Discover the Secrets of Good health

Whether you’re looking for a breakfast on-the-go, a post workout recovery or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, smoothies can be a fast and easy way to pack a good nutritional punch.
Here are some smoothie basics and a couple of recipes to try:

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Okay, we all know our food is full of trans-fat, high-fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors and preservatives, but it could be a WHOLE LOT worse.
Like these unlucky people who found used bandages, a dirty knife, mice, stones, metal shards and even–I’m NOT joking–a condom in their food!
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One of the most frustrating moments for many dieters is the weekly weigh-in. Sometimes, the results on your scales seem to bear very little relation to the week you’ve just had. Maybe you’ve been really good - but not lost anything. Or you’ve had a couple of meals out, and eaten more than a few [...]

They call it the “Chococlock” and for just $37.10 you can feed your chocolate addiction on the hour, every hour. That’s if you’re quick enough!
Every 60 minutes the shutters open and a piece of chocolate pops out, but you’ve only got 30 seconds to grab it. If not, the chocolate goes back in and you’ll [...]

I suppose we could look on the bright side here; well over 400,000 Brits eat exceptionally well!
These rather unflattering findings are the result of a wide-ranging investigation for the Food Standards Agency’s National Diet and Nutrition Survey. The results are based on 5 dietary targets set out by the World Health Organization. [...]

Lately I’ve been trying to feel better so I’ve been eating a lot of vitamins… do you know how many vitamins you have to eat before you feel full?… the colour of my urine is amazing…” - Steven Wright
I have to admit, I’m skeptical - some would say jaded over the hundreds of thousands of [...]

Early next year, ad men Alex Bogusky and Chuck Porter will release The 9-inch Diet.
The premise of the book is: by using a 9-inch plate at every meal, caloric intake can be decreased by 30-35 percent.
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There are hundreds of diets, tips, books, and techniques out there for losing weight. Despite this, those who sustain long-term weight loss are few and far between.
In this post, Ranae shares some pearls of wisdom that have helped her achieve her own weight loss, and in turn, have helped others.
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Here in the UK, tomatoes are in season at the moment, and piled high at the market. They’re one of my favorite foods - healthy, delicious and useful in all sorts of dishes. Read on for tomato facts that you might not know, and some ways to eat more tomatoes every day.
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One of the easiest ways to boost your weight loss is to curb your alcohol intake. Not only do alcoholic drinks contain calories, they also tend to increase your appetite and reduce your will-power: a very diet-unfriendly combination!
Even if your social life doesn’t revolve around bars and clubs, don’t assume it’ll be easy for [...]