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Nov 16, 2009 -
When approaching health and fitness, many of us have the mentality that less is more. While this may be a healthy perspective to avoid overeating and practice portion control, a restrictive diet can wreak havoc on your mood and leave you wondering whether there’s anything out there you can eat. Instead, alter your state of mind: rather than thinking about what foods to cut out, start to think of your daily menu as a chance to add great-tasting, healthy options.
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Jul 27, 2009 -
We all know that many fast food chain's menu items are high in the sodium department. Armed with this knowledge, we just avoid eating at these places. Although a New Jersey resident doesn't think it's right, and is taking action against one popular chain, Denny's.
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Jul 13, 2009 -
- You can squeeze 10 minutes of fitness into your life — Vital Juice Daily
- KFC adds vegan sandwich to menu — is it finger lickin' good? — FitCeleb
- Is he telling you you're fat? — Vitamin G
- 7 things every gal should know about dieting — Shape
- Breakfast makeovers so you can skip the cereal and please your palate — That's Fit
- 5 signs it is time to break up with your doc — Woman's Day
- David Kirsch's new workout DVD does not disappoint — Fit Bottomed Girls
- Food tips from the Brits — Healthy Bites
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Dec 12, 2008 -
There are a few reasons why you might find yourself in a fast food restaurant, two of them being cost and convenience. Whether you're in a rush, looking to save money, or simply have a hankering for fast food, know that some of the big menu options are better than others.
The Cancer Project surveyed the largest fast food chains in the US to come up with a list of what the initiative has deemed the five unhealthiest items.
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Sep 25, 2008 -
After packing lunch boxes for the girls this morning, I realized there was no time for me to eat breakfast at my kitchen table. I decided today was the morning to try an item from the Starbucks revamped breakfast menu. The morning was chilly, and being a big fan of hot cereals I decided to give the Perfect Oatmeal ($2.45) a try.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
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- Introduction
- General Dietary Guidelines...
- Major Food Components
- Weight Control for Type 2 D...
- Heart-Healthy Diets
- Diabetic Exchange Lists
- Exercise
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
Lifestyle Changes Essential for People at Risk for Diabetes
Lifestyle interventions that include weight loss, dietary changes, and increased physical activity can definitely help prevent or delay the progression to diabetes among at-risk people, suggest several recent studies. Weight loss through diet and exercise is especially important for overweight people with pre-diabetes.
Grain Fiber Important for Diabetes Prevention
Eating whole-grain, fiber-rich, cereal foods may help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, indicates a 2007 study in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
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Oct 16, 2007 -
Hardee's, the chain that also brought us an 1100 calorie Southwest Chicken Salad, is assaulting health junkies once again with a new menu item to hit restaurants: the Country Breakfast Burrito.
This massive burrito is made from two omelets, five hashrounds (WTF are hashrounds?), cheddar cheese, and sausage gravy all wrapped in a tortilla. Don't go licking your lips just yet: This burrito packs in a whopping 920 calories, 23 grams of saturated fat, and about nearly 2000 milligrams of sodium.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
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Complex carbohydrates
Simple carbohydrates
Starchy foods
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Carbohydrates are one of the main dietary components. This category of foods includes sugars, starches, and fiber.
Alternative Names
Starches; Simple sugars; Sugars; Complex carbohydrates; Diet - carbohydrates; Simple carbohydrates
Function
The primary function of carbohydrates is to provide energy for the body, especially the brain and the nervous system.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
A person with liver disease must eat a special diet. This diet is protects the liver from working too hard and helps it to function as well as possible.
Function
Proteins normally help the body with tissue repair.
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