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Don't miss out on protein in a smart diet...

Sadly, many dieters - including myself - miss out on one simple rule when we try out a new diet, and it way too often cost us our success. So here it is, as a reminder. Don’t let your protein intake fall short. Of all the foods you might eat while on a fat loss diet, protein is probably the most important. The right amount of protein will take you to the Promised Land, flowing with good health and energy. Protein combats hunger, stabilizes blood glucose levels, and prevents lean muscle loss. The result is a raised metabolism and accelerated fat loss. Aim to consume some in every meal and snack. For some unexpected sources of protein, consider quinoa, avocado or bulgur in some form. And, you may ask here, what the heck is "bulgur"? Bulgur wheat, yes it is a grain, is surprisingly nutritional and has a number of health benefits, including its ability to improve digestion, stimulate growth and development, stimulate circulation, aid with sleep, prevent chronic disease,...

10 Biggest Health Scams Exposed

Most of us have, every now and then, a feeling that the doctors don't always do what is best for us, that they more think about their wallets than our health. Well, in some cases that even might be true, but generally speaking I tend to believe they are hard working sincere men and women. Then I stumble over an article like this, " 10 biggest health scams exposed ", written by Jessica Coffey . There are some really disturbing claims presented in it - almost sound conspiratorial at some places - but the whole thing is too long to refer in this short text. I quote a few short lines from it, you can read the whole article HERE . "In the past 30 years, the number of vaccines parents are supposed to give their children has tripled (and, not coincidentally, so have disease rates). And to make matters worse, there are more vaccines being rolled out every year. One of them is so dangerous we haven't had to wait 10 or 20 years to see the devastating side effects....