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“Stress Makes You Fat” and Other Diet Deceptions

With nearly 72 million Americans on a diet, it’s no wonder that diet options abound. But many of these so-called solutions won’t make a big difference in your fat-loss efforts. And some can have serious negative effects. Fortunately, you can lose fat safely and easily. But first, you need to know just why you should […]

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THE BITTER TRUTH ABOUT ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS

Aspartame is the technical name for the brand names, NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, and Equal-Measure. Aspartame was discovered by accident in 1965, when James Schlatter, a chemist of G.D. Searle Company was testing an anti-ulcer drug. Aspartame was approved for dry goods in 1981 and for carbonated beverages in 1983. It was originally approved for dry […]

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