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July 2009

Are Hot Dogs Really Unhealthy?

Ever wondered how they make hot dogs? Well, look no further, I’ve sourced the grossness for you! Note: if you are faint of heart, squeamish, or you simply want to continue enjoying your hot dogs without the guilt factor: AVOID THIS VIDEO!!  On the other hand, why not just have a wee peak…

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20 Kids Snack Ideas

Are you sick of the highly processed junk food that’s constantly pushed at our kids these days? I certainly am. I mean, take Nutella for example – when I was living in Australia we had an advert pushing the “health benefits” of Nutella as a breakfast option for kids…WHAT?? Give me a break! Incidentally, this [...]

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12 Nuts and Seeds You Should Add To Your Diet

How often do you eat nuts and seeds? In my opinion nuts and seeds are the ultimate “superfoods!” They’re such a top source of energy, protein, fat, and nutrients. But, if you’re worried about the fat content – with the exception of coconut and pine nuts – it’s mostly unsaturated fat, so no need to [...]

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Curb Your Soda Habit and Lose Pounds

Are you trying to drop a few pounds? Today I thought I’d share with you one of the most important dietary changes you can make. Here it is: Put down the sugar-sweetened beverage! As I said recently in my post, Are Smoothies Healthy?, scientific evidence suggests our bodies compute liquid calories somewhat differently to those [...]

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Are Smoothies Healthy?

Do you seem to go all out on a total health-kick only to find yourself struggling with hunger, and dinner’s still three hours away? Smoothies have become a really popular so-called healthy snack to keep us going until dinner while we’re “watching our weight.” And, it’s understandable – they’re simple and fast, with no cooking [...]

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