<rss version="2.0">	<channel>		<title>Diet and Weight Loss</title>		<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles_rss/categoryrss78.xml</link>		<description>Articles</description>		<language>en-us</language>		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:30:40 GMT</pubDate><item>
	<title>Health Tip Getting Calcium If Youre Lactose Intolerant</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/33546/health-tip--getting-calcium-if-you-re-lactose-intolerant.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[People with lactose intolerance should restrict their intake of dairy foods and other sources of lactose which include foods containing whey; curds; milk byproducts; dry milk solids; and nonfat dry milk powder.

But then how do you get eno...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:00:54 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Weight Gain May Not Be Based Just on What You Eat</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/33428/weight-gain-may-not-be-based-just-on-what-you-eat.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[You are what you eat is a frustrating truism familiar to the dietconscious choosing between carrots and carrot cake. But new research suggests that weight control isnt just a matter of what you put in your mouth but also how the nervous system i...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 5 Jun 2008 18:00:34 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Eating Habits Not Sole Cause of Thinness or Obesity</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/33396/eating-habits-not-sole-cause-of-thinness-or-obesity.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Your nerves rather than your eating habits may have a more direct role in whether you are fat or thin according to new research. 

 A study on worms shows that serotonin levels in the nervous system influence feeding and fat. Serotonin a...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 4 Jun 2008 18:00:32 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>LowSalt Diet May Not Be Best for Heart</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/33379/low-salt-diet-may-not-be-best-for-heart.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Surprising new research suggests that a diet low in salt may be worse for your heart than eating lots of salt but dont start eating potato chips just yet.

No one should run out and buy a salt shaker to try to improve their cardiovascular...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 4 Jun 2008 10:00:27 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Kids Gulping Down More Sugary Beverages</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/33327/kids-gulping-down-more-sugary-beverages.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Children and teens are gulping down more sugary beverages and fruit juices than ever before a new study has found.

Children aged 2 to 19 now take in up to 15 percent of their total daily calories from drinks that contain sugar a finding t...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 2 Jun 2008 14:00:23 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Some Fats Deserve Change of Heart</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/33279/some-fats-deserve-change-of-heart.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Fewer than half of Americans realize there are two types of dietary fat that actually help their hearts a new survey shows.

So while many have heeded the warnings about the cardiovascular dangers of trans fats and saturated fats the Amer...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 18:00:28 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Dont Leave Diet Out to Lunch on Vacation</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/33157/don-t-leave-diet-out-to-lunch-on-vacation.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Memorial Day marks the start of the summer holiday season so its a good time to remind you not to take a vacation from your diet cautions Elizabeth Schaub a dietitian at Baylor Regional Medical Center in Plano Texas. 

Dining out is com...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 10:00:14 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Taming a Sweet Tooth</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/33156/health-tip--taming-a-sweet-tooth.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Dieting doesnt mean that you have to completely give up desserts. It just means that you should opt for healthier alternatives.

The American Diabetes Association offers these dessert options when youre dieting or trying to watch your suga...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 10:00:14 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Keeping Off the Weight</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/33090/health-tip--keeping-off-the-weight.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Losing weight is a  challenge but keeping it off can even more difficult without a good plan and healthy habits.

Here are suggestions to help you keep the weight off that youve worked so hard to lose courtesy of the American Heart Associ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2008 10:00:37 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>WeightLoss Aids Bought on Internet Might Harm Your Heart</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/32921/weight-loss-aids-bought-on-internet-might-harm-your-heart.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Weightloss supplements widely available for purchase online often include ingredients that are potentially hazardous to your heart and a new study shows the labels often dont include this warning.

One of the hazardous ingredients that wa...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 18:00:29 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Hunger Hormone Makes Food Look More Tasty</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/32667/hunger-hormone-makes-food-look-more-tasty.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A new brain imaging study reveals that a gut hormone known for its appetitepromoting powers actually stimulates key reward centers in the brain to make food look more tasty and irresistible.

The feeding culprit is ghrelin and the finding ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 7 May 2008 10:00:32 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Freshman 15 Theory Takes a Pounding</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/31879/-freshman-15--theory-takes-a-pounding.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Looks like the infamous Freshman 15 is more realistically the Freshman 5.

A new study of 36 freshmen at Auburn University in Alabama found an average gain of 1.9 pounds during the first semester of the first year at college and an avera...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Sun, 6 Apr 2008 18:00:23 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Embolization a Nonsurgical Way to Treat Fibroids</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/31388/embolization-a-nonsurgical-way-to-treat-fibroids.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Uterine artery embolization is an effective nonsurgical therapy for fibroids even after a woman has had other treatments such as focused ultrasound surgery a new study says.

