Prior studies have linked consumption of regular pop and its high levels of sugar with multiple risk factors for heart disease. The Framingham study is the first to find that the link extends to low-calorie diet pop. The most intriguing fact researchers found was that participants who drink one or more pop per day - again, regular or diet - had a 31 percent greater risk of becoming overweight. Click to read more.

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It turns out that mom had it right all along - a plain old peanut butter sandwich can be part of a healthy lunchbox meal. Portable, inexpensive and protein packed - pair a peanut butter sandwich with an apple and you’ve got a healthy lunch! Click to read more.

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This just in - The “Freshman 15″ is really not an urban legend. Cornell University researchers recently confirmed what many of us have long suspected (or anecdotally observed) - many freshmen do gain weight during their first year at university. The average weight gain reported was 4 pounds in the first semester. Click to read more.

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Keeping a well-stocked pantry is the best way to ensure you’ll get healthy meals at home on days you don’t feel like cooking from scratch. Instead of stocking your pantry and freezer with boxed macaroni and cheese, instant ramen noodles, and frozen TV dinners, stock up on some easy-to-prepare - yet healthy - staples in your home or dorm! Click to read more.

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The summer movie blockbuster season is in, and all the papers have reviews of the latest and greatest shows. But have you noticed that no one reviews movie theater snacks? Maybe that’s because their nutritional value (or lack thereof) is scarier than any horror film! Here’s how you can minimize the movie snack damage. Click to read more.

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For people with diabetes, avoiding sugar is the most common dietary concern. However, some people may be too strict in their sugar avoidance. In fact, sugars and sweetened foods can be eaten by those with diabetes - as long as they are only eaten in moderation. Click to read more.

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There is so much discussion about the glycemic index of foods these days - many diet books incorporate the concept into their specific plans. It can be very confusing knowing what to eat when considering so many different variables presented to you. The glycemic index is a good tool to help you in choosing which carbohydrates to eat most frequently. Click to read more.

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When you think of curry powder, you probably imagine the key ingredient in a delicious Indian meal. But based on current research, curry powder may be much more than a simple and delicious spice - it is shown to play a role in cancer prevention. Click to read more.

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Heading to the beach? Bringing your kids to a picnic party? Instead of hot dogs and fried chicken, consider the following easy, healthy snacks that will fuel your body in the hot summer months without expanding your waistline. Click to read more.

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