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Why aren’t you losing weight? | Weight Loss

Ever wondered why after watching what you eat (staying away from fats and/or high calories) that the weight doesn’t seem to go away? Well, one reason is that your not taking account of how many carbohydrates and sugar your consuming? We all see the ads displaying calorie counts without the carbohydrates: so why aren’t they mentioned, hummm? Here’s the deal! Never ignore calorie counts, keep them in mind, its the total carbohydrates you consume as sugar that prohibits weight lose in many cases. So, when your going to eat that next tasty treat, glance at the ingredients on the back label. To lose weight, do not consume food with sugar (keep sugar intake at zero as best you can. If you can stay away from sugar, you will see a difference. Hint: salt, make you retain water; more to come, thanks.

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Understanding Summer Detoxing | detox

Learn how to enjoy the summer months and detox with interesting and easy meals. - By Dr.Roni DeLuz PHD, RN, ND

How can you have fun this summer and keep your detox on track?

In the summer months, appetites tend to decrease due to heat. Many people just don't get hungry in the summer and, therefore, are not receiving the nutrients that their body needs. For a quick and easy meal that won?t weigh you down, cook up some soup and save it in the refrigerator to use throughout the week. This will allow you to eat whenever you are hungry and will ensure that you receive maximum nutrition. Also, try eating soups cold, you would be surprised how good they are.

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