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Why Elite Athletes Are Lean--and You Aren't
Natural selection determines your body type; but exercise and diet can make a difference
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Why Fad Diets Fail
Forget the hype. Exercise and sound nutrition still rule the weight loss world
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Beware--Nutritional Traps!
Editor warns against five seemingly healthful foods and drinks that can cause problems for your workout.
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Turn the Tables on Fat
The fat in many recipes can be cut significantly. This article contains instructions on substitutions that cut fat but retain taste.
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Anti-Fat Nutrition Strategies
An article from Susan Kleiner's book Power Eating discussing ways people can burn fat while building lean muscle. The article ends with three convenient breakfast recipes
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Low-fat Granola
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Cereal Isn't Just for Breakfast
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Fluid Fight
An article from Susan Kleiner's book Power Eating comparing water and sports drinks.
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Do Your Homework
Food labels are a great way to make intelligent choices toward better health and weight maintenance. Learn what to look for at the grocery store.
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Nutrition in a Bottle
Nutritional supplements may not be all they're cracked up to be. Many are unnecessary, some are unreliable, and the industry is driving gullible consumers to buy more anyway.
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Eating for Two
Nutrition for pregnant exercisers means eating enough calories and taking in the extra nutrients needed for the health of both the mother and the fetus.
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High Protein Diets--Safe or Deadly?
The Pros of High Protein; Carbo-Centrists Speak Out; You Decide
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Targeted Fat Reduction? Think Again
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Why Is It the Same Old Me?
Most people maintain their body weight within relatively narrow limits even if they increase their exercise. The reason, according to theory, is that the body has a weight and body fat percent it "wants" to maintain and it will fight to do so.
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Intensity is best
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American Kids Love Fries, But Not Exercise
Kids in the U.S. eat more fries and exercise less than children in many other countries.
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Salad Days
Salads can be an extremely healthful and low calorie food choice, but loading them down with high-calorie and fatty dressing destroys most of their benefits.
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Nutrition Summit 2000
A rundown of what occurred at the second National Nutrition Summit, which outlined how Americans should eat, exercise, and lose weight in the coming years.
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Beware of Low-Fat Foods
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Got Milk? Or Has Milk Got You?
This article discusses whether milk is actually detrimental to your health.
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