23rd February 2009
People who drink diet soft drinks don't lose weight. In fact, they gain weight, per recent studies. The findings come from eight years of data collected by Sharon P. Fowler, MPH, and colleagues at the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio...
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13th February 2009
We recommend that you attempt to adhere to the exact menu as closely as possible to obtain variety in nutrients, vitamins, antioxidants and phytonutrients. If you need to substitute a food, do your best to substitute with a food of the same quality. For e...
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23rd January 2009
The common cold is caused by any of a number of viruses that can involve the upper respiratory tract. As your body fights the attacking virus, you get the symptoms of a cold, including nasal congestion, sneezing and sniffles.
How well protected are you...
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15th December 2008
Now that we're in the new year many woman have started their health and fitness journey. What does this mean? The gyms are packed and at times you'll be waiting in line for machines or weights. But are those machines worth waiting for?
To maximize ...
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10th November 2008
Eating out is, in a sense, eating blind. You don't usually have access to nutrition labels, so you don't realize how the cheese, butter, oil, sugar, and oversize portions are adding up. The veggies may arrive dripping with butter and cream. The bread's he...
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24th September 2008
Children who eat a nutritious lunch perform better in school. The best lunch is a combination of foods that supply protein, fat and carbohydrates to sustain energy and concentration for several hours. Eating foods from at least three food groups gives chi...
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09th September 2008
With our busy schedules and fast pace life, we are not left with much time for meal and snack preparation. The good news is you don't have to sacrifice health and nutrition even when you're on the run. In fact, healthy eating is more important than ever w...
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