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How to Look for Cake Ideas

Cakes are often the culinary centerpiece for a variety of social occasions and meals. Whether you are looking for cake ideas for wedding cakes, birthday cakes, or simply a cake for next Sunday's dinner, your options may seem overwhelming. Or, you may have looked through endless books and websites an

Ways to Use Dill Pickles

If you've got a big jar of dill pickles sitting in the fridge, and don't want to go with the old standby of chopping them up and tossing them into tuna salad, you're in luck. You can use dill pickles in a variety of tasty, unconventional ways. Sometimes, they can even help you slim down.

The New Lifestyle Diet Versus Medifast - My Comparison

I have to admit that I've been receiving questions about this diet plan for a while and waited until now to write an article about it. The reason for this is partially because I don't have any personal experience with the New Lifestyle diet. My experience lies with Medifast. However, after

The King of All Diets - The Master Cleanse Diet

In the 1940's Stanley Burroughs formulated a diet plan which people from his time called the "Master Cleanse Diet." He passed this plan around by word of mouth until 1976 when he first put the Master Cleanse Diet into writing.

Calcium Citrate Malate Vs. Calcium Citrate

Calcium is important for building and maintaining bones and teeth, as well as essential functions in the body such as heartbeat regulation and blood clotting. Choosing a supplement can be confusing as calcium supplements often include other ingredients to aid absorption or help the body utilize the

Three Reasons Why Busy People Should Choose the Specially Designed Banana Diet

There is a new craze in the dieting circle and it is called the banana diet. These finger-shaped fruits have been used as a weight loss food for years the Japanese people. Its appeal lies in its simplicity, and it is especially designed for busy people. The only requirement is for you to include a b

Different Kinds of Raisins

Whether you need a convenient snack or added sweetness for baking, raisins provide a wealth of benefits. The many varieties of raisins are full of antioxidants and boron, a mineral that promotes healthy bone development. Raisins have a long shelf life, and can even be plumped if dry-out occurs. Rais

How Much Can You Lose With Green Smoothies

Drinking green smoothies is not just a great way to keep healthy; it is a wonderful way to lose weight too. If you get into the habit of drinking such drinks, you will never go hungry, always feel satiated and the best part, you will not have to compromise on taste. Green smoothies with various comb

How to Raise Sweet Potatoes in Containers

The sweet potato, or Ipomoea batata, may be a Thanksgiving classic, but the plant requires warmth and a long growing season to produce. Distantly related to morning glories, sweet potatoes grow on vines, which can be cultivated in containers with supports or a trellis. Choose a bush variety, which h

How the FTO Obesity Gene Works

A variation in the FTO gene linked to obesity appears to have more to do with eating a lot, rather than being less active, a Scottish study shows.

Dukan Diet Menu - What Can I Eat on the Dukan Diet?

Have you heard of the new French diet? French Doctor Dukan developed a method offering more than flavorless cardboard processed food plus it is not a heart-attack waiting to happen with fatty meats and all-you-can-eat butter fests. During the Dukan Diet, you can enjoy delicious, nutritious foods dur

Diet Product Recommendations

This article is a discussion on some very popular diets I have tried and my experiences and the lessons I learned from them. I also give my recommendations on each.

Diet This Summer For a Great Beach Body

With the correct diet and workout, it won't be difficult to get a great beach body. Make the effort much before the summer arrives, and you can get yourself by getting in shape just before time.

How to Diet Food Review - Tuna

Canned tuna is a favorite of people who wish to build muscles as tuna is easy to un-can and has high protein. Tuna is very affordable and since it is a meat product, contains all nine of the essential amino acids which create muscle mass.

Halloween Potluck Ideas

Halloween potluck parties call for a special kind of creativity. Halloween potluck items should be fun for both kids and adults alike. Tasty potluck treats can be be quick and easy to prepare using affordable and easy to obtain ingredients. Try something simple, yet surprising, like marshmallow ghos

Is Your Vegan Diet Safe for Your Children?

The Vegan Lifestyle has become very popular these days around the whole world and many parents are raising their kids to follow in their footsteps and also eat a vegan diet. You may be asking yourself, "What is a Vegan Diet?" The definition is a diet that consists entirely of plant-based f