“In preliminary guidelines released last week, the Food and Drug Administration said the scope of the law [that requires restaurants to post calorie contents of their meals] stretches beyond restaurants to encompass airlines, trains, grocery-store food courts, movie theaters and convenience stores that qualify as chains. Within grocery stores, the agency said, it is considering […]

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“The notion that a gluten-free diet can help people lose weight or avoid carbohydrates is a myth. “Many packaged gluten-free products are even higher in carbs, sugar, fat and calories than their regular counterparts, and they tend to be lower in fiber, vitamins and iron,” says Shelley Case, a registered dietician on the medical advisory […]

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What would you give up to avoid weight gain? Sex, a promotion or the internet? According to an article in USA Today most people would rather lose weight than, say, keep their jobs. Yet many people don’t want to give up their favorite foods or take any measures to lose the weight.

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Although there is no magic food that will make you lose weight quickly there are some nutritious foods that can fill you up with fewer calories.  Staying away from processed foods and choosing wholesome foods from the four food groups will help you lose weight and leave you feeling satisfied all day.
Grapefruit. Start your […]

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“Secrets of a Former Fat Girl” by Lisa Delaney chronicles her seventy pound weight loss journey and lessons she learned about herself along the way. She shares some great mantras and tips that affected real change not just related to dropping major amounts of weight. Regardless of your size this book is for anyone […]

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Does it seem like every time you look in the mirror you find a new wrinkle? Don’t despair. Here are some sure fire ways to protect your skin and make it glow.
Drink water and lot’s of it. Your skin is the largest organ on your body that sweats out toxins. You’ll need to drink […]

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An ice cube a day keeps the weight away. That’s according to the scientists working at Desert Labs Hoodia. Hoodia is an ancient supplement used for thousands of years by the San Kalahari Bushman. Proven to ward off appetite during long journeys, the active ingredient, P57, signals your brain you’re full. It’s touted […]

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Illustration Credit: Alex Nabaum for the LA Times
“Between 10 trillion and 100 trillion microbes, mainly bacteria, dwell in a person’s colon and small intestine. They function together almost like another of the body’s organs, influencing, among other things, how many calories we extract from our food and whether we make or burn fat. Researchers have […]

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‘Tis the season to show off your toes. But weekly visits to your pedicurist can actually reek havoc on your footsies. Nail polish removers are made up of acetone, an irritant, and most nail polishes are full of toxins such as formaldehyde, phthalates and other chemical solvents. So what can you do to […]

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So you’ve got your list of local farmer’s markets that you frequent, you’re signed up for a CSA and the last time you went to a major supermarket was in 1998. But what happens when you’re expected to bring hot dogs to the company BBQ or your sister has a cupcake emergency for your […]

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