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Are You Getting Enough Iron From Supplements?
Whether you are anemic or are just low in iron, you should beware that what you see (i.e., the amount of iron printed on the label of your supplements) may not be what you get. The quantity of iron you take does not correlate with how much iron your body absorbs! Many dietary factors inhibit iron absorption, including: Polyphenols in tea and coffee (from tannin derivatives of gallic acid) Oxalic acid in spinach, chard, berries, chocolate and tea, among others Phytates, or phytic acid... Read
By: Cityslim.com | 21/05/2008 | Nutrition
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Help Me Gain Weight!
Hello, What advice might you have for those of us (male or female) who have trouble maintaining normal body weight and are too thin? ~Skinny Boy Read
By: Cityslim.com | 21/05/2008 | Nutrition
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The Real Way to Lose Weight
By now, we’ve all seen the “Diets don’t work,” campaign by Weight Watchers or have heard this mantra uttered at some point during this year. So what does work? Is Weight Watchers really the answer? Why do these types of programs work for some people, but not others? The answer is that they encourage active planning and strategizing! Want to know the secret? CitySlim will show you how to lose weight and keep it off! Read
By: Cityslim.com | 03/04/2008 | Nutrition
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Artificial Sweeteners: a Bitter Truth?
Q. Dear CitySlim, I heard artificial sweeteners are worse for you than cigarettes. I also read somewhere that you actually consume more when using an artificial sweetener because your body does not recognize it as sugar and cannot send the proper signals to your brain that you are full. Also, what are the cancer issues associated with artificial sweeteners? Read
By: Cityslim.com | 03/04/2008 | Nutrition
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Planning for a Snack Attack!
You know it happens to you. It’s only been a half hour since lunch and its going to be another late night at the office. Soon enough, your stomach starts rumbling, sending out reverberations in Morse code. The signal reaches your brain and can only be translated into two words… “Feed me!” What can you do? Read more for healthy bring-to-work snacks and tips for staying slim while indulging your cravings! Read
By: Cityslim.com | 11/02/2008 | Nutrition
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Multis, Omegas, and More... Oh My!
While it is possible to obtain all the essential nutrients our bodies need from a well-balanced diet, omega-3 is the only physiologically-required nutrient that we actually do not get enough of! In fact, if you had to choose between taking a multivitamin and omega-3 fatty acid, most nutritionists and doctors alike would recommend omega-3 over the multi. Why is this? Omega-3 is a naturally anti-inflammatory compound... Read
By: Cityslim.com | 05/02/2008 | Supplements and Vitamins
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Going Green to Prevent Cancer: the Protective Effects of Green Tea
Everywhere you turn these days, you can easily find yourself bombarded with campaigns advising you to “Go Green.” Go green to save the environment, to conserve energy… but to stop cancer? Yes, that’s right. Now, you can go green (in terms of your tea selection) to save, well… yourself! Read
By: Cityslim.com | 05/02/2008 | Cancer