Weight Loss & Diet Plans

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101. Weight Watchers Points Plus: Diet Review
     

     Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD, reviews the Weight Watchers diet plan and Weight Watchers' Points Plus system.

102. Beyond Dieting: Alternative Approaches to Weight Loss
     

     To lose weight, some people look beyond diet and exercise. Would methods like hypnosis, acupuncture, meditation, prayer, and traditional Eastern methods help budge the pounds? Perhaps. But if you want to ditch diet and exercise altogether, think again. “The bottom line is to be more active and consu

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103. Fatigue Fighters: 6 Quick Ways to Boost Energy
     

     It's 3 p.m., and you're definitely dragging. Your body feels like a car that's run out of gas. And while your official workday may soon be over, your day probably isn't. If you're like most women, your to do list probably still includes some or all of the following tasks: pick up the kids, cook dinn

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104. Super Foods for Lower Cholesterol and Heart Health
     

     Could you lower cholesterol levels by eating a bowl of oatmeal in the morning and a handful of nuts in the afternoon? It's certainly possible. "Dietary changes can have powerful effects on cholesterol levels," says Edgar R. Miller III, MD, PhD, associate professor of medicine and epidemiology at Joh

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105. Can Fiber Help Protect Against Cancer?
     

     For years, Americans have been advised to eat a high-fiber diet to lower the risk of colon cancer. Early theories suggested that dietary fiber was protective against colon cancer and possibly breast cancer. But inconsistent findings from numerous studies have led to disagreement on the role of dieta

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106. How Fiber Helps Your Digestive Health
     

     You've heard about the benefits of healthy fiber before. But you might not think they apply to you. You might associate "healthy fiber" with prunes and constipation. This misconception grates on researchers. "When I tell people that I study the effects of fiber, they always assume I'm talking consti

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107. Making the Best Use of Fiber Supplements
     

     The best way to get fiber is naturally, from whole foods in your diet. Most experts encourage eating foods naturally rich in dietary fiber – such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, and nuts -- because they also provide many other health benefits. But most Americans struggle to eat the recom

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108. Dietary Fiber: Insoluble vs. Soluble
     

     Confused about fiber? You’re not alone. Dietary fiber is a misunderstood nutrient. Many people know it is important, but not much more than that. This article fills you in on the two main types of fiber – soluble and insoluble -- where to find them, and the health benefits they provide. Dietary fibe

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109. High-fiber Diets and Weight Loss
     

     If you’re overweight and want some help losing weight, start eating foods high in fiber. Dietary fiber is not a magic weight loss weapon, but it has the power to help fill you up without filling you out.  Here’s why: One of the most effective ways to lose those extra pounds is to control hunger, the

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110. How Fiber Protects Your Heart
     

     You probably already know that fiber helps with digestion. Did you know it can have big benefits for your heart health too? "Studies have shown that foods that have a lot of fiber are clearly associated with lower risk of heart disease," says Alice H. Lichtenstein, DSc, American Heart Association sp

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