Weight Loss & Diet Plans

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71. 'The Biggest Loser' Diet
    

    You, too, can be The Biggest Loser -- by following a diet and fitness program similar to that used by contestants on the NBC TV show of the same name.

72. The 3 Day Diet
    

    The 3 Day Diet is followed three days at a time, with rapid weight loss promised. Find out what the diet it is, what you can eat, how it works, and if the experts think it's safe.

73. The Flat Belly Diet
    

    The Flat Belly Diet promises a flat belly and weight loss of up to 15 pounds in 32 days.

74. Sodas and Your Health: Risks Debated
    

    Just about every week, it seems, a new study warns of another potential health risk linked to soft drinks. The most recent headlines have raised concerns that diet sodas boost stroke risk. Diet and regular sodas have both been linked to obesity, kidney damage, and certain cancers. Regular soft drink

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75. The Truth About Coconut Oil
    

    Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD, LD, discusses the research on the potential health benefits of coconut oil.

76. How I Got Myself to Eat Cilantro
    

    Of all the bright-green herbs out there, cilantro -- the fresh, leafy stalks of the coriander plant -- may be the most polarizing. The millions who love cilantro pile it on soups, salsas, wraps, and roll-ups. And the people who hate it, really hate it, tend to post vitriolic rants in online food blo

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77. Understanding the Omega Fatty Acids
    

    Nutritionists call omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids “essential” fats for good reason. The human body needs them for many functions, from building healthy cells to maintaining brain and nerve function. Our bodies can’t produce them. The only source is food. These polyunsaturated fats are important for

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78. The Truth About Gluten
    

    More and more groceries and health food stores stock gluten-free products. That’s good news for people with celiac disease, who for health reasons should not eat wheat with gluten. Yet paradoxically, most of the people who reach for gluten-free products don’t have celiac disease and or even a sensit

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79. Leafy Greens -- Ranked and Rated
    

    "Greens are the No. 1 food you can eat regularly to help improve your health," says Jill Nussinow, MS, RD, a culinary educator in Northern California and the author of The Veggie Queen. That's because leafy vegetables are brimming with fiber along with vitamins, minerals, and plant-based substances

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80. Fast, Nutritious Meals to Feed Surprise Guests
    

    When you have a few extra mouths to feed and need to set last-minute places at your kitchen table, there's no need to panic or place a takeout order. You can pull off a deliciously simple and satisfying meal with the ingredients you have on hand the next time your teenagers have friends over or your

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