Category Archives: Health

Weight Loss – Fluid Intake and Nutrition

Diets, especially those that focus on weight loss, often concentrate on what to eat. But fluids are a major part of any healthy, balanced diet as well. Runners know this well, but the same guidelines apply to anyone interested in … Continue reading

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Weight Loss – Fiber and Why It’s Good

In Nutrition circles, one often hears “eat fiber, it’s good for you”. But fiber is a carbohydrate and those are supposed to be bad, or at least severely limited. What gives? The resolution to this dilemma lies in examining more … Continue reading

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Weight Loss – Selecting The Right Weight Loss Program

For some people a formal weight loss program isn’t necessary. They can summon the willpower, do the research and carry out the needed actions independently. Others will benefit from support, guidance and a helping hand. When seeking out that weight … Continue reading

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Weight Loss – Organic Foods, Pros and Cons

Much of the writing on diet and nutrition is more than just informational. It often veers into the realm of values and ethics, recommendations about what you should (or should not) do. Nowhere is this more evident than in discussions of organic food. But, while advocates can reasonably debate the pros and cons of an organic food lifestyle, it’s beneficial not to lose sight of the objective science that can support either view. Continue reading

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Weight Loss – Phytonutrients, An Introduction

Phytonutrients are the new hot item in diet and nutrition. But what are they and why are they believed to be so healthful? Continue reading

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Weight Loss – The Food Pyramid, Revisited

The USDA Food Pyramid has been controversial since its first appearance in 1992. While it incorporated many valuable features, it led to some confusion. Attempts to clarify the guidelines it contained in 2005 were only partly successful. What’s the scoop? Continue reading

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Diets – Why Not Just Stop Eating?

One sure way to lose weight, it might seem, is simply to stop eating for a while. Simple as it sounds, that idea is fraught with potential problems. The basic weight loss equation certainly remains valid in this case: using … Continue reading

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