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Eat Like a Caveman or Try a Low Carb Diet? Four Popular Diets Demystified

Learn how the popular diets Atkins, Paleo, Up Day/Down Day, and Intermittent Fasting stack up against one another.

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Is Fat the Enemy? How the USDA's Food Pyramid Brainwashed Dieters

It's important to realize how fat affects your body and understand why it's not always the enemy, especially if you're consuming the right type of fat...

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What are the Most Popular Diets of 2016?

Now that the New Year is around the corner, you might be thinking about going on a new diet to kick start your healthy life for...

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Feeding the Hangry Monster: How to Avoid Becoming Irritable, Cranky, and Downright Miserable

There's no reason to allow hanger to strike, especially when there is an assortment of great protein foods and supplements to fuel your day.

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Are All Supplements the Same? Demystifying the Secrets of Supplements

It's a good idea to do your research when deciding which supplements to take and where to purchase them.

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Products Containing Xylitol Can Be Poisonous To Dogs

Xylitol can be found in many low carb, sugar free food products (such as nut butters), as well as vitamin supplements, toothpaste, mouthwash, and over-the-counter medications.

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Collagen May Be the Anti-Aging Boost You've Been Looking For

A growing body of research suggests hydrolzyed collagen has powerful anti-aging properties for skin, bone, hair and joints.

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Low Carb Foods Shopping List

Not sure what foods are low carb? Print this low carb foods shopping list and keep it handy for your grocery trips.

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Alcohol and Low Carb Dieting

When it comes to alcohol and dieting, moderation is the key.

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The Skinny on Net Carbs

Not all carbs act the same way. What are "Net Carbs" and how are they calculated?

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Know Your Sugar Substitutes: A Comparison of Sugar Alternatives

Whether your desire to use sugar substitutes is due to health-related issues or whether you're simply looking for a lifestyle change that eliminates refined sugar, we'd...

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