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Banish the Belly Bulge
Belly fat is dangerous fat to carry because it makes it harder for your body to regulate blood sugar, blood fats, and blood pressure. Plus, the
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December is Pear Month, so today I want to celebrate with a fact sheet about pears! Pears are members of the family rosaceae. There are many
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A salad full of colorful vegetables, a low-fat baked potato, and a lean chicken breast for dinner. Sounds like a healthy meal, doesn't it? Well, it
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Whether you follow a low-fat diet or prefer a higher-fat Mediterranean eating style, the reality is that fat is an essential component of our food
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Did our ancestors have it right? Here's what you should know about the Paleo diet. Thousands of years ago there were no farms; no machines to
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What Is Saturated Fat? Saturated fat is a type of fat that’s usually solid at room temperature. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans,
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A recent report by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) sounded yet another alarm about the growing crisis of antibiotic resistance. The report
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Your first meal of the day is the most important. Here are five breakfast ideas to start your day off right. You ate breakfast this morning, so why
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High in vital trace minerals and unique antioxidants, oats can lower cholesterol levels and help you reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and
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Here's a review of some ways to improve your lung function through healthful eating. While the National Institute of Cancer maintains that giving up
Read MoreThe Power of Antioxidants
Weapons in the war against free radicals In the supplement, cereal, and beverage aisle, you see all sorts of things labeled as being “high in
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