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A Vegan At Thanksgiving

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Is it possible to enjoy a Thanksgiving with your family when you aren’t piling your plate with turkey and gravy? Absolutely, especially when we turn the focus away from food and back to giving thanks.

“Healthy” Ice Cream: Isn’t That an Oxymoron?

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Researchers are currently busy at work making a “healthy ice cream.” Could it be? Finally, a delicious tasting, low-fat, sugar-free ice cream? Nope. They are just tossing in some some probiotics, antioxidants and fiber. Healthy ice cream? I think not.

And the Three Winners of the Mix My Granola Giveaway Are…

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Were you one of the three winners in Twirlit’s Mix My Granola giveaway? Click here to find out…

P90X Challenge: Week 4 Recap

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Week 4 of my P90X challenge, which marks the end of Phase 1 of 3, was recovery week. See the new workouts for the week, and an injury update.

How To Avoid the Dreaded Holiday Weight Gain

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The holiday months are filled with fattening treats, alcohol soaked parties and stress munchies, causing many to gain weight, that research shows most never lose. Here is your survival guide to making it through the holidays in the same size pants, and for once, having a non-weight loss related New Year’s Resolution.

New Study Says Weight Gain Comes From Bacteria

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A new study says that bacteria in the intestines plays a key role in weight gain. Here’s how can you avoid it.

Social Smoking is On the Rise

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The amount of daily smokers is declining, but the amount of social, or occasional smokers has gone up. Some believe the smoking bans, which prohibit smoking indoors, are responsible for this shift.

Snacking, Holidays, and the Office: How to Resist Temptation

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An office environment makes eating healthy a challenge on a good day, and all but impossible during this time of the year when holiday treats start showing up at work on an almost daily basis. So how to resist when you hear them calling your name from the break room?

Single Girl Dating Diaries: Aphrodisiacs

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First, let’s start with what an aphrodisiac is: An aphrodisiac doesn’t necessarily have to be food, rather it can also be a scent, drug, drink, sound or basically anything that can improve your sexual experience and/or performance.

Top 5 Fitness Apps for Your iPhone

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If you are anything like me, you feel completely naked if you don’t have your phone on you at all times. In addition to keeping you connected, your constant companion can also help you get in shape. Here are the top 5 cheap fitness apps for your iPhone.

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