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  • How Can I Safely Lose Weight Fast?

    How Can I Safely Lose Weight Fast?

    Q: I have a wedding coming up in a month and I want to lose 15 pounds before then. What’s the safest way to quickly lose weight? A: You can safely lose 3 or more pounds a week at home with a healthy diet and...

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  • What do you think of weight loss contests like the “Biggest Loser”?

    What do you think of weight loss contests like the “Biggest Loser”?

    Q: My boyfriend and I love watching the “Biggest Loser”.  What are your thoughts on contestants dropping insane amounts of weight in a short period of time? A: The “Biggest Loser” is a wildly popular show that may help those looking to lose weight in...

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  • How can I kick my soda habit?

    How can I kick my soda habit?

    Q: I’ve been drinking three pop’s a day for many years now and I’ve finally decided to try and kick this habit.  What are some tips to kick the soda habit and make this process as easy as possible? A: Good for you for wanting...

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  • Can green tea help me lose weight?

    Can green tea help me lose weight?

    Q: I’ve been hearing a lot of good things about green tea and its affect’s on your health, but does green tea help in weight loss too? A: More than a decade’s worth of research has shown that green tea may help prevent cancer and...

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  • Are raw vegetables healthier than cooked?

    Are raw vegetables healthier than cooked?

    Q: Do I really need to eat my vegetables raw to get the most nutrition out of them? A: Not always.  Contrary to popular belief, cooking vegetables doesn’t destroy all the nutrients and some vegetables are even more nutritious after cooking.  Studies show that cooked...

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  • Do spicy foods aid in weight loss?

    Do spicy foods aid in weight loss?

    Q: Can eating spicy foods really help me lose weight? A: It’s true. Eating spicy foods that contain red or green chili pepper can temporarily increase your metabolic rate by up to 23% some studies suggest.  The actual weight lost will be minuscule, but if...

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  • How can I effectively add some muscle to my body?

    How can I effectively add some muscle to my body?

    Q: I’ve been pretty successful in losing weight these last few years, but now I’m actually looking to put on a little muscle.  How can I add some muscle without regaining the fat? A: Great question!  First of all, if you want to add some...

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  • How does fiber help me lose weight?

    How does fiber help me lose weight?

    Q: I’ve noticed people making a big deal out of fiber and it’s weight loss benefits lately.  How does it help one lose weight? A: Fiber does have some weight loss benefits with the main one being that it helps you feel fuller longer, so...

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  • I do 1,000 crunches a day but I still can’t see my abs.  What gives?

    I do 1,000 crunches a day but I still can’t see my abs. What gives?

    Q: I do 1,000 crunches every day, but I still can’t see my lower abs.  What do I have to do to get a six-pack abs? A: You have a six-pack abs, there just hidden under the layer of fat on your stomach!  Doing a...

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  • Can foods labeled as zero grams of trans fats still contain trans fats?

    Can foods labeled as zero grams of trans fats still contain trans fats?

    Q: I heard that foods with zero grams of trans fats on the nutritional label can actually still contain trace amounts of these fats?  Why is this and how do I avoid these fats then? A: You heard correctly.  Manufacturers are allowed by the FDA...

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