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Health Benefits of Vinegar

Featured Article: Health Benefits of Vinegar

There's more to vinegar's tangy flavor than meets the taste buds. Read all about this deliciously sour condiment and find out how to reap the health benefits it offers by adding it to your diet. See more »

Can humans survive on air alone?

Can humans survive on air alone?

If you had the perfect cure for world hunger, wouldn't you want to share it? A group called the Breatharians claims to have the answer: Stop eating.

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Healthy Holiday Guide

Healthy Holiday Guide

Our Healthy Holiday Guide helps you enjoy the holiday season without putting on extra pounds. Get tips for healthy holiday cooking and exercise.

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How Artificial Sweeteners Work

How Artificial Sweeteners Work

Many dieters use artificial sweeteners as a way to cut sugar without eliminating all things sweet. But did you know that some artificial sweeteners have almost as many calories as sugar? Find out how artificial sweeteners came about and learn about the controversies surrounding them.

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How bad for you is high-fructose corn syrup?

How bad for you is high-fructose corn syrup?

"A spoonful of high-fructose corn syrup makes the medicine go down" just doesn't have the same ring to it. Is this artificial sweetener the sugar cube's evil twin?

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How can pizza be good for you?

How can pizza be good for you?

If you're a healthy eater who turns to pizza as an occasional junk-food splurge, you may experience some guilt after you've downed a few (or five or six) slices of cheesy, empty-carb heaven. But soon, that could all change. Sort of.

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How do vegetarians get enough protein?

How do vegetarians get enough protein?

You may have heard of the Atkins diet, a high-protein diet that threw people into something of a protein obsession. Is protein really that important? And what about vegetarians? If you're not eating meat, are you missing something important in your diet?

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How Fats Work

How Fats Work

Tired of hearing about things like monounsaturated fats, partially hydrogenated oils and trans fatty acids and not knowing a thing about any of them? Find out what you need to know here.

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How Low-Fat Baking Works

How Low-Fat Baking Works

A fascinating article that explains the techniques and science behind low-fat baking!

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How Organic Food Works

How Organic Food Works

Organic food promises freedom from synthetic ingredients. Find out what organic food is, how organic farming works, what the pros and cons are, and why you should care.

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How Vegans Work

How Vegans Work

Vegans take vegetarianism several steps further, avoiding even animal products like honey and silk. Learn about what it's like to be a vegan and why veganism seems to stir up controversy.

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How Vegetarians Work

How Vegetarians Work

Did you know that there are almost as many types of vegetarians as there are reasons for becoming one? Find out why vegetarians are such a diverse lot.

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Nutrition Quiz

Nutrition Quiz

With all of the choices available these days, how can you know what food is best for you? Test your knowledge with this nutrition quiz before you hit the grocery store.

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Top 10 Most Common Ingredients in Fast Food

Top 10 Most Common Ingredients in Fast Food

Potatoes? Beef? Salt? Isn't that what comprises the sack of fast food you just paid for? Sort of, along with xanthan gum, caramel color and some other stuff you probably won't find in your kitchen.

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45 Common Foods and the Number of Calories They Contain

45 Common Foods and the Number of Calories They Contain

Losing weight basically comes down to using more calories than you consume. Learn about the number of calories in 45 common foods in this article, including apples, carrots, and ice cream.

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Calories and Fat in 36 Fast Foods

Calories and Fat in 36 Fast Foods

Many fast foods contain nearly all of a person's daily fat and calorie requirements. Learn the calories and fat in 36 fast foods, including the Baconator and a Double Whopper with cheese.

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Fiber Facts

Fiber Facts

Getting enough daily fiber is important for good health. How much fiber do adults need? What does fiber do? Find fascinating fiber facts and tips on how to get more fiber in your diet at HowStuffWorks.

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Food Label Terms Defined

Food Label Terms Defined

Food label terms can be confusing and vague. Don't be mislead by false advertising. See a glossary of food label claims and learn what food labels are really saying.

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Health Benefits of Vinegar

Health Benefits of Vinegar

There's more to vinegar's tangy flavor than meets the taste buds. Read all about this deliciously sour condiment and find out how to reap the health benefits it offers by adding it to your diet.

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How to Downsize a Recipe

How to Downsize a Recipe

The good news is that you don't have to do too much to most recipes to make them suitable for one or two. Knowing how to decrease the yield of a recipe opens up a world of food choices, and the more varied your diet, the easier it is to eat well. Get tips.

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How to Get More Fruit in Your Diet

How to Get More Fruit in Your Diet

Knowing how to get more fruits in your diet can help you stay healthy and keep your weight down. Fruits are low in fat and calories, packed with vitamins and minerals, and is a good alternative to sweets. Learn how even diabetics can eat more fruit.

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