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Do you consider yourself average? If so, you may not be consuming enough fiber on a daily basis. Dietitians recommend that adults consume 25 to 38 grams of fiber daily, but most Americans consume about half that amount. If you are missing the mark, you are also missing the impressive health benefits of fiber: a lower risk of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, diabetes and colon cancer. Fiber...

1. Brown Sugar's Better than White - FALSE. Not so, it's a weight management myth. Brown sugar from grocery stores is just white sugar with molasses added. Sure, brown sugar has some more minerals, but the difference is so minute it's relatively insignificant. Consider using honey as a healthful alternative. 2. Avoid Carbs to Lose Weight - FALSE. The key message that many low-carb diets convey is...

It seems we all marvel with what has happened to and with technology. PCs, laptops, the internet, cell phones, HD, TV, iPods - the list goes on and on. For those over 60, at times it is incomprehensible. Yet there is another revolution that has taken place, one it seems we are much more comfortable with and accepting of - a revolution in food. I think back to when I was in junior...

A very informative and important article from www.everydayhealth.com that outlines the types and quanities of food that maximizes wellness and promotes weight-loss.URL: http://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-living/basics-of-healthy-living.aspx?xid=nl_EverydayHealthDietandNutrition_20090601ARTICLE:If you are what you eat, it follows that you want to stick to a healthy diet that's well balanced....