Here are this weekend's reading diversions for your enlightenment. Have a splendid weekend!
Joanna Dolgoff, M.D.: 10 Movie Snacks to Pick Instead of Popcorn
You may wonder just how bad a tub of popcorn could be. On average, a large popcorn (which contains 20 cups) contains approximately 100 grams of fat -- the equivalent of more than six fast food hamburgers. With about 1,300 calories, that large popcorn packs almost a full day's supply of calories for the average dieter.
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The Week's Best Photos: 8.5.11 - Photo Gallery - LIFE
A boat passes a sculpture of a giant bathing woman called Die Badende (The Bather), on the river Alster in Hamburg, Germany. The styrofoam-and-steel artwork, designed by artist Oliver Voss, will be displayed for 10 days.
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The Surprising Strategy That Cleared My Acne - StyleList
"There are over 60 hormones in an average glass of milk. The process of pasteurization eliminates many of the beneficial components of milk, and homogenization creates fats that are foreign to most human digestive systems," says Lipman.
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Eating fully is about eating healthfully to physically get the nutrients your body needs, but also eating soulfully for enjoyment. One without the other leads to trouble in your relationship with food and your body
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Fat-Burning Foods Slideshow: Blueberries, Green Tea, Grapefruit, and More
What makes Greek yogurt a delicious tool for weight loss is its protein content. It has twice as much as other yogurts. "Protein takes longer to leave the stomach," says sports nutritionist Leslie Bonci, MPH, RD. "That keeps you satisfied longer." As a bonus, Bonci tells WebMD, the body burns more calories digesting protein than carbs. Non-fat, low-fat, and low-sugar types keep a slim profile.
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Neal Barnard, M.D.: Could Processed Meat Give You Cancer?
The issue is cancer. Every year, about 143,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer and more than 50,000 die of the disease. About half of all cases are already incurable when found. The U.S. Government and other entities have poured millions of dollars into the search for the cause. But one of the causes they found turned out to be too hot for the government to handle.
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25 Beautifully Illustrated Thought Provoking Questions
A question that makes you think is worth asking…
At the cusp of a new day, week, month, or year, most of us take a little time to reflect on our lives by looking back over the past and ahead into the future.
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Greek Salad Sandwich - Recipes for Health - NYTimes.com
Greek salad on a bun makes a wonderfully satisfying meal. The English muffins absorb the sweet and tangy juices from the salad without becoming soggy
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