10 calorie lies not to fall for

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Several fallacies about calories and calorie-intake in connection with weight loss and facts that counter them are presented. A weight-loss diet that requires eating more protein is successful since less calories are consumed because carbohydrates are eliminated.

author: Howkins, Mary Ann
Food, Calories

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Can vitamin pills improve your health?

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Food habits do not provide all the necessary vitamins and minerals to keep a body healthy. Supplements for vitamins C and E, and beta carotene can provide health benefits for women. Intake of fruits and vegetables can improve overall health.

author: Howkins, Mary Ann
Standards, Dietary supplements, Vitamins, Antioxidants, Antioxidants (Nutrients), United States. Food and Drug Administration, Minerals, Minerals (Geology)

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Which foods are healthy - and which ones just sound healthy?

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Some similar foods have very different nutritional content. Low-fat milk, winter squash, baked potatoes and olive oil are healthier choices that cottage cheese, summer squash, potato chips or stick margarine.

author: Howkins, Mary Ann
Nutrition

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subjects list: Health aspects, Women, Women's health, Food habits
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