink cow's milk? Here's why. Plus, we look into which is better for you, raw or pasteurized milk. One may be jeopardizing your health. |
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Milk, Calcium, Osteoporosis and Cancer Connection
Are the ads true that claim, "Milk Builds Strong Bones"? Researchers found that there were no differences in bone fractures between the women who drank two or more glasses of milk a day versus women who consumed one or fewer glasses a week. Learn why... |
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Milk Roulette - Choosing a Healthier Option
What type of milk is best for you, cow, soy, almond, rice or coconut? |
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39 Ways to Cut 100 Calories a Day
Losing weight can be done gradually, just by making small changes in your daily habits. Read on to learn 39 easy ways to cut at least 100 calories out of your diet a day. |
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Packing the Perfect Picnic
A picnic on a sunny afternoon is one of the joys of summer. It's also an opportunity for binge eating of unhealthy food. Here's how to plan a picnic that's both good tasting and good for you. |
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Spicy Secrets of Healthy Food
Most people think healthy means an endless progression of egg whites, skinless chicken breast and steamed vegetables. Those are healthy options, but what kind of life would it be if you were forced to eat the same boring things day after day? Learn how to turn good food into great by creatively using spices. |
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Fight Food Cravings
Do you experience food cravings that sabotage your diet plans? Here are seven ways to fight off those desires and get a slimmer body. |
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Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain
Don't pack on the pounds over the holidays this year. Learn how to avoid the typical weight gain. |
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Halloween Cravings
Halloween is a huge temptation. Learn how to indulge in candy responsibly. You CAN enjoy some treats, the key is what you choose and how you eat them. |
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Supermarket Shopping Secrets - 1 of 3
Modern supermarkets are amazing places. A typical store carries 30,000 to 40,000 mostly perishable products, carefully arranged to make you want to buy. Music is piped in to relax you, the air is filled with smells that make you hungry and you're surrounded by displays that encourage you to let down your guard. Learn how to plan your next trip so you buy the things that are GOOD for you. |
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Supermarket Shopping Secrets - 2 of 3
How to select fruits, vegetables and a dozen more tips on saving money and making healthier choices in the supermarket. |
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Supermarket Shopping Secrets - 3 of 3
The best way to find the freshest eggs (ignore the use by date), the leanest cuts of meat and when shopping at a convenience store will SAVE you money. |
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Alcohol and Weight Loss
Our bodies don't digest alcohol the same way they digest food. If you're going to drink while dieting, the key is to know two very important things. How much alcohol is appropriate and when is the best time for a drink. |
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Making a Menu - The Secret to a Healthy Diet
The critical part of any shopping trip isn't the list, but rather the menu you make before the list. That's because when the typical person makes a list, they fill it with the same foods they've always bought, just more of the good things and less of the bad. |
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Better Food Choices
Did you know that doing something as simple as switching from 2% milk to fat free can help you lose 6.5 pounds a year? Learn how small changes can have a major impact. |
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Sweet Addiction: How to Fight Sugar Cravings
8 steps you can take to battle sugar addiction. |
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Better Food Choices 2 - Skip This, Eat That!
How many calories are packed in a single serving of fruit? What are the best ways to prepare vegetables? Which cuts of meat are the healthiest? |
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Fight Childhood Obesity
From 1980 to 2010, childhood obesity more than tripled. Today, nearly half of all children are overweight or obese. As alarming as that statistic is, what's even more disturbing is 51% of parents with an overweight child failed to recognize that their child had a weight problem. How are your kids? |
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How Many Times a Day Should You Eat?
