“Would you like a coke with that?” What’s the answer? Usually the answer is always YES. However, here’s a fact that you might want to supersize: Middle-aged adults (gender is irrelevant) who drink more than one soft drink daily, either diet or regular, have a 40+ percent greater rate of either having or developing metabolic syndrome. In pure English, that’s a cluster of conditions that increase the chance of acquiring heart disease. Avoiding heart disease is the better ..read more
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Health Tips - On Eating Out
Maybe you don’t cook. Maybe you can’t cook. Maybe you simply don’t have enough time to cook. Whatever your reason, chances are you’ll have to eat out at a restaurant at some points in your life. While you are indeed likely to take in a ton of calories while eating out, there are some things you can do to still maintain a healthy meal while at the restaurant.
Avoid the “special” sauce. At a restaurant, always ..read more
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