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Popular Cabbage Soup Diet Spreads Much Misinformation
Q. My friends are talking about the new cabbage soup diet. Does it work? Is it safe? A. Not for long and, for some people, it's not safe. Unfortunately, the cabbage soup diet is just another quick fix and an unhealthy one at that. Contrary to rumors, the diet is not recommended by, nor did it originate from, the American Heart Association (AHA), the Sacred Heart Memorial Hospital in Spokane or the Cleveland
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Seeds Pack in Nutrition But Also Fat and Calories, So Go Slow
Q. I've heard that seeds are nutritious. Is this true? A. Yes, very much so, though the amount you can afford to eat calorie-wise may limit the amount of nutrients you get. Seeds are the embryo or "egg" from the fruits of plants and contain the food supply for the next-generation of the plant. As such, they are a gold mine of nutrients, including protein, vitamins, minerals and fiber. Sunflower, sesame, pumpkin,
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