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Carbohydrate Energy Drinks: Myths and Facts

April 9th, 2008 by Gwen Novak
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The main carbohydrate in most energy drinks is some form of sugar. Many contain glucuronolactone, which is found in red wine and plant gum. The sugar will give you energy, but it will also give you a bunch of empty calories that you have to burn off.

10 Myths About Weight Loss and Dieting

December 16th, 2007 by Gloria Price
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Everyday we’re inundated with rules of what to do and what not to do when it comes to dieting. How are we supposed to make sense of it all? Here’s a clue into ten commonly misunderstood dieting myths.

1. It’s Low Fat. I Can Eat More.
Low fat foods are to be used in place of regular foods. Eating an excess of low fat is no better than eating a smaller portion of a regular fat food.

Top 10 Diet Myths: Myth 10, Fast Food Isn’t Bad If you Order Chicken

December 11th, 2007 by Rory Jansma
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It may be the end of a long work day, or that you are running late to your child’s soccer game, but either way: you are hungry! We all know that fast food isn’t the healthiest choice, but sometimes it seems like the only option.

Three Myths About Exercise & Weight Loss

December 6th, 2007 by Elle VanHamagansky
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A vegetarian diet should be as carefully planned as a non-vegetarian diet to make sure they are well-balanced and nutritious.

Top 10 Diet Myths: Myth 9, If You Quit Smoking, You Will Gain Weight

December 4th, 2007 by Rory Jansma
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People eat more after quitting for several reasons. For one, your metabolism slightly slows as mentioned above. Another reason is because the smoker has less to do, so instead of smoking they choose to eat.

Top 10 Diet Myths: Myth 8, Vegetarians Can’t Build Muscle

November 27th, 2007 by Rory Jansma
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It is a common misconception that vegetarians cannot build any type of muscle due to being undernourished. The concept of a vegetarian is of a weak, even unhealthy person who doesn’t get enough nutrition in their diet.

Top 10 Diet Myths: Myth 7, Cholesterol is Bad for you

November 20th, 2007 by Rory Jansma
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In the United States, an estimated 18 million mean and 24 million men have high cholesterol levels that put them at an elevated risk of heart attack and stroke

Top 10 Diet Myths: Myth 6, Low Fat Foods are Key to Weight Loss

November 13th, 2007 by Rory Jansma
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The truth is, most diets work if you stick with it; the difference is understanding what foods you can and can’t eat and in what quantities.

Top 10 Diet Myths: Myth 5, Fattening Foods Cause Rapid Weight Gain

November 6th, 2007 by Rory Jansma
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Contrary to popular belief, true weight is gained over an extended period of time. “Cheating” on your diet and having that extra slice of cake, isn’t going to pack on the pounds!

Top 10 Diet Myths: Myth 4, Having a Slow Metabolism Prevents Weight Loss

October 30th, 2007 by Rory Jansma
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Dieters who struggle to lose weight on a consistent basis tend to blame underactive metabolisms. Rarely will a slow metabolism be the only reason for inability to lose weight.

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