Posts Tagged ‘ Fats ’

Which is Worse, Fat or Sugar?

November 1, 2010
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Which is Worse, Fat or Sugar?

Have you ever wondered which is worse: fat or sugar? You have probably heard that carbohydrates can lead to weight gain (and this might lead you to think that sugar is worse) but you may have also heard that fat can lead to weight gain (and this may lead you thinking fat is worse). With these two thoughts in your head you can find yourself bouncing from a low-fat diet to a low-carb diet and then back to a low-fat diet. If you are feeling confused about which is worse (fat or sugar) you are not alone.

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Vegan Diet Plan

October 19, 2010
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Vegan Diet Plan

There have been a lot of recent diet books that include a vegan diet plan (and for good reason). If you are like most people, you have been on a weight roller coaster for as long as you can remember. Sometimes your weight goes up and sometimes your weight goes down, but (just like being on a roller coaster) you are really not in that much control. That can all change if you make the switch to a vegan diet plan. A vegan is someone who doesn’t eat any meat or meat products (including eggs or dairy products) and while it...

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When it Comes to Weight Loss, Forget Calories

January 27, 2009
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When it Comes to Weight Loss, Forget Calories

Calories are an outdated way of thinking about food and weight loss and you have to learn to look at food in different ways.

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Confusing Health Advice in a Confusing World

October 19, 2008
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Do you find yourself scratching your head when you read the latest news? One headline suggests that coffee is good for you and the next reads that it is not good for you; another headline says alcohol is great for your health and then another tells you that it is not. What about a high protein diet, or a high carbohydrate diet, or an all-grapefruit diet? Do you choose bottled water or filtered water? What about using a microwave?

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