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posted 05/01/2008, comments (0)

Trying to diet with severe food allergies

I am trying to figure out how to start a diet to lose weight. I am very overweight and I keep gaining weight due to the fact that my allergies are out of control and my dose of daily prednisone has been increased yet again. I try to work out most days. I've given up soda, except for the occasional treat one. I've cut back on fast food.... Read more Chevron

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Patrika Tsai

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posted 04/30/2008, comments (0)

Where can I find potassium? Can I eat too much?

Question: My doctor says that my leg cramps are from being low in potassium. Are there certain foods that have a lot of potassium? Can I eat too much potassium? Potassium is a mineral that is important for the body to function properly. Potassium is the element 19 on the periodic table and is represented by the symbol "K." Almost all... Read more Chevron

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Cynthia Haines

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posted 04/30/2008, comments (8)

The Safety of Natural Sugar Substitutes

A question came up recently in response to my article on artificial sweeteners. The question was regarding the safety of Stevia, a "natural" no-calorie sweetener. So, what exactly are natural sugar substitutes and does natural always equal better? Let's take a look: What are natural sweeteners? Natural sweeteners are sweeteners... Read more Chevron

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Jeffrey Heit

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posted 04/30/2008, comments (0)

Low Reps vs. High Reps

Any of you who have hung around a gym or fitness center and lifted weights have probably heard the controversy regarding whether to do heavier weights with fewer repetitions or less weight with more repetitions. What's the difference anyway? This one fits into the "if you weight long enough, things that fall out of vogue will come... Read more Chevron

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Ellen Haas

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posted 04/30/2008, comments (0)

Celebrating Rockfish: A Sustainable Star of the Sea Returns

The kickoff of the Rockfish (Striped Bass) season last week makes this a wonderful time to celebrate the delicious taste of this outstanding fish. Rockfish, also known as striped bass, is found in the waters near where I live in Washington DC. It is a favorite local fish from the Carolinas to Maine. One of the rites of spring all around the... Read more Chevron

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