The Healthy Mediterranean Diet

People in Mediterranean countries have a lower rate of cardiovascular disease than in the United States, although both consume the same amount of fat. The difference is the type of fat each of the regions consumes. Mediterraneans also have a low incidence of chronic disease and very high life expectancy rates. When you think of

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Compare Diet Plans

Follow our “diet” plan and lose the weight!  Eat more and weigh less!  There are as many clever weight loss slogans as there are plans.  But are any of them right for you?  We have looked at many of the popular diet plans available today and are, well, ready to give you the skinny. The

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The Perfect Diet Plan

Are you looking for the perfect diet plan?  Are you tired of the constant weight loss yo-yo? You go up and down, up and down, yet nothing seems to stick. From Atkins to Jenny Craig and every diet plan in between Just what is the right diet plan for you?  Studies find that the best

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Diet and Weight Loss

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The Dangers of Dietary Supplements

Remember just because it is on the store shelf doesn't mean it is healthy. What … [Read More...]

Family Life

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Parenting Toddlers

Parenting children, especially toddlers can sometimes be overwhelming, … [Read More...]

Pet Care

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Antifreeze Poisoning – Pets

Every year thousands of dogs and cats are accidentally poisoned by automobile … [Read More...]

Health and Fitness

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Probiotics – Nature’s Miracle

Most likely you've heard about probiotics and their health benefits and how they fight yeast infections - but what exactly are they and how can they help you? The scientific definition of a probiotic is a bit complicated. Live microorganisms, including Lactobacillus species, Bifidobacterium species … [Read More...]

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How Important Really is a Low Fat Diet

Does a low-fat diet reduce a woman's risk of developing heart disease or cancer? A recent study conducted by the well respected Women's Health Initiative (WHI) has concluded the answer is no. This $415 million dollar and eight year study followed 48,000 women whose ages ranged from 50 to 79 years … [Read More...]

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Super Foods That Keep Your Heart Health

As you work to keep your diet healthy, you are probably thinking about heart health as well as weight loss. But what about arterial health? Clogged arteries are an invitation for high cholesterol and heart disease, so it is important to concentrate not only on your heart and waistline but on your … [Read More...]

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New Energy Drinks

Have you seen the new energy drinks? Have you walked down the drink aisle of your local quick stop or 7-11 lately?  There are literally hundreds of drinks claiming to give you more energy, greater immune defense or a significant reduction of stress.  Many even claim to be the next best thing in … [Read More...]