Dr. Mehmet Oz recently proclaimed the benefits of consuming raspberry ketone supplements on his TV program, The Dr. Oz Show.

There has been increased hype about the supplement as a fat burner and a metabolism booster.

But, do Raspberry Ketones really work?

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Nowadays, we can buy turkey sausage, chicken sausage, Italian sausage, and many more.

With so many options, is there really a healthy choice out there at the grocery store?

And, can sausage ever be a part of a lower calorie diet?

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I found myself in a pinch and ordering some Papa John's pizza.

This popular pizza is probably full of white processed flour, but other than that, I thought, "how bad can it be?"

After all, their marketing revolves around claiming they use fresh, all natural ingredients.

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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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When I recently heard about nutritional yeast, I was curious to know what this product could do for my health.

It certainly sounded like a strange foreign food, but I was willing to give it a try for all the supposed nutrition benefits.

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Since February is known as Heart Awareness Month, I thought we could review the key lifestyle habits for a healthy heart.

After all, most experts say that the heart can beat between 1 and 2.5 billion beats per lifetime.

So, we might as well try to help the heart with its job!

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Theoretically, weight loss happens when you take in less calories than you burn off.

Of course, nothing in life is quite this simple, but keeping this notion in mind throughout the week is important.

You might be surprised at how quickly you shed those last few unwanted pounds using these 5 diet tips.

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Subway fast food chain is well-known for their spokesman, Jared, who lost 245 pounds on the Subway diet.

The company recently launched new breakfast menu items including flatbreads and egg white sandwiches.

Seems like a great idea for those on the go, but how does the nutrition stack up?

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Healthy Choice brand recently launched their new variety of frozen meals inspired by the TV show Top Chef.

I saw a coworker bring one for lunch, and was pleasantly surprised by the ingredient list.

I just had to investigate.

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Yes, it is true--there are specific foods that can affect how well your thyroid functions if you have hypothyroidism.

Those who have hypothyroidism may fight a constant battle with weight because the metabolism is not running as fast.

Luckily, there are small diet changes you can make to better support the thyroid.

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If you haven't tried almond butter, it will grow on you.

It not only is nutritionally better for you than peanut butter, but it also has a different taste and texture.

Give it a chance and you will come to love almond butter that has a wide variety of health benefits.

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When working on weight loss we are often told to avoid all creamy sauces and condiments.

But, you ask, "Mayonnaise is just eggs and oil, right?"

We know eggs and some oils are considered healthy foods in moderation, so why then is mayo on the do not eat list for weight loss?

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Forget the goji berries, pomegranate, and acai berry for now.

This year, with all the rising costs in the supermarket, we are leaning toward the more familiar fruit, tart cherries, for top nutrition.

Their rich, red flesh boasts plenty of antioxidants and is comparable to blueberries.

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One ounce of dark chocolate can boast plenty of health benefits and antioxidants.

However, you have to be careful about which brand of chocolate you buy.

All dark chocolate is not created equal.

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Now in the age of Starbucks at every corner, or at least some kind of coffee within walking distance, we have to be conscious about our coffee consumption.

Pour in a little non-dairy creamer every day, multiple sugar packs here and there, and you may be picking up an unhealthy habit.

Just two sugar packets a day adds up to 10,950 extra Calories a Year!

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