Oct 28th, 2009 Posted in Weight Loss | no comment »
If you are trying to lose weight and/or lower your cholesterol, grapefruit should be a major staple in your diet. A normal size grapefruit is only about 74 calories. (leave off the sugar and try a little cinnamon)
The major benefits of this fruit are:
1. It contains 15 grams of pectin (this fiber is linked to lowering cholesterol and reducing fat).
2. It is high in viamin C and potassium.
3. It is fat free and contains no sodium.
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Nov 23rd, 2008 Posted in Weight Loss | no comment »
Looney Toons cartoons may lead us to believe that banana peels are just about the most dangerous food item on the planet, but a new report from Reuters Health stresses the important role the actual banana plays in our health.
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