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Weight Loss – Exercise, The Diet Partner

Most people will try a hundred different fad diets, at least as many nutritional supplements and even all sorts of wacky alternatives. But, getting them to exercise can be a real challenge. Nevertheless, it’s an inescapable fact that proper diet … Continue reading

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Weight Loss – The South Beach Diet

The South Beach Diet is a phased approach to weight loss and Nutrition. In the three major phases dieters will eat selected foods and avoid others, in order to balance the glycemic index to lose weight and achieve optimal metabolism. … 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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Nutrition 101

In order to optimize your health a good diet is essential. But, with all the fad diets around it can be difficult to know what is ‘good’. Nutrition science to the rescue! Though some things are still controversial, numerous studies … Continue reading

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