Eat for All-Day Energy

Eat for All-Day Energy

Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating

How many times have we started a diet, only to have a decrease in blood sugar sabotage our efforts by lunchtime? Sometimes dieting can feel like a double-edged sword. We do everything right. We count calories, fat and carbohydrates and we reduce our sodium. Then why does it sometimes feel…

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Juice Diet

Juice Diet

Diet Reviews / Low Calorie

Fasts, which typically last a single day to five days, substitute fruit and vegetable juices in place of all solid foods. These juices must be all-natural, free of sugar, salt and additives. Proponents recommend using organic juices as a source. Choose from celery, carrot, kale, apple, pineapple, cabbage and spinach…

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5 Day Miracle Diet

5 Day Miracle Diet

Diet Reviews / Glycemic Index

In Puhn’s own words, you’ll eliminate all of your cravings for junk food prior to five days of starting this diet by following the guidelines. Once these kinds of cravings are gone, you’re sure to lose weight, she says. The 5-Day Miracle Diet hones in on two factors: the time…

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Healthful, Tasty Coffee Drinks

Healthful, Tasty Coffee Drinks

Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes

by Michael Totten For the dieter, the key to choosing a healthy coffee drink is to know where the calories are hiding. Black coffee alone is calorie-free. As well, many studies are showing that coffee has health benefits. In moderation, coffee can half your risk of getting gallstones or Parkinson’s…

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Schwarzbein Principle

Schwarzbein Principle

Diet Reviews / Glycemic Index

Drawing from her experience as an endocrinologist, Dr. Diana Schwarzbein has created a nutritional approach to control insulin levels by regulating the intake of carbs. Her five-prong plan has several recommendations that adopt different nutritional guidelines to reducing stress. The byproduct of these efforts is a smaller chance of degenerative…

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Problems Down There? Answer a Burning Question

Problems Down There? Answer a Burning Question

Love / Intimacy

If your vagina is on fire, it’s time to get some help. No one ever wants to talk to people about vaginal burning, which is why we’re going after all the embarassing problems women experience “down there” that cause a burning sensation. About Vaginal Burning, Irritation and Itching Women who…

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Puppy Love: Keeping Kids Safe

Puppy Love: Keeping Kids Safe

Moms / Mom Tips

There’s nothing cuter than watching your children engage in play with man’s best friend. Unfortunately, it’s not always fun and games with your four-legged friends. There are an estimated 1 to 2 million dog bites every year. At the end of the day, animals are still animals, so you want…

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9 Ways to Celebrate Hanukkah

9 Ways to Celebrate Hanukkah

Moms / Mom Tips

Just because you aren’t Jewish doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate Hanukkah, the festival of lights. Many people now celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas, even if they don’t practice Judaism. Hanukkah is a great opportunity for you to expose your children to other religions. More than just a learning experience, it…

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