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What are water chestnuts?
This root vegetable is made predominantly of water and a fibrous starchy material. Since it is
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What equipment does a low-fat kitchen require?
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How can I keep track of how much fat I consume?
In general, there is so little fat in naturally occurring fruits, vegetables, grains, and beans
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What are the effects of caffeine on my body?
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What is wasabi?
Commonly called Japanese horseradish, this root vegetable is in fact a radish. Finely grated or
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What is tofu (bean curd)?
This soybean-based product is available widely throughout the United States. It spoils easily
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Why should I avoid salt if I want to lose weight?
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What is texturized vegetable protein?
The protein extracted from soybeans is widely used commercially and is now available in the bulk
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To achieve weight loss, why should I avoid alcohol?
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Should I avoid sugars if I want to achieve weight loss?
In the third year of the Lifestyle Heart Trial, for example, several of the study participants
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What is the difference between complex and simple carbohydrates?
Complex carbohydrates are starches in their natural, unrefined forms - potatoes, pasta,
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What are the benefits of doing a variety of exercises?
Cross-training - doing different types of exercise - has a double benefit. First, you can work
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Should I join a health club to lose weight?
Joining a health club may be a great step, but not if it’s far away. Home exercise
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What types of exercises should I avoid?
Avoid exercises that require you to jump up and down, like jogging or running, at least in the
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How do actresses stay so svelte?
It’s not just good genes and personal fitness gurus. Much of it has to do with a
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