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Fructose Follies – High-Fructose Corn Syrup better for you than Agave?

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Fructose Follies – High-Fructose Corn Syrup better for you than Agave?

Agave in the Wild – Sweet. Really Sweet. Photo by Juan Gnecco, FreeDigitalPhotos.net Fructose Effect On Brain May Explain Link To Obesity...

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Research Roundup – Jan. 30 2013

Research Roundup! Study #1: Too Little Sleep Spurs Appetite-Boosting Hormones Process worked differently in men, women. Sources: MedLine...

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Bridging the Attitude-Behavior Gap

We know what to do, but do we choose to do it? Photo: marin & freedigitalphotos.net If knowledge were all it took for people to be...

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Research Roundup – Jan. 7 2013

Research Roundup! I’m excited to start the new, Research Roundup series on the blog. For those that don’t know, I love learning and...

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Thanksgiving: Food…and Habits for Thought

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Thanksgiving: Food…and Habits for Thought

Avoid Being Stuffed, Like the Bird. From: Microsoft Images Why does giving thanks have to lead to food comas and indigestion? While...

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The Wheat Belly Diet: A Relatively Independent Perspective

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The Wheat Belly Diet: A Relatively Independent Perspective

America: For Amber Waves of Grain? Photo by: -Marcus- at FreeDigitalPhotos.net First, my best wishes go out to all who have been affected...

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FNCE 2012 Recap, Part 2: Do Happy People Live Longer? Food, Physical Activity and Happiness

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FNCE 2012 Recap, Part 2: Do Happy People Live Longer? Food, Physical Activity and Happiness

Is She Adding Years to Her Life? Image: stockimages, Freedigitalphotos.net Session Speakers: Dr. Ed Diener, leading “happiness”...

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FNCE 2012 Recap, Part 1: When Bigger Portions Can Be Better

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FNCE 2012 Recap, Part 1: When Bigger Portions Can Be Better

Veggies Galore Image: Michelle Meiklejohn, FreeDigitalPhotos.net Session Speakers: – Dr. Barbara Rolls, researcher for Penn State...

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Destination Thailand: A Healthy Honeymoon? (Part 2)

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Destination Thailand: A Healthy Honeymoon? (Part 2)

Best Green Curry Ever: I Made It! And a Snazzy Apron to Boot. I’ve been back from Thailand for almost two weeks now (time flies,...

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Destination Thailand: A Healthy Honeymoon? (Part 1)

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Destination Thailand: A Healthy Honeymoon? (Part 1)

Kayaking in Railay Bay Howdy everyone, I just returned from beautiful (and sometimes rainy) Thailand! Two weeks of amazing fun with the...

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How Do You Deal with Game Changers?

Getting Married: A Game Changer? Image: FreeDigitalPhotos.net I’m getting married on Sunday, yay! I’ll be away for the next few weeks...

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Who Should Eat a Gluten-Free Diet?

Whole Wheat: Friend or Foe? Image: FreeDigitalPhotos.net *Warning: A long post, but please stick with me here and let me know what you...

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Weight Loss Drugs: Help or Hype?

A Pill a Day? Or Eat Better and Exercise? Image: FreeDigitalPhotos.net With the recent FDA approval of two new weight-loss drugs, Qsymia...

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Want to Lose Weight? Eat Better, Not Less

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Want to Lose Weight? Eat Better, Not Less

Image: FreeDigitalPhotos.net It is entirely possible to eat all day and lose weight. The key is what you choose to eat. When you eat,...

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Can Diet Sodas Lead to Weight Gain?

A Refreshing Can of Weight Gain? Image: FreeDigitalPhotos.net A recent review of the research surrounding diet beverage consumption shows...

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The Smallest of Actions Means More than the Greatest of Intents

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The Smallest of Actions Means More than the Greatest of Intents

Even Small Steps Lead You Toward Your Destination Image: FreeDigitalPhotos.net Most of us want to live a little bit better. Be a little...

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Replace Social Eating with Social Activity Once a Week: Small Change, Big Results

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Replace Social Eating with Social Activity Once a Week: Small Change, Big Results

Dancing…Fun For the Whole Family! Image: FreeDigitalPhotos.net For many of us, spending time with friends or family means food. Hey,...

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Thoughts on Meal Frequency, Calorie Restriction & Weight Loss

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Thoughts on Meal Frequency, Calorie Restriction & Weight Loss

Is this from all day, or just dinner? Image(s): FreeDigitalPhotos.net America sure likes its dinner. While other countries view lunch as...

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One for the Weight Gainers…

Image: photostock / FreeDigitalPhotos.net Obesity is an epidemic and because of this, most of the research out there focuses on weight...

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Spring Cleaning…and Tips for Restocking Your Pantry

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Spring Cleaning…and Tips for Restocking Your Pantry

Image: Ambro / FreeDigitalPhotos.net The weather is getting warmer, birds are chirping, April showers are falling and spring cleaning is...

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