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High Fructose Corn Syrup: Not Such a Sweet Surprise

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Collins) — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 22:00:00 +0000

Have you all seen these commercials on TV about high fructose corn syrup and how it’s just like sugar and good in moderation? I thought I was watching a Saturday Night Live skit. With the Corn...

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Great Skin From the Inside Out

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Collins) — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 22:30:00 +0000

I know we live in a quick fix culture it. But if you want something you have to work to get it. Most people will just complain about things they want to change but are too lazy to do something about...

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This Holiday, Stuff the Turkey and Not Yourself!

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Collins) — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 22:52:00 +0000

There are so many stresses that come with the holiday seasons. You are busy at work, trying to budget gift purchases, running around shopping and cooking for your family. Once turkey day comes around...

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French Women are Thinner

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Collins) — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 21:06:00 +0000

I just came back from spending two weeks in France. The first stop was Paris then to Nice and the French Riviera. The general view of the lack of overweight women in France is true. While I was there...

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Fall’s Most Fabulous Fruit: The Fig

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Collins) — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 03:41:00 +0000

Late summer and fall brings us one of the most ancient and gorgeous fruits: Ficus Carica, also known as the FIG. For me the fig is a symbolically poetic fruit, from its ability to perish so quickly...

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One More Reason to Stay Fit: Be Happier

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Collins) — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:58:00 +0000

A new study from Michigan State University cites that the health of people who never marry has improved, narrowing the gap with their married counterparts. (Up until now, marriage has been encouraged...

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SUPER SKINNY ME: Hazards of Very Low Calorie Diets

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Collins) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:24:00 +0000

I just stumbled across this documentary show by BBC called Super skinny me which is part of an ongoing documentary series on various topics. Two average-size journalists (size 8) who are fairly well...

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Foods That Offer Relief or Prevention for Common Ailments

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Collins) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:21:00 +0000

Food has been used for medicinal purpose for centuries and we now know that some old wives’ tales do have some truth in science. Nowadays, food science has progressed so much that many health...

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Eating Out Does Not Have to Wreck Your Diet

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Collins) — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:15:00 +0000

Eating out is part our lives, it’s a great escape, a way to socialize and relax. Whether you eat out once a week or three times a week, there should be no reason that it should ruin your time or...

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Sneaky Ways to Add Activity to Your Day

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Collins) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 03:20:00 +0000

Have you ever driven to the gym, or taken the train (as my fellow New Yorkers do)? You have officially defeated the purpose. The gym is not the only place that you can have a great workout. I have...

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Tummy Blasters That Will Keep You Looking Sleek and Taut All Summer Long.

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Collins) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 01:20:00 +0000

The summer brings sun, sand and surf and for us cityslickers, sun, concrete and humidity. However, the lack of scenery does not keep us from living out our summer fantasies, most involving minimal...

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One Week to Bikini Time: The Countdown

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Collins) — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:36:00 +0000

So even though it has been officially summer for about a week, you are still eating crap and watching bad reality shows instead of getting out there and getting fit. A last minute beach vacation...

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5 Tips to Get Out of Your Diet Slump

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Collins) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 02:40:00 +0000

So you have begun a new diet and activity regime and it you dropped a few pounds but now you seem to have stopped seeing results. This phenomenon is not uncommon with many of my clients when they...

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Drop a Few Pounds With These 5 Summer Salads

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Collins) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 02:36:00 +0000

Long summer nights and steamy weather quells our tastes for heavy comfort foods. Our taste buds tend to crave cool, juicy and crisp foods. It is also a great time of year to drop a few pounds because...

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12 Tips for a Healthy Summer Cookout

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Collins) — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 15:17:00 +0000

It is that time of year when barbecues and pool parties are all the rage. Whether you are the host or guest, keep in mind that while having fun in the sun, you can help prevent most food borne...

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Ten Tips to Keep Your Dentist Away

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Collins) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:31:00 +0000

There are two major things that people need to know about mouths, how to prevent tooth decay and when to keep it shut. Since I seem to have more control over the former, I will start there....

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Paris Hilton Can Age You: 5 Tips to help with Skin Damage

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Collins) — Sun, 18 May 2008 13:49:00 +0000

There is nothing one can do in this HILTON- LOHAN infected society of sun tanned, bleached blond and idiotic, from telling all of you to stay out of the sun… because you will do it anyway. In your...

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Five Kefir Recipes: My Kefir Obsession Continues

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Collins) — Sun, 11 May 2008 12:39:00 +0000

There has not been a person who has crossed my path that doesn’t know about my obsession with kefir. Last week I wrote about all the benefits of this yogurt drink. It is a powerful probiotic with...

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5 Fattening Food Myths

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Collins) — Sun, 04 May 2008 14:31:00 +0000

Having a family member or friend as a nutritionist does not make one immune to making bad food choices or holding on to silly ideas about food. In the past ten years there has been a rise in the...

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I LOVE KEFIR! (AND I DON’T MEAN SUTHERLAND

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Collins) — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:12:00 +0000

Most people have never heard of KEFIR, much less ingested it, but I will say that not only is it a nutritional powerhouse but I would drink it as religiously as taking my vitamins. For those of you...

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BOOST THAT ENERGY GIRL!

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Collins) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:03:00 +0000

When asked if woman could change something about their health, it is that they would like to have more energy. The elusive “energy”. We seek it out so we could do more of the same crap that we hate...

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Secrets for a Fabulous Face

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Collins) — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:48:00 +0000

Every time someone compliments my skin I wince. I used to have horrible acne in my teens and early twenties and even now with clear skin; my first reaction to a compliment is to doubt it. But the...

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Women, Stop Whining! 3 Myths About Aging Smashed

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Collins) — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 04:41:00 +0000

If I hear one more woman whine about how she doesn’t have the body she used to or how hard it is for her to stay in shape as she gets older, I will scream. People have a tendency to play victim and...

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The Best and Healthiest Vegetarian on the Block

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Collins) — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 22:25:00 +0000

Vegetarians have always held a special place in my heart, the part of my heart that cries out WHY? I don’t understand the appeal, especially the more extreme vegan types. It doesn’t seem natural. I...

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Cut It Out With the Carbs!

noreply@blogger.com (Michael Collins) — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 01:04:00 +0000

At this point everyone knows to go easy on the carbs but many of you don’t know why. The most important aspect of implementing a game plan for your diet is to understand why you do what you do, but...

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