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Why You Need The “B-Team”
Through the years we have heard a lot about the so-called “B Vitamins” and all of their wonderful health benefits. To make this simple for everyone, I would like to break it down by listing the B Vitamins, listing the top sources where you can provide a bunch of B Vitamins into your body – naturally, and mention some key health benefits associate with B Vitamins. Top Sources of B Vitamins There are a lot of “B Vitamins” out there,...
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Buh-Bye Google Friend Connect!
As a Google Friend Connect (GFC) subscriber at SkinnyTwinkie.com (and likely many other sites), you may already know that GFC is going away for all non-Blogger websites effective March 1, 2012. As you’ve guessed, SkinnyTwinkie.com is not on Blogger! : / What this means for you: Let’s face it, GFC never became as user friendly or as “main stream” as other social networking platforms. I kept thinking of what was going to “replace” GFC, and I decided I just wanted to...
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Hungry? Healthy and Filling Foods
If you’re trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight, it’s important to find the right kind of foods to keep yourself full. These include high-protein foods, high-fiber foods, and healthy fats. Here are five ideas that will keep you feeling full longer: Eat your veggies Vegetables are key to feeling full longer. They are low in calories, and high in fiber. Try adding extra veggies to your meals or start substituting a salad for those high calorie...
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When Organic Isn’t Healthy
Having a product labeled as “USDA Organic” doesn’t mean that you should automatically consider the product to be “healthy”. You need to take a deeper look… Definition of Organic That Organic label just means that the food is grown, processed, and packaged without the use of agricultural chemicals, artificial colors or flavors, genetic modification, irradiation, or other synthetic ingredients. Simply put, the term “organic” doesn’t mean that a product is automatically “healthy” or good for your body. Unhealthy Organic...
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You Are What You Eat
I figured it was time we featured a bunch of fun, motivational, or just plan random health related pictures. Enjoy! 1. You are what you eat! 2. I couldn’t have said it any better! 3. It’s time to get out of the McDonald’s parking lot… 4. Gym = Eternal Youth 5. Anyone else concerned about this? 6. Anyone else feel this way? 7. Now this is what I call a “Grass fed cow”! 8....
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