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Jan 14, 2008 -
Not only is it OK to have a snack attack every once in a while, but it's also healthy. Eating 100-calorie snacks between small meals can help regulate your metabolism. To test your low-calorie savory snacks knowledge, take my little quiz.
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Jan 09, 2008 -
It's the New Year again, and you know what that means: time for New Year's resolutions. Here at FitSugar, we are going to be helping you out with all kinds of advice for sticking to those healthy promises, which is why I am so excited to tell you about M&M's® 100 Calorie Packs. Thanks to our friends at M&M's®, you can have real enjoyment with less guilt.
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Aug 21, 2009 -
Many FitSugar readers often enjoy an energy bar since they're great pre- or post-workout snacks. They tend to be under 200 calories, full of fiber and protein, and can satisfy that craving you have to eat something chewy. If you're getting tired of the ones you usually eat, why not make your own?
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Jul 28, 2009 -
It is not often you hear anyone singing the praises of a food additives, let alone food dye. Brilliant Blue G, the dye found in blue M&Ms and Gatorade, has a lot more going on than a super-awesome, old-school gangsta name: it might help to decrease the severity of spinal cord injuries.
When the spinal cord is injured, molecular changes occur at the injury site, making the initial injury considerably worse — the body sends healing cells to the site but they go overboard and attack healthy cells as well.
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Apr 20, 2009 -
I have a huge sweet tooth, so I can relate to your cravings for cookies, chocolate, and the like. The problem is, too much sugar can lead to weight gain, metabolic disorder (a precursor of type 2 diabetes and heart disease), and possibly even certain cancers. Added sugars should make up only six to 10 percent of your daily calories.
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Feb 02, 2009 -
If losing weight is on your mind, you've got to be conscious of how many calories you consume each day. Although the foods listed below are small amounts, if you add all those up, and they could be preventing you from reaching your goal weight.
One pat of butter on your toast: 36 calories.
One tablespoon ketchup with your fries: 15 calories.
One container of half and half in your coffee: 20 calories.
One teaspoon or one cube of sugar in your coffee: 9 calories.
One tablespoon mayonnaise on your sandwich: 100 calories.
One teaspoon each of oil and vinegar on your sandwich: 39 calories.
One cubic inch of feta cheese on your salad: 45 calories.
One tablespoon of grated Parmesan on your pasta: 22 calories.
One tablespoon of sour cream on your baked potato: 26 calories.
Handful of M&Ms (10 pieces) off your co-worker's desk: 34 calories.
You don't need to omit these foods from your diet, but just be aware that even small servings contain calories.
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Oct 28, 2008 -
What is it about Halloween candy that makes it so enticing? All those miniature, bite-size, chocolatey morsels in brightly colored packages are so hard to resist. To prevent myself from eating half a bag of treats, I like to wait to buy my candy until the day before Halloween, and I also give out candy I hate.
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Oct 24, 2008 -
Dating can be tough for many reasons, but especially if you're trying to watch your weight. The calories from all those drinks and dinners out can add up, and on top of that, dates can seriously cut into your gym time. But according to a recent story in Shape, living together or getting married may be even harder on the love handles.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Back
Overview
- Normal anatomy
- Indications
- Procedure, part 1
- Procedure, part 2
- Aftercare
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Normal anatomy
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a ligament in the center of the knee that prevents the shin bone (tibia) from moving forward on the thigh bone (femur).
Indications
If the ACL is torn, the knee joint may become unstable and affect the ability to perform work or athletic activities.
Procedure, part 1
ACL reconstruction is surgery to replace the torn ACL ligament.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Back
Overview
- Normal anatomy
- Indications
- Procedure
- Aftercare
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Normal anatomy
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that form a cuff over the shoulder. These muscles and tendons hold the arm in its "ball and socket" joint and are involved in essentially all shoulder motions.
Indications
The role of the tendons is to hold the powerful shoulder muscles to the shoulder and arm bones.
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