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Will Ice Cream Make You Fat?

Ice cream will make you fat if you eat it routinely and in large quantities.  As with most junk foods, if overeaten will cause you to gain weight. Ice cream is high in fat, high in sugar and even higher in calories.  In just one cup of ice cream there can be as much as […]
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Are Grits Healthy?

Grits are healthy because of their make up corn, water and salt. There are a not a lot of preservatives in grits and they are considered to be one of the more natural forms of cereal one can eat for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Remember the ‘Grits’ scene in “My Cousin Vinny?” Grits are extremely […]
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How Many Calories Does Hiking Burn?

On average, there are nearly 500 calories burned from hiking on an upgrade in just one hour. The more weight you carry the more will be exhausted during a hike. For example, a 160 pound person may utilize 450 calories in an hour while hiking.  A 200 pound person, about 550 calories in just one hour […]
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Are Milky Way Bars Gluten Free?

That’s the question that many people have been emailing us. Milky Way candy bars have been around for years. They are covered in delicious chocolate and filled with creamy nougat. According to the Mars website and many Celiac Disease websites, Milky Way candy bars are NOT gluten free because of the malted barley and wheat flour contained in […]
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Can Too Much Sweating Be Dangerous?

Sweating is such a normal bodily function that we don’t even pay notice to it until we’re soaking wet from perspiration or reeking of its less than pleasant smell. But just what exactly is the purpose of sweating and why do we perspire, and oftentimes profusely too, when we exercise? Thermoregulation We perspire whether or […]
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Are Ramen Noodles Fattening?

You may be aware that Ramen noodles do not provide much, if any, nutritional value, but are Ramen Noodles fattening? Ramen noodles are a staple for just about every college student in America, but although cheap and easy to prepare, they are loaded in calories, fat and provide very little nutritional value. In just one […]
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Are Bananas Really Fattening?

Are Bananas Really Fattening? The diet industry is surrounded with myths, one of which involves bananas and if they are fattening or not.  Bananas are considered to be a low-fat fruit that contain a half-gram of fat in one portion. That’s not a lot of fat! What makes people determine that bananas are fattening is […]
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Are Corn Tortillas Gluten Free?

Ever wondered if corn tortillas are gluten free? They sound like they should be, but the truth is in the labeling. Corn Tortillas – To be certain if your package of corn tortillas is in fact gluten free, you must review the packaging and ingredients. While the simple name ‘corn tortilla’ should indicate that it […]
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Does Goat Cheese Have Lactose?

If you are lactose intolerant but love cheese, you may have wondered if goat cheese does have lactose in it? The answer is very simple. All milk that comes from mammals does. However, the amount is still in question… Goat Cheese, like most cheeses, does not contain a lot of lactose. While they do contain some, […]
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Are M&M’s Gluten Free?

M&M’s have been feeding the sweet tooth of millions of people all over the world for years. They continually are the best selling candy in the industry. In fact, they even have entire mega stores dedicated to them in cities such as Las Vegas, NV. Many people are now trying to eat a Gluten Free […]
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Are Butterfingers Gluten Free?

People want to know if their favorite foods are gluten free including Butterfingers. So are Butterfingers gluten free? Read on to find out. People that are allergic to gluten have what is known as celiac disease. Celiac disease causes all kinds of skin issues and gastrointestinal problems in people who suffer from it. Recently, the […]
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Does Drinking Beer Make You Fat?

Drinking beer does make you fat if you over-consume it!  As with anything related to weight loss, moderation is crucial.  In order to not get fat drinking beer, you should not over consume food or drinks.  Beer contains nothing but empty calories and should be avoided on any weight loss plan.  If you are looking […]