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Juicy, vividly coloured plums and prunes are packed with disease-fighting antioxidants and natural sugars. Learn about their health benefits and how to easily enjoy them on a daily basis.
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How to Cut Calories Out Of Your Coffee Break
Can’t imagine a day without stopping by Starbucks for a venti mocha, but scared to tread so close to temptation? Believe it or not, there are ways to make it out satiated and healthy. Check out these strategic approaches to the essential coffee break.
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Chow Down On Chinese Takeout
You can enjoy Chinese takeout without consuming tons of calories. Here are some secret ordering strategies.
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3 Weight-Loss Shortcuts
If you’ve been working hard at the gym, and your patience is wearing thin try these strategies to boost your weight-loss progress.
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Guide to Quick and Healthy Cooking
Being pressed for time is no excuse for eating junk. Check out these smart strategies and learn how to produce a wholesome and delicious meal in record time.
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Rethinking Drinking
There’s been great news about the health benefits of alcohol in recent years. But drinking too much takes away the potential benefits —and adds plenty of risks.
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How to Speed Up Slimming Down
Hoping to drop a size before your upcoming class reunion? Determined to cut a slimmer figure when you hit the beach come summer? To lose pounds fast choose one or more of these changes, and implement them this week.
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When Food is Love
When the holidays arrive, there’s often no way to avoid being stuck in the house with lots of relatives, friends ... and fattening food. Check out these tips to help you cope.
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Tips for Taking the Weight Off
Obsessed with dieting, we're actually becoming fatter! In Canada, close to half the population is overweight and one in six people is obese. Follow these weight loss tips
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Sneaking in Fibre
Fill up on fibre by making minor modifications to your diet. You can get this must-have into your meals with minimum effort.
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Defeat Your Dietary Downfall
Most people have an Achilles’ heel when it comes to weight control. Diagnose yours and overcome your difficulties with these simple solutions for common problems.
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Smart Eating for Your Arteries
While some degree of hardening of the arteries is normal as we age, atherosclerosis can lead to heart disease and stroke. Find out what you can do, and eat, to help control this potentially deadly condition.
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The Anti-Cancer Diet
It’s increasingly clear that certain dietary elements may help promote the development and spread of malignancies, while others slow or block tumour growth. Researchers estimate that at least 35 percent of all cancers may be related to diet, especially those high in fat and processed foods; they also believe that many of these cancers could be prevented by dietary changes. Read on to find out what you should and should not eat to minimize your risks.
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