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Metabolism – the thing that most of us take for granted until we reach our 30’s, then we start noticing that the food we’re eating is lingering a little longer on our butts, hips and thighs. Gone are the days that you can eat whatever you want, whenever you want. Adding to the frustration is […]
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Has the magic of the New Year already begun to fade? Regardless of whether you celebrated the New Year on a cozy couch at home, with anintimate group of family and friends, or rung in the New Year at some big bash, you may have felt a bit of the magic that the New
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I was recently having a conversation with a woman – let’s call her “Janie” – about the services we offer at the Skinny Gene Project, when she said something that really took me aback for a moment. Janie said she had recently gone to the doctor and had been diagnosed with having prediabetes. But it
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This November, during National Diabetes Awareness Month, we want to do a little MYTH BUSTING!! Last year (2010) we posted 6 myths about type 2 diabetes from an article in SELF/Nutrition Data. Well, it’s a new year and we ‘ve got some more myths to add to our list that need a little busting. 15 Myths about Type 2
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We saw the following Diet IQ quiz and thought we’d share it with you. It’s important that foods have a function, other than simply satisfying our appetites or cravings. This quiz tests your ability to identify the health benefits of 5 common foods. Simply make your selections, then scroll down to see the answers below. Good luck! By Nancy
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We saw this article and thought it had some great, easy tips for reducing your calorie, fat, and sugar intake while eating at fast food restaurants. By: Adana Lima As you work towards your goal to become healthier, choosing foods which promote optimal wellness, one thing which can set you back is eating at a
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In 2010, Brazilian Judge Joao Filho awarded a former McDonald’s (MCD) franchise manager $17,500 in damages, after the 32 year-old man sued the chain for making him fat. The manager claimed that free lunches the franchise provided were making him “fat”. “Fat”, in this instance, is a total weight-gain of 65 lbs. over the course
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http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/romaine_salad_with_orange_feta_beans.html From EatingWell: March/April 2007, The EatingWell Diet (2007) Adding canned beans is a quick, convenient way to make a salad into a meal – they boost the protein to make the salad more satisfying. We call for kidney beans, but other canned beans like cannellinis or black beans would also work nicely. 2
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We are providing a 10-part series on our TOP 10 FOODS TO BOOST YOUR METABOLISM. This is the 8th post. To learn more about the Boost Your Metabolism series, please click here! BOOST YOUR METABOLISM The secret to boosting your metabolism is FEEDING your body what it needs. You must eat the right foods, in
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We are providing a 10-part series on our TOP 10 FOODS TO BOOST YOUR METABOLISM. This is the 7th post. To learn more about the Boost Your Metabolism series, please click here! BOOST YOUR METABOLISM The secret to boosting your metabolism is FEEDING your body what it needs. You must eat the right foods, in the right
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