When Is a Fitness Gadget a Gimmick?

When Is a Fitness Gadget a Gimmick?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

When you see those get-fit-quick fitness products advertised on TV, what’s your first reaction? The irresistible temptation is hard to resist when big results, like a “six-pack in 30 days!” are promised. When the ads are just so believable – and when famous faces hawk them – it’s tough not…

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French Women Don’t Get Fat

French Women Don’t Get Fat

Diet Reviews / High Fiber

Consume three meals a day, load up on fruits and veggies, swear off super-sizing, incorporate physical activity into your daily routine, drink water and eat your favorite snacks on occasion. It is common sense and it works. Just look at French women. The French diet is usually rich in butter,…

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Grapefruit Diet

Grapefruit Diet

Diet Reviews / Low Calorie

Legend has it that grapefruit makes the fat-burning process move more quickly. The beta-carotene found in pink grapefruit lowers cholesterol and improves heart health. Most people grapple with the grapefruit diet to lose their extra pounds fast. Yet, common sense says it is more a by-product of drastic calorie reduction…

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Crunch, Munch and Lose

Crunch, Munch and Lose

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Cruciferous foods have a reputation to protect. That’s because they’re known for their disease-fighting, diet-friendly properties. Broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale, cabbage and bok choy are all cruciferous vegetables. When it comes to health benefits, these veggies are chock full of phytochemicals, vitamins, minerals and fiber. What they are most…

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What Foods Should You Buy Organic?

What Foods Should You Buy Organic?

Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating

So you want to buy organic without breaking the bank? If you’re not able to buy all organic produce, you can pick and choose to maximize health benefits. In general, fruits and vegetables with thin, edible skins will pass on more pesticides and herbicides to the consumer. Those with thick,…

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Acid Reflux: Causes and Prevention

Acid Reflux: Causes and Prevention

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

By Peter Hutch Acid reflux disorder, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, is a condition worthy of ample attention. This chronic and complicated health problem affects the digestive tract by causing inflammation and even permanent damage to the esophagus. Because it affects a great number of people world-wide,…

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Gluten Intolerance Symptoms: Do You Have Them?

Gluten Intolerance Symptoms: Do You Have Them?

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

Cramps, constipation, queasiness…if these uncomfortable symptoms result from feasting on your favorite foods, then you may be experiencing gluten intolerance symptoms. The symptoms of gluten intolerance may resemble celiac disease, but they are two very different conditions.  Sufferers of this uncomfortable and sometimes embarrassing condition may experience symptoms hours after…

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