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Dieting

The danger of fad diets - Why fad diets may work in the short term, but almost always fail in the long run.

The importance of tracking calories - Without correct tracking, people often underestimate their calorie consumption

How to handle the cravings? - What to do if getting off the track cannot be avoided.

Milk, whole-grain cereal, and oatmeal - Why you should eat more of them

The fats that make you lean - Omega 3 fats should not be avoided regardless of the type of your diet

The pros and cons of calcium - Calcium has many good sides, but excess consumption causes trouble

The effect of fiber - There is little wrong with fiber, but not all sorts carry all the advantages.

The magic of the branched-chain amino acids - BCAAs are as close to magic foods as we will ever get

Eat protein, some more protein, and finally, protein - Why is protein good and how to avoid dehydration

Keep your metabolism from shutting down - Slashing too many calories requires some tricks to keep the fire burning

The mechanism of dieting - The scurille combination of math and feelings

Dieting and health - It does not have to be dieting or health!

Diet Comparison - Atkins, South Beach, and The Zone - Comparing the Atkins Diet, South Beach Diet, and The Zone Diet

Nutrition - History of nutrition, dietary guidelines, health, exercise, and more...

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