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Superfoods List Every Diet Needs

If you haven’t heard about superfoods, you’ll be hearing about them soon. Superfoods are on everyone’s minds and lips these days. How could they not be? They are written about in nutrition mags and websites. News reports and advertisements are filled with the miraculous benefits of eating superfoods. From green tea to special berries, it […]

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Healthy Summer Foods Perfect For a Cookout

It’s that time of year again, the season of fun in the sun. Pool parties. Picnics. Cookouts. Chances are you’ll attend several cookouts this summer, which can make it challenging to keep your weight down. After all, healthy summer foods are usually not the main feature of most cookouts. Instead, there is usually a spread […]

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Do you need to take dietary supplements?

How many Americans take dietary supplements? According to a survey commissioned by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the majority of U.S. adults — 68% — routinely take dietary supplements. In addition, 84% of those surveyed said they were confident in the “safety, quality, and effectiveness” of dietary supplements. Are you among the majority of […]

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Women’s Weight Loss Made Simple

Women’s weight loss (made simple )is a popular topic these days and for good reason. According to the National Institutes of Health, 66.9% of women in the U.S. are considered to be overweight or obese. (That is 2 out of 3 women.) Being overweight or obese increases the risk for many diseases, including type 2 […]

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Is Heart Disease the Government’s Deadliest Mistake?

The term heart disease refers to several types of conditions affecting the heart. The most common type of heart disease in the United States is coronary artery disease (CAD), which is often the precursor to a heart attack. Heart disease kills more men and women in the United States than any other disease. It claims the […]

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Why High Cholesterol Does NOT Cause Heart Disease

Does high cholesterol cause heart disease? Does high cholesterol cause heart disease? No. But if you think it does, you’re not alone. The Centers for Disease Control. The American Heart Association. The Mayo Clinic. Go to any of their websites, and you’ll find information telling you that high cholesterol causes heart disease. Cholesterol isn’t the […]