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Weight Management
The skinny on dietary fat: balance it, don't avoid it
Low-fat foods continue to sell briskly, as many consumers try follow a heart-healthy diet, but nutrition professionals advise that a better mix of the types of fat may be more important than strictly limiting all fat.
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Americans still consume one-third of calories from low-nutrient 'tip of the pyramid'
Energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods (EDNP's), which are generally rich in fats, oils and sugars, occupy the very small "tip" of the Food Pyramid used to illustrate America's recommended dietary guidelines.
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The Role of Healthy Fats in the Diet
Many Americans, in their quest for lean bodies, have drastically reduced their intake of fat while shifting consumption to diets rich in protein or carbohydrates, and sometimes both.
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Herbs, Nutrients Supplement Syndrome X Care
A diet rich in protein and unprocessed, low-carbohydrate, nutrient-dense foods such as vegetables is the best line of defense against Syndrome X. But there are many supplements at your disposal that can help combat this condition, and its consequences, and lead you on the road to better health. complete news article
Significant health benefits of a daily fish meal as part of a weight loss regimen
Among the established health benefits of a diet rich in n-3 fatty acids (found in ocean fish as well as in flaxseed oil) is its protective effect aginst cardiovascular diesease.
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New pilot study suggests flaxseed and low-fat diet can be protective against prostate cancer
A low-fat diet supplemented with flaxseed may help reduce the risk of prostate cancer, researchers from Duke University Medical Center report in the July issue of Urology.
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