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Tag: healthy diet

Are you taking too many supplements?

Are You Taking Too Many Supplements?

Are you taking too many supplements? There’s a common misconception that supplements, being natural, are harmless. Here’s why that’s not always the case and who can benefit from nutritional supplements.

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The Real Reason Americans Are Living Longer

The Real Reason Americans Are Living Longer

Americans are living longer. The average life expectancy is slowly rising – but why? Part of it is related to better treatment of diseases and early detection, but a new study shows diet may play a role too. Are Americans actually eating healthier? Get the full story.

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Do Potatoes Belong in a Healthy Diet?

Do Potatoes Belong in a Healthy Diet?

Potatoes have a bad reputation as being a high-carb food that contributes to weight gain. But are potatoes really all that bad for your waistline? Read on and discover what’s good and what’s bad about munching on potatoes and whether they can be part of a weight control diet.

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Whole Grains: Do They Have a Place in a Healthy Diet?

Whole Grains: Do They Have a Place in a Healthy Diet?

You often hear people say that whole grain foods are unhealthy and should be avoided. Is there any truth to this idea? Find out what research shows about whole grains – the dietary components they offer and whether they have health benefits. You might be surprised.

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Why Grass-Fed Beef Is Healthier

Why Grass-Fed Beef Is Healthier

Red meat in moderation can be part of a healthy diet. The type of red meat you want to avoid is processed meat that contains added preservatives and salt. What about grass-fed beef versus grain-fed? Find out why grass-fed beef is a better choice when it comes to your health.

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Using a Mnemonic Acronym in Healthy Weight Loss

Using a Mnemonic Acronym in Healthy Weight Loss

A mnemonic acronym helps people remember helpful facts that are easy to forget without a convenient prompt. Elementary school students know that HOMES is an easy way to recall Huron,Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior as the Great Lakes. A treatment for sprain is rest, ice, compression and elevation (RICE), and cryptologists find special meaning in SENORITA. Taking the advice of psychologists to use acronyms as gentle reminders, you can use WEIGHT LOSS to keep your healthy weight loss plan on track.

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The Top Nine Myths That Are Stopping You From Losing Weight

The Top Nine Myths That Are Stopping You From Losing Weight

Websites and magazines are full of conflicting advice about diet and losing weight. Do you need to cut out carbohydrates? Should you try to stop eating snacks of any kind? Does consuming food in the evening cause the most weight gain? Read on to discover the answers to these questions and more as you learn about the top nine myths that are stopping you from losing weight.

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