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Lola: The Weight Loss Chocolate

Weight loss chocolate Lola was unveiled at a European chocolate show (wish I'd had an invite to that).

The makers Cocoa Bio claim the consumer will "immediately feel a sensation of pleasure and will detect that we have eaten an appetite satisfying food thus reducing the feeling of hunger and making us feel better" (note this is an English translation).

Personally I think it's the slime green color. One look at what you're eating and you're sure to put the chocolate box down.

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14 comments · November 18, 2009

Vegetarians - You Are What You Eat

Although I don't agree with the sentiment behind this advertisement from the International Vegetarian Union (click for a larger image) -- that vegetables are all your body needs -- I still think it's a kick-ass, creative picture.

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12 comments · November 18, 2009

Are Calorie Totals On Menus Effective?

New legislation in New York City has required calorie information on menus since early this year. But are the calorie figures having any effect on consumer's choices? » more

14 comments · November 10, 2009

Eating Fiber Helps Cut Belly Fat

True / Slant

Nobody likes belly fat. It's probably the biggest reason people keep eating right and exercising.

Comedian Kevin James has a great line about it: "I just want to lose enough weight so my stomach doesn't jiggle when I brush my teeth."

It's the truth! And keeping that belly away could be as easy as eating more fiber.

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10 comments · November 10, 2009

17 More Home Truths For Fitness Wannabes

This is a continuation to last months health rant "17 Home Truths Every Health Freak Needs to Hear". Here are 17 more quick tips, opinions and rants on exercise and nutrition.

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13 comments · November 9, 2009

Kellogg's Nailed Over "Immunity Supporting" Cereal

USA Today

How cool is this! Cocoa Krispies, every child's favorite dessert--err, breakfast cereal--may actually support kids' immunity.

Or so says Kellogg's. And apparently, its some sort of unexplainable food magic, because nutrition advocates don't have a clue what Kellogg's is talking about.

Skeptics think Kellogg's is just trying to cash in on all the Swine Flu hysteria.

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12 comments · November 5, 2009

90 Calorie Coke: Will it Shrink You?

Tom Cassidy

Here's a clever idea. If drinking too much soda is bad for you, don't drink less of it, drink LESS of it.

Confused? Me too. But the bigwigs at Coca-Cola figure reducing the size of Coke cans to a "90 calorie mini can" is a slam-dunk to fight obesity.

Just like fun-size candy bars are! Here's the gist of it, sucking down a 90 ounce can keeps your calories down, but still lets you get your fix.

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16 comments · October 26, 2009

Why You Should Be Eating Nuts

Nuts are tasty, loaded with good fat, protein, fiber, nutrients and phytochemicals that are heart healthy and potentially good for the waistline. Barring allergies, there aren't many reasons not to include nuts in your diet. Let's take a look at some interesting studies, tips and tidbits about nuts.

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28 comments · October 16, 2009

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