Calorie King Fat & Carbohydrate Counter-2010 Diet Guide & Counter

The CalorieKing Calorie, Fat and Carbohydrate Counter is a National Top 100 Best Seller and the most recommended book of its type by health professionals. It's easy to see why! The book is compiled by Allan Borushek, a dietitian and health educator with over 30 years of clinical experience. His motto is: "Fat Matters, Carbs Count, but, Calories Are King!" It's a fact that most of us drastically underestimate how much food we eat. One of the main reasons is that we really don't know what's in the food we eat day-in and day-out. Now you can end the guesswork. You will find the calorie, fat and carbohydrate counts for your favorite foods in this...

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Poll: Are You Struggling to Pay For Food?

Good news! This month global food prices fell for the first time after an 8 month increase. Don't celebrate just yet because food still costs 37% more than it did a year ago. If you're like me, even a small trip to the supermarket comes with a 100 dollar price tag and that's just for the basics.On top of rising food prices (to add insult to injury), global median incomes are falling as countries still try to recover from economic recession. Not to mention all of the other increased costs of living including gasoline and energy.I don't see how some families can do it, especially when trying to buy food products that are healthy and not tainted...

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Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard

With Faster-Acting HydroWhey®Whey Protein Isolates as the primary Protein Source 3 Grams of Carbohydrates Lactase and Other Digestive Enzymes 24 Grams of Protein Per ServingMillions and Millions of Satisfied Customers Can't Be Wrong!Since the very beginning, Optimum Nutrition has raised the standard by which all other whey protein supplements are judged. Now we're raising the bar again with the 3rd generation of ON 100% Whey Protein: ON 100% Whey Gold StandardLike its predecessors, this canister of ON 100% Whey Gold Standard™ contains Optimum Nutrition's exclusive, proprietary blend of...Microfiltered Whey Protein Isolates Ion-Exchange Whey Protein...

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Zumba Fitness Total Body Transformation System DVD Set

Shed pounds and have a blast in the process with the Zumba Fitness Total Body Transformation System DVD set. Loaded with red-hot dance steps, pulsating Latin rhythms, and easy-to-follow routines, this invigorating dance-fitness "party" will have you movin', groovin', and shakin' the weight off to the sexy, exotic rhythms of salsa, cumbia, samba, merengue, and more. Each routine features interval training sessions that combine fast and slow rhythms with resistance training, helping sculpt and tone your body while burning fat. As a result, Zumba fanatics can enjoy multiple long-term health benefits while having fun in the moment. Working out can...

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Poll: Dr. Sears' or Gary Taubes' Obesity Theory?

I think Dr. Barry Sears was feeling a little bit left out of the diet wars lately.With all the press, Dr. Oz, Gary Taubes, and now Pierre Dukan are getting, it's only fair that Sears, founder of The Zone Diet, would want a piece of the action. He recently did an interview for NBC's Daytime and said the nation's obesity problem is due to omega-6 rich fats in the diet.He says that these omega-6 rich oils are used in all kinds processed products and combined with refined carbs produce inflammation or what he calls "Toxic Fat". He promotes switching to olive oil and butter to reduce inflammation and to lose weight. Gary Taubes the best selling author...

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Wendy's Natural Fries Aren't So Natural

Late last year, Wendy's introduced its new "natural-cut" French fries seasoned with sea salt. "Real fries don't fall far from the potato," says all the advertising. And apparently all the hype worked, because a recent taste test showed that 56% of Americans preferred Wendy's new fries against 39% who preferred McDonald's. The remaining 5% said, "Duh. My brain hurts."But Wendy's shouldn't wave the grease-stained victory flag just yet. It turns out Wendy's "natural" fries contain a lot of ingredients that are anything but natural.Some wily bloggers at BNET have fished out Wendy's dirty little secrets. The biggest crime against nature is that...

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