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Due to the highly processed foods that we consume and the polluted air that we breathe, our body accumulates toxins. The body does its best to eliminate the toxins, but ends up being stressed due to the overload. Symptoms such as chronic headaches, skin allergies, premature ageing, etc. start to manifest.
What can we do to [...]

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Weight loss is one of the big topics-no pun intended-on the late night television circuit. While flipping through the channels after 11p.m., you are likely to come across several advertisements for weight loss pills and diet supplements, each promising to assist you drop those unwanted pounds and remove stubborn belly fat once and for all.
Let’s [...]

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#1 Don’t Skip Breakfast
The morning meal jump starts your metabolism and helps to prevent binging later in the day.  A cup of coffee does not count – the caffeine and added sugar may give you a bit of energy and suppress your appetite for a little while it is sure to back fire into severe [...]

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Because of tradition, abdominal exercises are often executed in long sets of 50, 100, or even 200 repetitions. Friends even turn it into a contest:
- “I did 4 sets of 200!”
- “Really? I did 6 of 300.”
Who would get the best results from their abdominal exercises in this scenario? No one. Here’s why.
Long sets of [...]

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One of the main reasons people quit an exercise program is a lack of motivation and goal setting. You may start an exercise program in hopes of losing weight and becoming fit. However, as you continue exercising, you may feel that you’re putting in so much effort but gaining so little. You [...]

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ByLiz Vaccariello, Editor-in-Chief, Prevention
Weight loss requires two things: burning calories through exercise and cutting them through smart food choices and portion control. In theory, you could create a calorie deficit by spending hours at the gym, but that’s not realistic-or much fun. And who wants to live on lettuce leaves? Instead, try these seven everyday [...]

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By Joy Bauer, M.S., R.D., C.D.N.
A good face cream can work wonders, but it’s equally important to nourish your skin from the inside out. Below, I present four delicious foods packed with essential nutrients to keep your skin looking radiant and fresh!

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By Jessica Hulett
Feeling down in the dumps? Believe it or not, a dietary deficiency could be the culprit. Whether you’re anxious, depressed or just plain irritable, chances are there’s a food that can lend a hand and give you a much-needed lift. Eat your cares away with these 9 super mood boosters.
Eggs
If you’re in a [...]

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Making healthy food choices is an essential part of any weight loss program, and knowing what to eat can help dieters prepare wholesome meals that maximize calorie burn and fat loss. Adjust your diet to include these foods and help the pounds fall off!

Metabolism Boosters

A study published in the April 2004 issue of Obesity Research [...]

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Grapefruit season is peaking – just in time for new year’s resolutions and new-found determination to finally lose those pounds! The following article by About.com’s Mary Shomon reveals the juicy details about this amazing fruit:
The Grapefruit Diet is Alive and Well!
By Mary Shomon
I don’t know about you, but this winter, I’ve been just binging on [...]

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