Or putting it another way – when is a calorie NOT a calorie? When it comes to weight loss, the only thing that really matters is “calories in versus calories out.” In other words, if you burn off more calories than you eat for an extended period of time, you…
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For many of us, the term “dried fruit” is practically synonymous with raisins. But nowadays, so many more dried fruits are available that it seems unfair to ignore them. Most well-stocked grocery stores carry some or all of the following fruits in dried form: apples, apricots, bananas, cherries, cranberries, dates,…
Prescription medications are known to cause side effects. Some can be really annoying. To minimize the inconvenience, you can make the good outweigh the bad. Here are some solutions: To minimize the risk of prescription medication side effects, your doctor should prescribe the lowest dose of a medication that helps.…
Knowing how to protect your knees from damage can mean the difference between a fulfilling lifestyle and long term, strained mobility. Knee problems can happen to anyone. Because they’re the main hinge between the ground and the rest of your body, the knees serve as your ‘wheels’ that get you…
Don’t believe everything you hear about what is good or bad for your pearly whites. Remember how your mother used to tell you almost everything you did was “bad for your teeth?” You may have forgotten some of her warnings. And some things she said might not be as bad…
If you ever wondered which fats are good and which fats are bad – here’s the run down on fats: What are “Good” fats? 1) Monounsaturated Fat – this type of fat helps lower LDL Cholesterol (“bad” cholesterol) in the blood. It can be found in nuts, seeds, olive oil…
Which is better? Fruit Juice or Whole Fruit? If you look at the two in terms of nutrition, the main difference is fiber content. Whole fruit has it and fruit juice does not, unless it is specifically added. If you are someone who is trying to manage weight or lose…