Eat By the Clock

Eat By the Clock

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Forget eating three big meals a day. Eat around the clock. That doesn’t mean bingeing on junk food whenever you see fit. Instead, many dietitians and researchers encourage eating small, balanced meals. The body usually needs three to four hours to digest an average-size meal. To prevent the body from…

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Should You Go Gluten-Free?

Should You Go Gluten-Free?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

For many people who suffer from celiac disease or wheat allergies, eating a sandwich or drinking a beer can be uncomfortable at best and nearly fatal at worst. Products that contain gluten, a thickening additive that is also present in wheat, barley, rye and oats, can pose problems such as…

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Is Dieting Stressful?

Is Dieting Stressful?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Of course trying to lose weight can be stressful, especially if you place unrealistic demands on yourself. Stop beating yourself up and learn how to manage the stress that inevitably comes from following a diet and fitness program. Constant stress can even be a culprit in derailing your diet efforts…

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Freshen Your Breath, Reduce Cancer Risk

Freshen Your Breath, Reduce Cancer Risk

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Freshen up with parsley. You probably didn’t know it, but the benefits of fresh parsley go well beyond simply adding color to a plate. This herb is actually enriched with plenty of healing properties – and who can forget the fragrant flavor it adds to foods. The two most popular…

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Don’t Be an April Fool on Your Bike

Don’t Be an April Fool on Your Bike

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

The start of nice weather means everything is thawing out. Breaking out the bicycle is a great idea for jumpstarting spring weight loss. Getting around by bike is also a great way to get a head start on celebrating Earth Day by eschewing gas-guzzling cars. Riding your bike for an…

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Bring Your Own Snacks to Outings

Bring Your Own Snacks to Outings

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

When you attend a theme park or a ball game, it’s easy to fall prey to concession stands offering hot dogs, sodas, cheese nachos and other high-calorie favorites. Instead of buying into fattening fare, pack your own cooler. Bring along bottled water, cold cuts, fresh fruit, pretzels and other convenient…

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Beware of the Silent Killer

Beware of the Silent Killer

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

You think you’re safe eating those “healthy” frozen entrees? Well, think again. They’re loaded with the silent killer, better known as sodium. Many people are so consumed by the fat and calorie content of foods that they overlook the sodium content. The problem with sodium is that it is hidden…

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Chew, Chew Training

Chew, Chew Training

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Chewing your food is the first step in the all-important digestion process. In order to digest food properly, your food must be broken down into a liquid form before it’s swallowed. When you don’t get the job done, large food particles that haven’t been digested make an appearance in the…

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Are You Sitting Down?

Are You Sitting Down?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Resting on your laurels – aka your butt – can kill you, experts say. Sitting for long periods of time, even if you exercise regularly, can harm your health. Whether it’s at the office, in the car, in front of the TV, on the phone, reading or at school, the…

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Is Salad Dressing Making You Fat?

Is Salad Dressing Making You Fat?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

A salad is healthy… until you cover it in high-calorie, high-fat dressing. Most people are surprised to find out that a serving of salad dressing is a mere two tablespoons. Two tablespoons of ranch dressing cost 148 calories and 15 grams of fat, while two tablespoons of Caesar dressing add…

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