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Adriana Lima Reveals Her Diet Secrets and Strict Regimen

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Want to have a rockin' hot bod like a Victoria's Secret model? Adriana Lima said it's not as easy as walking down the catwalk, as she revealed her diet secrets and regiment which take weeks of preparation and discipline before the annual fashion show.

DASH Diet Tops List as a Healthy and Safe Diet

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A new diet rankings was released by US News and World Report, in which the DASH Diet (which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) tops as 2011’s healthiest diet on the market.
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At Issue: Fast Food

McDonald’s: Should It, Other Fast-Food Chains, Be Banned?

Could one make a case to ban/outlaw, or at minimum, to not patronize, what has become a multi-national giant called McDonald’s (MCD), on the grounds that it doesn’t represent the best that the United States can offer? Indeed one can, and here are 5 reasons.
People following healthy lifestyle factors, such as healthy diet, regular exercising, maintaining a normal body weight, not over-consuming alcohol and not smoking, can cut the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 80 percent

How to Fight Diabetes? Five Ways That Make You 80 Percent Safer

People following healthy lifestyle factors, such as healthy diet, regular exercise, maintaining a normal body weight, not over-consuming alcohol and not smoking, can cut the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 80 percent over a period of 11 years, said a new analysis.
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McDonald's to Introduce Calorie Information on Its Menu

For all those diet and calorie conscious people out there, this is good news. From this week onwards, Mc Donald's menu will include calorie information along with its food items throughout all its 1,200 UK restaurants, the Department of Health (DH) said.
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Children's Diet Book Targeting Kids 6 to 12 Years Draws Criticism

When Maggie looks into the mirror she sees a thin girl holding up a small pink dress. But in reality, Maggie is a chubby young girl who is trouble by her weight. That's a description of what is seen on the cover of an upcoming children's book titled Maggie Goes On A Diet, written by Paul Michael Kramer. The book is set to come out on Oct. 16, but has been getting much criticism from parents, pediatricians and nutritionists.
Bill Clinton and Fast Food

Bill Clinton: From Glutton to Vegan, a Journey for Health [PHOTOS]

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton has turned to a Vegan diet on a journey for good health, according to an interview with CNN. In honor of Bill Clinton's healthy vegan eating habits, let's take a look back at the former U.S. President's notorious love for greasy grub.
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Potassium-Rich Diet Tied to Lower Stroke Risk

People who eat plenty of high-potassium fruits, vegetables and dairy products may be less likely to suffer a stroke than those who get little of the mineral, according to a study.
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Mystery Behind Vampire Bats' Ability to Spot Blood Revealed

Vampire bats have the unique ability to sink their teeth into their prey's body without missing the vein and feed on rich blood. Though scientists knew bats' noses guide them in spotting blood, they never quite understood how the nose mechanism worked.
Actress Angelina Jolie

Beauty, Fitness Secrets of Hollywood Actresses

What makes Nicole Kidman maintain that splendid skin tone of hers? What makes Angelina Jolie one of the most beautiful women in the world? What is the secret behind most of the Hollywood ladies bouncing back in shape soon after a delivery?
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Salt Risk Heightens After More Research

During a 14-year-old trial study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine Journal, researchers found that a diet high in sodium and low in potassium increases the risk of death from heart disease and other related health risks. The study also found that a higher sodium intake is associated with increased total mortality in the general US population.

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