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September 16 2012

High Fructose Corn Syrup

Corn syrup is a sweetener made from maize (corn). The process required to convert the corn into simple sugar syrup
involves enzymes from two different bacteria and a fungus. High Fructose Corn Syrup undergoes further enzymatic
processing to yield higher levels of fructose in the final product.

Corn syrup is not a natural product. While it starts from a natural substance, the end product is the result of human
biochemistry using reactions that would never occur in the natural environment. Corn syrup or High Fructose Corn Syrup
is not “naturally” found in nature.

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September 9 2012

Modern Wheat: The Perfect Chronic Poison

Cardiologist Dr. William Davis calls modern wheat the “perfect, chronic poison”. He claims modern wheat is a mutation that contains a new protein called gliadin which acts like an opiate causing us to eat an average of 440 additional calories, every day, 365 days a year. It also causes a whole host of health issues and complications.

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August 13 2012

Fat Burning Foods

There are several ways by which the choice of foods we ingest can actually help lose or maintain weight. One mechanism is by a food requiring energy from the body to digest and metabolize the substance. Another process increases the metabolic rate by a bioactive property of the food. Some foods affect the biochemical hormones that control hunger and fullness. Foods affecting digestion affects fat balance. Properties that prevent fat deposition in to adipocytes (fat cells) is another way foods can help our wellness and fitness goals.

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June 30 2012

Gluten Allergies: The sneaky culprit of unexplained illness and weight gain

Gluten is a naturally occurring substance found in wheat and other grain products. Its purpose in nature is to provide the requirements for seed germination and propagation. Gluten is found in the endosperm of a grain plant. When ingested by humans, it can cause a variety of negative symptoms in certain individuals.

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June 17 2012

Sweet! Sugar Substitutes

There are many sugar substitutes on the market, some natural, some man made. Some are safe, some we are not so sure about. This article will give you the low down on which are safe and of which you should be wary, of which can help you lose weight, and which can actually be harmful to you.

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June 3 2012

The Secret For Washboard Abs

You can spend hours doing sit ups, crunches, leg lifts, and generally torturing yourself trying to get six pack abs. And, sure, those things are important. But the real secret to killer abs is in your diet. Our expert breaks it down for you below with hard science and specific diet recommendations.

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April 29 2012

Caffeine and Weight Loss

The stimulatory qualities of caffeine have been known since ancient times. Caffeine is found in chocolate, dark sodas, tea and coffee. Coffee and caffeine has been a social preoccupation for centuries. Caffeine consumption around the world continues to involve almost every person in some form. It is consumed for mental alertness, physical performance enhancement and as a by-product of many other flavorful items ingested.

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February 17 2012

Top Five Weight Loss Mistakes

Weight loss is a national obsession. Whether you are trying to lose 5 lbs or trying to lose a much larger amount of weight, these are the top five mistakes that people make.

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February 10 2012

6 Natural Ways to Suppress Your Appetite

Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to naturally suppress your appetite? We all know that the key to successful weight loss is to eat fewer calories than we burn in a day. Though it seems like an easy enough formula, many struggle with the application of it in their daily lives. Click here to read more.

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January 26 2012

How I lost 65 lbs through diet and exercise!

I weighed 184 pounds. My pants had gone from size 8 to size 15. That was after only a few months of wearing maternity pants! When I first tried on a pair of size 15 pants, I was shocked and depressed. Click here to read how Jessica lost 65 lbs!

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