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Mar 27, 2007 -
Okay, okay, we all know that Dunkin' Donuts is not the healthiest place in the world. Besides donuts, they do offer other choices. Let's take a peek and see how they measure up.
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Oct 14, 2009 -
I love a good baked good. And even though I resist the croissants, scones, and muffins that stare at me through coffee shop windows, my desire remains true. I've been searching for a healthier version of these delightful treats with little success until now.
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Nov 20, 2008 -
- Swing your weights around and have fun with kettle bells — Fit Bottomed Girls
- How chocolate croissant eating pastry chefs stay thin — Vitamin G
- Calf stretches for stiletto wearing ladies — Fresh Fitness Tips
- Quit cigarettes now! Today is the Great American Smokeout — Daily Spark
- Avoid turkey induced coma with these three tips — That's Fit
- Is there a connection between your weight and your paycheck? — Elastic Waist
- Tone your belly without crunches; this is a must-do video — ExerciseTV
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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Fast food
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Fast foods are quick, reasonably priced, and readily available alternatives to home cooking. While convenient and inexpensive for a busy lifestyle, fast foods are typically high in calories, fat, saturated fat, sugar, and salt.
Fast food chains and restaurants have responded to the public's increasing awareness about nutrition and have attempted to help people concerned about health.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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Healthy diet
Fish in diet
Fruits and vegetables
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
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A healthy diet is a major factor in reducing your risk of heart disease.
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Diet - heart disease
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A healthy diet and lifestyle can reduce your risk of:
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Heart disease, heart attacks, and stroke
- Conditions that lead to heart disease, including high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and obesity
- Other chronic health problems, including type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, and some forms of cancer
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Most fruits and vegetables are appropriate for a heart-healthy diet. They are good sources of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
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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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Jun 05, 2007 -
Dating, whether you are single or in a relationship, can be a serious diet killer. Dating can be stressful enough as it is, so the added distraction of worrying about what to eat while dating is something you just don't need right now.
MSNBC.com along with Shazia Paroo, a personal trainer in Canada, has created these possible dieting scenario threats while dating (and breaking up) and offers ways to keep them under control:
- Dating Stage: Drive-thru, anyone?
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May 21, 2007 -
Buying or heating up a breakfast sandwich may seem like a fab idea until you read this post. Most breakfast sandwiches pack a whole lot of calories in a small amount of food. Personally, I am going to stick to cooking my own eggs.
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