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Healthy Eating, Nutrition and Health, Tools for Healthy Eating

Fad Diets

It may seem there is always a new diet that promises fast and effective weight loss—and it can be hard to keep track of all the conflicting and/or new research. More important, it is tough to determine which weight loss diets are health-promoting and effective over time. The term diet refers to a set […]

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Choosing Foods For Successful Weight Loss

Losing weight gradually rather than quickly is a healthier and much more effective solution for long-term weight loss. To lose weight, the number of calories you take in must be lower than the number of calories you burn. For healthy and steady weight loss with long-term results, consider increasing and […]

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Pistachios

There are lots of great reasons to enjoy pistachios! Pistachios are high in MUFA’s (monounsaturated fatty acids) and PUFA’s (polyunsaturated fatty acids), which can help lower “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and increase “good” cholesterol (HDL). They are a good source of fiber, magnesium, copper, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamins A, C, and E. They […]