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Why I Chose Gluten-Free

I have to admit that when I decided to go gluten-free 6 years ago it was not because I had celiac disease or even got noticeably sick when I ate gluten. Pure vanity was at the core of why I wanted to experiment with going gluten-free (there – I said it)! After all, gluten is what is found in processed baked goods, pasta and bread, all of which lead to weight gain.

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The Dieter’s Secret Weapon

As long as we can remember, our clients have always asked us if there is a secret to weight loss. They wonder if there is something they can eat when theyre hungry that wont cause them to gain weight. And moms especially seem to have this question as they have less time to work on their bodys than they did before they had their kids.

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Organic Pregnancy Diet

When you wander the aisles of the grocery store, it seems that every food item has both an organic and non-organic, or conventional variety. Since the 1990s and into the 21st century, organic foods have grown in popularity. By 2005, 4 million acres of farmland were dedicated to organic farms, up from 1 million in 1990, according to Dr. Alan Greene at The Daily Green. When you’re pregnant, you may wish to eat more organic, or exclusively organic to protect your baby from exposure to pesticides.

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How Many Calories Does a Teenage Girl Need a Day?

Teenage girls have different calorie needs than older women and than younger girls. They also have different needs than boys their age, who generally need to consume more calories each day than girls. Teach your teenager to eat healthy, nutritious foods, such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains and lean proteins, to make sure she gets the calories and nutrition she needs each day.