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What does Dr. William Davis say about wheat belly?
Wheat belly is the concept introduced by Dr. William Davis that propagates the elimination of wheat from your diet to lose weight. Dr. William Davis is a cardiologist and has had a number of patients who were overweight and wanted to control their risk of heart disease. In his bestselling book…
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Five foods that will help you sleep well
Having trouble sleeping lately? Is hunger part of the issue? Incorporate these five foods in your diet today to get some much needed shut-eye. Cherries Cherries can be consumed either fresh or dried. These little gems are a rich source of melatonin. Melatonin is the chemical that helps regulate the…
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Mike Geary's healthy peanut butter chocolate fudge
How do you satisfy a sweet tooth without regretting your decision for the rest of the week? People all over have been going nuts over this recipe calling it ‘super-food fudge’. Unlike other low-calorie desserts, it does not contain artificial sweeteners or refined sugars. This is a great…
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Health benefits from Munster cheese
Initially Muenster (also known as Munster) cheese was made only in France but now it is also made in many other countries. It was named after a small town in France called Munster and it was made by the French Abbots or Monks since the Middle Ages. The best Muenster cheese is made from the milk of…
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Why does the body need amino acids?
What are amino acids? Proteins have an important role in the biological process of the human body. As more than 30% of the structure of human body is based on protein, amino acids are the building blocks for proteins. Amino acids are organic compounds that combine with proteins to rebuild bones and…
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How can probiotics help you lose weight?
It is a well-known fact that when you consume antibiotics, it helps you fight infections, but at the same time, it also destroys the ‘good’ bacteria in your intestines. The ‘good’ bacteria is the one responsible for a number of things within our body that, basically, help you…
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Best sources of protein
Keeping a balanced diet is one of the most important things in our lives. In the end, it will influence all of our activity; the way we work, the way we deal with our family and friends and how active we are. Naturally, we don’t always have time to cook or prepare healthy meals, so we need to…
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What foods make you retain water?
Do you ever wonder why all your workouts seem to have little or no effect on a layer of belly flab? Have you considered that this flab may just be water and not excess fat? Yes, it's more likely fluid retention caused by certain foods you eat regularly. We will focus on the foods that make you…
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High fructose diets of pregnant women linked to fetal problems
If you thought adopting a diet rich in fruits and vegetable consumption is the healthiest option during pregnancy, then think again. Research shows that a diet with high fructose intake may adversely affect the placenta, placing the fetus’ growth at risk. This could result in metabolic health…
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What is the Venus Factor diet?
Your health and your body weight are very important and you need to maintain both properly. There are many diets that are being advertised, but not all of them work. As a matter of fact, most of them will only help you lose weight for a short period of time, and you will gain the weight right back…
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What is a gluten-free diet?
Gluten is a protein which is not found in meat or eggs. Instead, gluten is found in grains such as wheat, rye, malt, barley etc. A gluten-free diet means avoiding these grains. A gluten-free diet needs to be followed by people who are allergic to gluten or who have celiac disease. Celiac disease…
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The Diet for Diverticulitis
Diverticulitis is a more common disease in adults. It is estimated that by age 60, one third Americans will suffer from it. Diverticulitis is the formation of pouches inside the lower lining of the colon. These bulging pouches are called diverticuli. When they become infected, they cause…
