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Patrika Tsai

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posted 01/28/2009, comment (1)

Achieving Healthy Weight Gain

While most Americans struggle to lose weight, there are some who are underweight and unable to gain enough weight to stay in the healthy range. While certain individuals may inherently have a high metabolism, others may have an illness or chronic condition that prevents them from maintaining a healthy weight. Cancer treatments, for... Read more Chevron

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Ellen Haas

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posted 12/03/2008, comments (0)

Are Wild Fish Threatened?

There is widespread agreement among those of us who love good food that wild fish has a superior taste and makes a much more delicious meal. But sadly the numbers of these fish caught in the wild are declining in numbers because of over fishing and environmental pollution of our waters. Recently I have been surprised and disappointed... Read more Chevron

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Heather Reese

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posted 10/05/2008, comments (2)

Weighing In: Proteins, cabohydrates, fats - how much do we need?

Question: I've found many tables with estimated calorie requirements, but nothing about proteins, cabohydrates and fats requirements. 55% carbohydrates, 15% fats and 30% proteins are ok? (I am a girl and I have 17 years old). Can you help me, please?Heather: This is a really great question. And I’m very glad to hear you ask about... Read more Chevron

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Chris

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posted 05/19/2008, comment (1)

Using a Heart Rate Monitor

Basics of using the heart rate monitor. Nobody wants a new gadget in his life but using a heart rate monitor is a superb idea to help you get much more out of aerobic exercise. So, WHAT IS IT? It's a simple gadget that tells you how hard your heart is working...in particular, how many times a minute it is beating. Almost all such monitors... Read more Chevron

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Cynthia Haines

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posted 04/30/2008, comments (9)

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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