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Red Lobster® Lobster & Crab – Anvanca® Weight Loss Plan TipMyBalance™

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If you don’t overdo it, the Lobster and Crab options at Red Lobster are good choices.  There are a few dishes which are under the recommended 50¢ per meal.  However, you can easily reach or exceed your average daily total amount of $1.25 – $1.50 if you’re not careful. Each food or meal is given a dollar value in simple terms: nickel, dime, quarter, ½ dollar, and dollar. Items for … Continue reading

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Nutrition for Seniors – Eating Healthy

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Many older people are at risk of malnutrition due to disease, fixed incomes, or lack of mobility to purchase the food they need.  Whatever the cause, it is very important that seniors get the nutrition they need.  The American Academy of Family Physicians estimates that nearly 4 million seniors in the U.S. are malnourished. If you are concerned about a senior in need, look for these symptoms: Feeling fatigued. Losing … Continue reading

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Vitamin Deficiencies Deserve Attention

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According to the Second National Report on Biochemical Indicators of Diet and Nutrition, most Americans have sufficient levels of key nutrients.  However, there are concerning gaps in nutrition with respect to specific vitamins and minerals in certain sub-populations. The Second National Report on Biochemical Indicators of Diet and Nutrition was conducted by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  In the report, government researchers examined the levels of vitamins and minerals … Continue reading

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Is Chocolate Really a Sweet Medicine?

  While some benefits of chocolate, or more accurately, cocoa appear to be fairly solid, others are still the subject of much debate. A previous article focused on the more solid science, this article will cover those areas where the science is less robust. At the American Chemical Society’s annual meeting in San Diego, nearly 20 studies on chocolate were presented. Most of the studies that we will cover here … Continue reading

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What are the Health Benefits of Chocolate?

There is mounting evidence to support that chocolate may provide a number of health-promoting benefits. Studies have shown positive effects in heart health, weight management, and others. While some benefits of chocolate, or more accurately, cocoa appear to be fairly solid, others are still the subject of much debate. One area where the science is pretty robust is around the ability of chocolate to lower blood pressure. A team from … Continue reading

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