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10 Life-Changing Health and Wellness Documentaries
6 Feb 2019
A few years back we turned a corner and became a nation of viewers and listeners rather than readers. There’s nothing wrong with that. Audio books, DVDs and [...]
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Do You Really Need Vitamins or Supplements?
30 Jan 2019
Whenever I see TV commercials that show men and women looking all happy and active because they take vitamins or supplements … well, I start to feel bad about [...]
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Happier New Year: The Top 15 Wellness Books
28 Jan 2019
So, how are your New Year’s resolutions faring? If your good intentions need a little jumpstart, you may want to try a best-seller in the Health, Fitness & [...]
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Come On, Get Happy: Use Food for a Better Mood
23 Jan 2019
Feeing down and not sure what’s eating you? It could be what you’re eating. It may be hard to swallow, but food can affect your mood. “A recent study [...]
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Why Being a Vegan is Good for the Spirit
7 Jan 2019
Victoria Moran is the bestselling author of 13 books, including Creating a Charmed Life, The Love-Powered Diet, The Good Karma Diet, Main Street Vegan, and The Main [...]
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The Skinny on… The Keto Diet
26 Dec 2018
Unless you are living under a rock, you’ve probably heard of the keto diet or you – or someone you know – has tried it. This latest version of a low-carb diet is [...]
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In The Kitchen with Celebrity Chef Devin Alexander
19 Dec 2018
During my 20 years in the business of writing about weight loss, nutrition, diet and food, I’ve encountered oodles of experts. Celebrity chef and New York Times [...]
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Diets You Should Always Avoid
12 Dec 2018
There seems to be no limit to the number and types of diets just waiting for us to sink our teeth into. Many of their claims are hard to swallow – and for good [...]
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Quiz Time: How Alcohol Affects Your Health
10 Dec 2018
During my drinking days, one of the hardest things about dieting was putting my beloved beer on ice. While I was trying to watch my calorie intake, a typical beer [...]
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Weight Gain Can Lead to Depression
7 Dec 2018
Packing on a few pounds is depressing. But did you know that depression has officially been linked to obesity? It’s sad but true. Writing for PsychCentral.com, Rick [...]
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Laugh Away the Pounds
5 Dec 2018
We tend to get depressed when we’re overweight or when we are dieting. They say laughter is the best medicine, so maybe it’s the best weight loss pill, too! [...]
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The Top 10 Foods You Should Be Eating
30 Nov 2018
Throughout my 20 years as a health, wellness and diet writer, I have had the pleasure of meeting many nice and knowledgeable experts, authors and personalities. [...]
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The Big, Fat List of Diet Bloggers
28 Nov 2018
Journaling is a proven way to enhance your weight loss progress. This week we’ve compiled a big, fat list of bloggers – those inspirational women and men who write [...]
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7 Tips for Shopping on a Budget
26 Nov 2018
The No. 1 tip for putting your food budget on a diet is BUY ONLY THE FOOD YOU NEED. Yes, it’s tough, but you can learn to refrain from impulse buys and eye-catching [...]
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Don’t Fall for a Diet Scam
16 Nov 2018
You’ve heard it a million times: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Yet millions of us willingly fork over our hard-earned money for a weight loss [...]
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Dropping Names While Helping You Drop Pounds
9 Nov 2018
MealPlanMap.com may be the newest kid on the weight loss and better eating block, however we’re already making waves and being noticed – and we’ve been proclaimed a [...]
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The Meal Plan Map Interview: Linda Spangle RN, MA
29 Oct 2018
Linda Spangle is a weight management specialist who is recognized nationally as a leading authority on emotional eating and other psychological issues affecting [...]
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The Signs & Symptoms of Eating Disorders
24 Oct 2018
The odds are that you – or someone very dear to you – suffer from an eating disorder. Know the signs and know that you are not alone in this plight. The [...]
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Benefits of Breakfast May Be Exaggerated
22 Oct 2018
Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? Is it really necessary to jump-start your fat-burning metabolism by eating something healthy first thing in [...]
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The Bitter Truth About Natural Sweeteners
18 Oct 2018
They’re often touted as “natural” by food makers, but what’s the truth about our favorite sweeteners? Natural is one of those words that possess the so-called [...]
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Burn More Calories by Chewing Gum While Walking!?!
10 Oct 2018
Can weight loss be as simple as walking and chewing gum? Well, according to a recent report, you can burn extra calories by chewing gum while you walk. However, the [...]
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Is The Chocolate Diet Fake News?
1 Oct 2018
Many studies conclude chocolate has health benefits. But weight loss – can we really believe this is real news? Well, Dr. Will Clower has a friend in the Easter [...]
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Should You Be Eating Soy?
21 Sep 2018
What’s the good word on soy? Well, it appears whole soy foods are much better for you than highly processed ones. Soy has been a staple for centuries in Asia. [...]
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Eat Your Way to a Healthier Weight
12 Sep 2018
A registered dietitian with a master’s degree in Nutritional Science, Rachel Beller founded the Beller Nutritional Institute in Beverly Hills, served as [...]
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Dieting Can Be Risky Business for Teens
2 Sep 2018
The Meal Plan Map program promotes healthy eating, not restrictive dieting or trendy weight loss regimens. Sure, it would be nice to snap your fingers and watch the [...]
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The Brain Behind Our Meal Planning Program
29 Aug 2018
The meal-planning program that powers MealPlanMap.com is customizable and flexible – and has already helped more than 5.8 million people lose weight, eat better and [...]
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