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Low Carb or Low Fat? Which is Healthiest?

I thought you might be interested in a new study done by Dr. Gary Foster, Ph.D., of Temple University. Dr. Foster and his team recruited 300 obese adults and followed them for two full years. Half the participants followed a diet low in carbohydrates and the other half followed a diet low in fat. The [...]

Thyroid and Weight Gain

Is you thyroid making you gain weight?  Have you ever wondered if you have trouble losing weight because your thyroid is under active?  Almost 10% of us have this problem, and many more of us have many of the symptoms of low thyroid, even though our blood test show our levels to be in the [...]

Cortisol and Belly Fat

If you care about how you look – at all – you don’t want a fat belly. Though often no matter how much you diet there it is. You may lose weight in your arms and legs, but your belly is right out there in front, begging to be seen. What are you doing wrong? [...]

Caffeine Free Drinks; Which One Tastes Best?

OK, first I’m going to admit this is a rather subjective issue. The Caffeine Free Drinks I think tastes best may not be the one you think tastes best but . . . We’re gonna give it a go anyway. I actually like the taste of water myself. But first lets look at some reason [...]

Atkins Endulge Bars

Ok, sometimes no matter how well you plan or how dedicated you are to your diet, you’ve just got to have a little something sweet. Now I’m not advocating eating these type things all the time, but sometimes it’s a case of “I’m GONNA have a treat or SOMEBODY is gonna pay!” For times like [...]

Atkins Diet Bars

For those on a low carb diet like such as The Atkins Diet or a reduced carb diet such as the G.I. Diet (Glycemic Index Diet),  Fat Loss 4 Idiots,  South Beach Diet, The Diet Solution, The Mediterranean Diet and the Zone Diet, a great low calorie meal replacement bar would be the Atkins Diet [...]

Diet Tips for a High Altitude Environment

About one in three people are adversely affected by changes in altitude, and are in danger of suffering some form of mountain sickness. And though it is usually not dangerous, it can be and may even be fatal if you fail to recognize the signs and take appropriate action. The first thing you should know [...]

Get Rid of Belly Fat and Get Rid of Love Handles

There are not many people I’ve known who haven’t wondered at one time or another how to get rid of love handles or how to get rid of belly fat. Those of us who have love handles, also known by other colorful names like spare tire, belly fat, and pot-belly, find very little to love [...]

What’s The Healthiest Diet To Follow?

There are hundreds of diets out there, and it can be mind boggling to keep track of them all. But whether you’re trying to lose weight, or are simply wanting to stay healthy by eating a healthy diet, you’re going to have to weed through them to find the one that’s best for you. The [...]

Low Fat and Calorie and Point Counting Diets

Many people prefer to count calories or points. The real beauty of these plans is the flexability. You can eat anything you want, as long as you keep your calories or points under a predetermined level. If you love to cook and have the willpower to postpone gratification, these plans have been very successful for [...]

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