Throughout our lives, we have been warned that salt is not good for us. And as we get older, we understand the nuances between the salt shaker and sodium. While salt contains sodium, other products also contain the mineral, so we have to pay attention to them. My doctor has warned me that I need…
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With all of the doctor visits I’ve had over the last couple of weeks, losing weight has been a major topic of discussion. They touch on the typical points: reduce fat, cut carbs, and cut out both sugar and salt. I try to avoid most of those things, but I do admit I enjoy having…
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I’ve always been a news junkie. I guess I have my father to blame for that. Well, I didn’t mind poring through a few newspapers over the weekend, or the daily edition of USA Today, but the Internet changed everything for me. Now I can explore and delve into a vast array of subjects. Some…
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We all know that drinking the proper amount of water keeps you hydrated and helps with weight loss. But for many people, me included, water is boring. Some experts say switching to sparkling water is just as good for you, and the carbonation can help make you feel full. New research says that sparkling water…
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Recently, I’ve noticed that people have been saying bad things about grapefruit. I’m confused. Have people always disliked it, or is this something new? For many, it’s associated with dieting. But is that any reason to give it a bad rap? While it’s not something I think about for snack food, I enjoy it with…
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Lately, many people feel like they’ve been punched in the gut. Being asked to stay at home hasn’t really bothered me too much until today. Today I found out one of the worst things we can eat right now. And when I found out…
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As we’re growing up we often hear our elders utter the words ‘eat your vegetables”. I eat them, but have never really loved them. And I think I’ve finally figured out why…
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Today is my diet cheat day. My wife and I have found that having a day to eat pizza or burgers is necessary. In other words it’s the one day a week we truly look forward to. Obviously I try to be a healthy guy 6 days a week. But on Saturdays I just want…
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Sometimes it’s the simplest things that bring you joy. I never thought that sausage and eggs would ever be something that would bring me joy, but they do. Sausage and eggs aren’t very diet friendly, so when I get to eat them I savor every bite…
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Sometimes it’s the simplest things that make you happy. These days, cheese and crackers make me happy. I don’t eat them often, but during the holiday season they’re hard to resist…
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