Diet and Nutrition

1. Bust the Sugars! Cutting sugar out of your life for the Sugar Busters diet means more than just avoiding that white stuff you put in your coffee or sprinkle on your cereal each morning. You have to cut out…
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Many people work out to help them manage or lose weight. After diet, exercise is the most important factor in weight loss, says Rachel Cosgrove in her book “The Female Body Breakthrough: The Revolutionary Strength-Training Plan for Losing Fat and…
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Calorie counting for weight loss may seem daunting, but cutting calories does not have to be nearly as difficult as it sounds. By making a few simple changes, you can easily cut 100 calories per day; that’s 700 calories per…
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1. Avoid Cream-Based Soups Any soup made with heavy cream as a base, like New England clam chowder, cream of mushroom, cream of asparagus and other creamed vegetable soups, will be loaded with fat, calories and cholesterol. These days, many…
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Teens are exposed to a constant media barrage of commercials hawking greasy, fast food pizzas, burgers and fries loaded with trans fat and saturated fat that if overconsumed, can lead to heart disease, high blood pressure and other chronic diseases….
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With today’s high-tech gadgets and fast-paced lifestyle, many teenagers lead sedentary lifestyles that include lots of fast food and processed foods, leading to continually rising rates of obesity. Obesity can trigger serious health problems, such as diabetes, high cholesterol levels…
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Many teens love to participate in sports and exercise to have fun and to socialize. When exercising at home, your teen will enjoy simple activities that can be done with friends as well. The Fitness for Youth Program reported that…
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If you want to lose weight in two months, odds are you have an engagement on the horizon that involves revealing clothing. To pull this off, you need both mental and physical discipline. Not only do you need to change…
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Overview Everyone has occasional bad moods, according to Brown University’s Psychological Services, but a down feeling that lasts more than a week or two is classified as depression. Clinical depression, according to Brown’s Psychological Services, can “change one’s feelings, behavior,…
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Overview The skin is an elastic organ that stretches when underlying fat, muscles or baby growth pushes outward. If stretched for a limited period of time, such as for a pregnancy, the skin rebounds and returns to its normal shape….
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1. Choose Fresh Fruit Over Dried There are two good reasons to choose fresh fruit over dried when you are on a low-calorie diet. First, fresh fruit has lots of water contained within its fibers. This means you stay more…
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Wanting to look your best for your wedding is natural. If you are overweight, starting a healthy eating plan can help you lose weight before your wedding. Adding exercise in addition to the healthy eating plan will help you to…
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Losing weight helps improve your appearance, your health and your overall well-being. Even if you know you should eat less and exercise more, making that commitment can be emotionally draining. There are times when you sabotage your own efforts by…
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Gaining muscle is the goal of many people who are considered hardgainers. As the name indicates, these people have a hard time putting on weight. If you fall into this category, or if you play a sport and you want…
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Stress hits us all, at any age—at work, home and in social situations. Anxiety, tension and anger are some of the symptoms. The individual effects of stress, say mental health experts at the Nemours Foundation, depend partially on your habitual…
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All exercise utilizes or burns calories effectively, though some burn more calories than others, and in shorter periods of time. Among such exercises are running, jumping rope and cycling. Requiring little or no special equipment, these exercises can be performed…
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When you carry a lot of excess weight in the face, it can make you appear larger than you really are. By losing some weight in your face, you can give yourself an overall slimmer appearance. Getting rid of water…
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In the “Encyclopedia of Bodybuilding,” Robert Kennedy notes that although the biceps are one of the smaller muscle groups on the body, they are one of the most focused on in the gym. It makes sense, since of all your…
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1. Determine Your Real Age Visit the RealAge.com website and answer a series of questions to determine how old your body truly is. By sharing information on medical conditions, lifestyle, education and ethnic background, you can determine where you are…
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Overview Getting rid of a belly roll requires lots of hard work and discipline–it is one of the most difficult places to lose weight–but it is very important to staying healthy. A belly roll can be linked to many serious…
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Obesity has reached an all-time high, with more than 1 billion people overweight and 300 million clinically obese worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. Add to that a food industry driven by the high demand for convenience foods and…
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According to MentalHealth.com, 70 percent of family doctor visits are because of stress-related health conditions. While stress is a normal physiological and psychological response to internal and external factors, chronic stress increases the risk of chronic health conditions such as…
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The preteen years can be a minefield when it comes to weight gain and health, notes the Baylor College of Medicine. Putting on weight is likely your preteen’s way of preparing for a major growth spurt and puberty. If your…
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1. High-Protein Diet Nuts are one of the highest sources of protein, especially for vegetarians, and ever-growing research is showing that there are many benefits to following a low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet in addition to weight loss. The diet is also…
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Lose weight smarter. When you walk into a gym, don’t look to see what everyone else is doing. Instead, apply the techniques that will get you the best results. When it comes to cardio routines, not everyone is created equally….
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Overview Metamucil is an over-the-counter laxative and fiber supplement. Metamucil is advertised to help lower cholesterol and promote heart and digestive health. It is often recommended to patients who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, diverticular disease, hemorrhoids and constipation. Although…
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According to the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), a plant-based diet consisting of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes can help detour stress and disease because of the protective nutrients and powerful antioxidants. The American Heart Association says that…
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Strength training and bodybuilding are fantastic activities for teenagers because building muscle is never going to be easier than during these developmental years. Getting started can be difficult for many teens because of their lack of knowledge and experience regarding…
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There are a few considerations that must be take into account if you want to gain muscle in your chest. Exercise selection, routine construction and nutritional factors all play a part in the development of chest muscle. With a little…
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1. Avoid All Sugar Skipping that slice of cake, piece of candy or sugary soda creates the basis of your Sugar Busters diet. Of course, while you can easily avoid the obvious sugars, you must also start looking for hidden…
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