Starch Blocker Diet

Starch Blocker Diet

Diet Reviews / Low Carb

The body has an enzyme known as alpha amylase which turns starches into sugar. After this happens, the sugar is stored as fat in the body leading to weight gain. To fight the process, scientists turned to a protein found in white kidney beans to get rid of more than…

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Do You and Your Partner Fight Fair?

Do You and Your Partner Fight Fair?

Love / Love Tips

It may seem like all bets are off when you and your partner start going at it in an argument. But out of respect and love for each other, it’s important to follow a few rules of engagement so that you both fight fair. The first and most important rule…

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Easy Ways to Get Your Water

Easy Ways to Get Your Water

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

You know you’re supposed to drink those eight glasses a day, but water can be so…boring. But take heart – there are lots of ways to incorporate water into your daily diet without having to tote around a gallon jug of H2O. When you wake up in the morning, the…

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Earth Day: Do Your Part

Earth Day: Do Your Part

Moms / Mom Tips

Who says it’s not easy being green? Today is Earth Day, a day created to raise awareness when it comes to the environment. Although it was established in 1970, it continues to grow in popularity every year. Initially, Earth Day was only observed in the United States. However, the celebration…

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Why Having a Gay BFF Is Important

Why Having a Gay BFF Is Important

Love / Love Tips

He’s the guy with whom you can discuss your deepest relationship secrets, insecurities about your body and the one you go to for fashion advice. He’s not your boyfriend – he may already have one of those himself. He’s the Will to your Grace, the Stanford to your Carrie, the…

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Beans Good For More than Your Heart

Beans Good For More than Your Heart

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

There’s an old saying that beans are good for your heart…but that’s just the beginning. Research shows that beans are chock full of goodness. In addition to reducing the risk of heart disease, beans also beat certain types of cancer. This high-protein, low-fat staple is loaded with nutrients including calcium,…

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Have Fun With Fondue

Have Fun With Fondue

Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes

A night with family and friends is always a nice addition to our busy lives. When did you last enjoy great conversion over a delicious meal without having to spend a fortune or slaving for hours in the kitchen? If you can’t remember, then perhaps it’s time to enjoy fondue…

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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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