If you're trying to lose weight, eating five meals a day is better than three. Really! |
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Sugar Deadly Sugar
Quit counting carbs! Fiber and sugar are both carbs. Americans need more fiber in their diet and less sugar. Here's how to get more of the good stuff and less of the bad. |
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Family Dinners Help You Live Longer
Save money, get closer to your family and take control of your food. All you have to do is get together for a family meal. |
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Clean Eating
Clean eating is one of the next "big things" being pushed by health magazines and fitness professionals. Should you change the way you eat? |
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Lunch - How to Pack a Healthy Lunch
In a rather startling study done in England, researchers found that only about 1% of the lunches kids brought from home met the nutritional standards set for school meals. 99 out of every 100 lunches were too high in fat, salt and/or sugar. Here's how to make sure your meals are balanced. |
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Salt Hides in Unexpected Places
If I told you a handful of potato chips was full of salt, you probably wouldn't be surprised. But what you might not know is how much salt is in a frozen meal, a slice of bread or canned vegetables. Eating too much salt has been linked to high blood pressure, increased risk of heart attack, stroke and even impaired blood vessel function. Here's how to spot it and cut back. |
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Lunch - How to Keep it Safe
Packing a balanced lunch is one thing, now you want to make sure it's safe. Here's how to keep everything fresh. |
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The Alkaline Diet
Have you heard about the alkaline diet? Do you avoid acidic foods in an attempt to live a healthier life? We decided to dig a little and uncover the myths and realities of this popular program. |
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The Chocolate Milk Diet
Chocolate milk is the most nutritious food on the planet! At least that's what several articles have claimed over the last few months. Is it really that good for you? |
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Building a Better Protein Shake
Some tips and tricks to making a better tasting protein shake. No more thick, chalky concoctions that you have to choke to get down! |
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Halloween Candy - How to Avoid Binges
When you're surrounded by temptation, it's easy to let a little slip turn into a real diet disaster. Here are some things you can do to avoid pigging out on Halloween candy. |
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Does Protein + Leucine = Bigger Muscles?
Leucine is one of the hot new things currently promoted by supplement companies. It's being added to drinks, powders and pills with the vague promise you'll grow more muscle if you take it. Read our special report on this "miracle" ingredient. |
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12 Foods to Keep You Full
What you eat matters. The right foods help keep you full, give you energy and build muscle. The wrong foods make you tired, unleash cravings and create havoc with your body. To help you get in better shape, here are 12 things that keep you full. |
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The Impact of Lunch and Break Skipping
Do you work through lunch because you don’t think you have time to eat? Skipping lunch makes you fat, less productive, more prone to mistakes and less happy with your job than people who take a break. Print this article and leave it for your boss to read. |
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Red Yeast Rice - Food as Medicine
If you have high cholesterol, you might have heard that eating Red Yeast Rice can help. In fact, it did before the FDA stepped in. Learn how big government and bad business collided to kill a healthy option. |
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Eat the Alphabet and Geocache Exploring
Want to get more vegetables in your diet? Try eating the alphabet! And when you're done eating, learn more about the neighborhood you live in with a geocache treasure hunt. |
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Seven Easy Fat Loss Solutions
Stop nibbling, make snacks formal and switching your plates are a few of the easy changes you can make to start losing weight now. . |
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The Sordid Secrets of Protein Bars
The best way to maintain energy and a consistent weight is by eating several times a day. But who has the time for 5 meals a day? That's where protein bars can help. Here's how to pick the good from the bad. |
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How Food Companies Create Addictive Food
Flavoring food is a multi-billion dollar industry. Their goal? To create "addictive" food. By the looks of American waistlines, they're succeeding. Learn how they use science to crush your willpower. |
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How to Pick a Better Breakfast Cereal
Do you start the day in a sugar filled way? Here's how to pick the best breakfast cereals for you! |
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Confusing Coconut Claims
Are you drinking coconut oil because someone said it's good for you? Put down the glass and read what we found before you take another sip. |
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Fake Fiber?
Fiber is popping up in more and more foods that never had it before. Have you ever heard of FrankenFiber? |
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Coconut Water & Coconut Milk
Can coconut water help you live longer or cure a hangover? Should you drink coconut milk to lose weight? |
