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Trying to avoid high fructose corn syrup? Here's how to steer clear of the corn-based sweetener that's been linked to health problems & has even been called a highly dangerous toxin.

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I've already lost a lot of weight & don't want to gain it back! Here are 5 healthy fast food choices that I make every time I pull up to a drive-thru window

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I dropped below 200 pounds after changing my eating habits. Here are the 3 portion control tips that helped me to lose weight.

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Looking for money-saving healthy eating tips? Here's how to choose the right foods at the right time of year to save money on groceries and still eat healthy!

Here are the easiest ways to reduce sodium intake. photo by DaGoaty on Flickr

Salt is difficult to avoid - especially since manufacturers add it to most foods to improve the taste. Here's how to modify your eating habits just a little bit & drastically reduce your salt intake.

The truth about how antioxidants work in the human body, their role in combating disease, and just how effective they really are as medicinal treatments.

You can lose weight fast with these 8 simple tips. photo by Alan Cleaver

Every year millions of us try to lose weight fast, but we don't succeed because the diet plans are too hard to follow, or we lose focus. So what does work? Here's the latest scientific research

The precious nutrients from sugar cane are concentrated in blackstrap molasses. For optimal health, you should look for organic, unsulphured molasses. Here's more

Goji berries are a rising star in the health community, thanks to the healing properties of this cranberry-like fruit. See why Goji berries are so great.

So, what makes olive oils better for us than other types of oil? In my quest to understand the health benefits of olive oil, I compiled some interesting facts about olive oils.

The party food doesn't have to spell doom for your diet. Here are 9 simple tricks that can help you maintain control and resist overeating at the party.

Mashed potatoes and baked potatoes... both are easy to make and one of them is especially good for your skin! See which one.

The big question is... do Detox Diets work? Another popular question... are Detox Diets safe? Here we explore the top 5 Detox Diets and discuss their safety issues.

If you want healthy skin, then you'll want to add these foods to your daily diet.

Following is a list of common ailments and the foods that can prevent them, if not cure them completely.

Fortunately, there are MANY satisfying snack and dessert options available that will satisfy your sweet tooth if you're on a low-carb diet like the Atkins Diet. Here are the best low-carb desserts and snacks.

Energy drinks and energy shots are marketed as giving you extra energy. Some common energy drinks are: Jolt, NOS, Slam, No Name, Rockstar, SoBe, Red Bull, and Full Throttle. Some common energy shots are: Ammo, Redline Power Rush, Extreme Energy, Powershot, Fuel Cell, and Upshot.

Do natural weight loss herbs like cayenne, ephedra, green tea, and hoodia actually work at helping you lose weight? Are they safe? Here's how they work, plus 2 that are safe, and 2 that are not.