Diet Myths and Facts
Feeling Hungrier? Poor Sleep May be to Blame
Study after study keeps coming out showing a link between poor sleep and increased weight. We all know that sleep is essential for proper health. But, how vital is it for keeping weight under control?...
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Mountain Dew Drinkers Are Heaviest, Espresso Drinkers Lightest
Have you ever wondered if people of certain weights buy certain drinks? We have the answers, and they will surprise you...
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8 Diet and Exercise Myths That Die Hard
AKA "Things we thought we knew that might be wrong". In this article, we will look at some other misconceptions surrounding nutrition and exercise. There are many diet and exercise philosophies that have been preached for so long that most...
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Insulin: Is the Bad Rap Justified?
The insulin-makes-you-fat issue is something I've come full circle on. My formal nutrition education came mostly in the mid-90's when low fat still reigned supreme and low carb was a fad and a potentially dangerous one at that. Fast...
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Poll: A Vegan Diet Almost "Killed" Angelina Jolie
During a recent Interview "Salt" star, Angelina Jolie, said the secret to her beauty was a big juicy steak. She didn't always eat red meat and at one time followed a strict vegan diet until she said it almost...
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Poll: Are You 'Skinny Fat'?
Not only do people have to deal with the issue of being labeled as 'fat' or as 'skinny', but now it seems there is a new label becoming popular in the world of diet & fitness. The Healthy Boy...
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The Average American Eats 85.5 Pounds of Fat!
We stumbled on a great graphic that illustrates what the average American eats throughout the course of one year. In our day to day lives it seems like those little indulgences don't make a difference, but over the course...
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Former Contestant Slams "The Biggest Loser"
Opinions are divided when it comes to the iconic weight loss show. No doubt thousands of people have been inspired by the transformations, and have themselves made some changes of their own for the better. There is a dark...
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Why You Shouldn't Buy Lots of Diet Books
Ever felt a sense of deja vu when you are reading the latest diet book? Or get the feeling that you've been tricked by some clever marketing? Here is how many diet books are constructed: The Name A captivating...
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39 Painful Truths About Diet That No-one Ever Told Me
Ever wish you could get the real facts about dieting and health? And not just made-up magazine fluff? There have been so many things that I thought were the answer, but hindsight has taught me better....
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The Biggest Loser: Dangerous Weight Loss
While there is no clear definition of what constitutes "unsafe" weight loss, it's probably fair to say that "The Biggest Loser" flirts with that blurry line at the best of times. Add some additional measures to the already-extreme methods imparted...
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Does Someone You Know Need to Be Told the Truth?
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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Children's Health Magazine: Brought To You By Lucky Charms!
There's a lot of buzz surrounding the launch of "Children's Health Magazine", Rodale Press' latest magazine endeavour (whose line-up includes Men's Health, Women's Health, and Prevention to name a few). The magazine appears to have all the right ingredients...
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"Phantom Fat" May Linger After Weight Loss
Naturally, we focus on the wonderful benefits of losing weight (fat) - the health boost, the self-confidence, the ability to move around with more ease and less discomfort. For many however, the self-image that accompanied being fat lingers long...
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Are You Still Being Fooled By These Diet Myths?
SXC: Lusi Wouldn't you agree the diet industry is saturated with unhealthy weight loss misconceptions? This has helped lead to an explosion of behaviors, which do little to encourage good health and well-being in the long run. I hate the...
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Exercise Advertisements Make You Eat More
this is my bookI guess it's an oxymoron like "jumbo shrimp" or "yeah-no." But to make America's obesity problems even worse, our own fitness ads have turned against us! Now, it's not nearly as bad as Skynet becoming self aware,...
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The 8 Most Overrated Health Trends
Before I unveil my list of the most overrated exercise and diet trends, I feel a disclaimer or two is in order: I'm in favor of anything that helps people become healthy or fit. The word "overrated" needs to...
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Diet Quackery Exposed: Don't Be Deceived
In our quests for health, longevity, weight loss, happiness, there is no shortage of people willing to take our money. A short documentary called "Here be Dragons: An Introduction to Critical Thinking" exposes the most common tricks of the trade...
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Do You Make These Mistakes With Your Diet?
Do you ever feel like there is too much to worry about when eating healthy? Are you the person that gets so stressed out about health that you go on a binge? Here are 10 things we mistakenly worry about...
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Can Splenda Help Weight Loss?
More and more evidence is emerging that using artificial sweeteners may be something of a false economy. In Mike's list of Food Additives - Splenda is placed in the 'safe' category as far as health goes. It is worth noting...
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