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What Are Fats & Lipids?

Fats and other lipids have been painted as the dietary villains of our society. New diet fads come out seemingly every month touting greater fat-trimming power than the last trend. What some may not know is that these biomolecules are absolutely essential components of healthy nutrition.

Craving Chocolate? Take a Walk Instead

A new study shows that taking a brisk walk can cut down the urge to eat chocolate -- and may help curb cravings that can derail weight loss efforts.

Low Carb Foods List - Beat Temptation and You Beat Fat!

Low carbs diets are on the increase all the time. Evidence suggests that these diets actually work, and that they are not just a passing fad. The Atkins Diet has generated a lot of publicity, and various other dietary plans have followed suit. The number one way to benefit from such diets, and see f

Paleo Diet and Celiac Disease

People with Celiac Disease suffer from damage to their stomachs whenever they eat gluten and other proteins that are typically found in grains and oats. The paleo diet is often called the "caveman's diet" because you are only allowed to eat the things that would have been available to

Food Intolerance's Effect in Strict Candida Diet

My friend thinks her son (who is in a strict candida diet) had his first reaction to a bad food today. She has been pretty strict with her 7 year old son and he's doing great. She just started him on the caprylic acid and garlic, along with his others. She believes he has an extreme cleansing t

How to Preserve Peeled Potatoes

Potatoes are available in many varieties. The starchy crops need protected from darkening and discoloration after you peel them. If you have a lot of peeled potatoes, you can preserve them temporarily in the refrigerator, cook them partially for freezer storage or pack them into canning jars to use

A Low Carb Food Pyramid - Is it Effective?

The issue of low carb food pyramid more often than not has been a subject of much discussion. We, of course, know what we eat and other general portions. However, do we know what our food pyramids look like? For example, if we are low carb dieters, do we know what our low carb menu looks like? Is a

How to Lose and Burn Weight Fast and Naturally

Countless books, diets, exercise routines and strategies exist with the goal of helping people lose weight fast and naturally. Different methods work better for different people, but there's no denying that losing weight fast isn't easy, and a lot of people struggle with it. Essentially, if you eat

How To Get The Most From Weight Watchers

"If you're looking for information on getting the most from Weight Watchers then, grab a chair and buckle down, because this is the article that you've been looking for." Joining any club or program is the easy part, but the most difficult thing of all is to see it through & that

How to Tenderize Frozen Octopus

The octopus is a boneless and fleshy mollusk cephalopod similar to the squid, oyster and snail. It is a staple in Asian and Mediterranean cuisines -- the Greeks lightly grill this seafood and serve it as part of a meze, the Japanese prepare it into sushi, while the Portuguese, Spanish and Italians a

What is the Fatloss4Idiots Diet

As the Fatloss4Idiots diet becomes more and more popular, more an more people are wondering what it really is.Its a brand new way of dieting, and that is why it believed to be so popular.When I say popular, I mean it, as it is the number 1 used diet program in the world!

Tips for Canning Using Recycled Jars

Reusing last years mason or canning jars for this years preserves can save a lot of money. However a little extra care will need to be used in getting them ready for the food. The glass is weakened slightly each year by the hot preserves. Prepare the jars the day before canning and let them cool to

What is the Cost of the Jenny Craig Diet? Not Easy to Say!

A friend of mine recently asked me, "What is the cost of the Jenny Craig diet". You see, she knew that I'd tried a while ago, and was thinking about it herself. She'd seen the website, and read a couple of reviews, and it sounded pretty good. She knew I'd joined Jenny Craig

How to Diet Food Review - Cherries, Tomatoes and Cod

Cherries contain Vitamins C, B-complex and the element potassium. Antioxidants inside cherries help to prevent damages caused by free radicals which can include premature aging and diseases such as heart disease and cancer.

Cheetah Cupcake Ideas

If it's cupcake time, the possibilities for how to decorate them are practically endless. Whether they are for a slumber party, just because or for a birthday for a kid of any age, cupcakes are yummy fun. One way to make them even more delightful is decorating them in an unusual way. For example, ch