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  • Carbohydrates: Busting the sugar myth

    People continue to believe that carbohydrates will make them gain weight, when in reality, it is not carbohydrates that increase waistlines, but daily caloric intake.Both sugars and starches fall into the carbohydrate category and it is important to make healthy carbohydrate choices. Foods that contain carbohydrates include breads, cereal, rice,
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    Dealing with holiday stress, what to avoid, encourage

    The holiday season for most Americans begins on Thanksgiving and lasts through New Year's Day.In addition to family feasts, gift giving and other joyful experiences, the holiday season can be a very stressful time for many.Below is a basic description of holiday stress and an example of how to overcome the negative effects.Holiday stress is any

  • Don't wait to quit smoking

    A New Year's resolution is too far away, start smoking cessation as soon as possible.Let's be serious, how many people do you know who made a New Year's resolution and actually managed to keep it longer than a week or so?I, personally, can not think of one. In fact, most of the folks I know who have made New Year's resolutions may have kept them
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