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Melanie Thomassian

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Detox Diets: Are They A Good Idea?

With the start of 2012, you may have made a pledge to shed the extra pounds you've gain over the last year.Recently, I've heard a lot of people saying they intend to go on a "detox diet," as soon as the New Year begins. But, is that a wise move? For the most part, the only thing detox products help you to lose is your hard earned cash. And, in... Read more Chevron

posted 12/31/2011, comments (0)|

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Heart Healthy Vegetarian Diet

Many vegetarians rely too much on white carbs, overly processed meat alternatives, and cheese, to reach their energy needs. But, regularly eating this type of diet is not healthy for your heart. A vegetarian diet can, however, be very healthful and nutritious, when carefully planned to include all of the essential nutrients, which the body... Read more Chevron

posted 05/03/2011, comments (0)|

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Vitamin Deficiency Symptoms and Treatments

Even with all the advances in medical treatments today in the US, many Americans still suffer from vitamin deficiencies. Lack of sunshine, healthy whole foods and physical activities; adhering to stringent diets; jumping from one program to the other, aka yo-yo dieting; and consuming large quantities of processed foods all play a role in this... Read more Chevron

posted 03/30/2011, comments (0)|

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on and off the diet bandwagon.

i'm new to this site. i'm wanting to track what i eat and excercise, more for myself than for anything else. 31 days until i go on holidays and i am looking to see how much i can change between now & then, and also the new year.i am working on the weight watchers points. i do not attend meetings but have the calculators and books.starting... Read more Chevron

posted 11/20/2010, comments (0)|

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Diabetes Friendly White Bean Salad Recipe

It's not often that I have the chance to use the "Food" category on this blog. I'm a bit of a cooking disaster (known for such dishes as "Ew!" and "Is it supposed to hurt when I eat it?") But I've thrown together something that I thought was tasty. And it is low-carb. AND it doesn't taste like garbage. (This fact... Read more Chevron

posted 09/24/2010, comments (0)|

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