But another team of researchers reports that many American wom...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:05:31 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Starved for Sleep Watch Your Waistline</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/31316/starved-for-sleep--watch-your-waistline.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Could the key to weight loss for some people be as simple as getting some extra shuteye? 

Possibly. New research suggests that people who dont get enough sleep tend to weigh more  and that sleep can affect levels of the appetiteregulati...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2008 09:05:20 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Personal Contact Helps Maintain Weight Loss</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/31212/personal-contact-helps-maintain-weight-loss.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Statistics on maintaining weight loss are often dismal but a new study finds that when people have monthly personal contact with a weightloss professional theyre able to keep off more weight. 

The study also found that people using an i...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:05:32 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Cutting Back on Salt Cuts Down on Sodas With Kids</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/30810/cutting-back-on-salt-cuts-down-on-sodas-with-kids.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Reducing childrens salt intake may lower their consumption of sugarsweetened soft drinks and reduce their risk of obesity high blood pressure and other health problems later in life British researchers say.

Scientists at St. Georges Un...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:05:49 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Pack a Healthier Lunch</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/30611/health-tip--pack-a-healthier-lunch.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[HealthDay News  Packing a lunch made at home may seem like a good way to save money and calories but even homemade sandwiches can contribute to a bulging waistline.

The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these suggestions to l...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:05:25 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Most With High Blood Pressure Dont Follow Recommended Diet</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/30603/most-with-high-blood-pressure-don-t-follow-recommended-diet.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Few people with high blood pressure follow recommended dietary guidelines that help control the disease a new study says.

In fact people with hypertension actually appear to be eating worse than before the governmentapproved guidelines w...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:05:23 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Sugar Substitutes May Contribute to Weight Gain</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/30598/sugar-substitutes-may-contribute-to-weight-gain.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Surprising research suggests a popular artificial sweetener has the unexpected and unwelcome effect of packing on the pounds.

Purdue researchers report that saccharin altered the ability of rats to control their appetites. However the head...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:05:32 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Putting on Pedometer Helps Walkers Shed Pounds</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/30219/putting-on-pedometer-helps-walkers-shed-pounds.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Just by strapping on a stepcounting pedometer overweight or obese couch potatoes who start a daily walking regimen can expect to lose at least a modest amount of  weight  even in the absence of any special diet new research reveals.

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	<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:05:34 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Mediterranean Diet for Mom Fends Off Asthma Allergies in Kids</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/30082/mediterranean-diet-for-mom-fends-off-asthma--allergies-in-kids.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Pregnant women who eat a Mediterranean diet rich in fish fresh fruits and vegetables legumes nuts dairy products and olive oil may help protect their children against asthma and allergies new research suggests.

The study published onl...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:05:23 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>New WeightLoss Drug Shows Promise in Early Study</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/29827/new-weight-loss-drug-shows-promise-in-early-study.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[An experimental weightloss drug helped people shed pounds but its adverse effects included gastrointestinal distress and psychiatric problems scientists report.

Called taranabant the drug was developed by Merck Research Laboratories wh...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 8 Jan 2008 12:05:33 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Lack of Sleep Tied to Weight Gain in New Moms</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/29066/lack-of-sleep-tied-to-weight-gain-in-new-moms.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[If your new baby is keeping you awake at night take note: A firstofitskind study suggests that sleep deprivation after giving birth may limit a new mothers ability to shed those pregnancyrelated pounds.

Its not clear why there may be...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 09:05:17 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Eat Healthy When You Eat Out</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/28841/health-tip--eat-healthy-when-you-eat-out.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[HealthDay News  When its time to eat out you may think its too difficult to stick to a diet or to watch those calories.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture which offers these eatingout tips begs to differ:

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<li>Order wat...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Nov 2007 09:05:25 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Diet Drug Rimonabant Tied to Depression Anxiety</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/28473/diet-drug-rimonabant-tied-to-depression--anxiety.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[People who take the weightloss drug rimonabant may face heightened risks for severe depression and anxiety Danish researchers report.

The finding follows a recommendation by a U.S. Food and Drug Administration panel in June that the agenc...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:05:22 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Summer Vacation Undermines SchoolBased Weight Loss</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/28043/summer-vacation-undermines-school-based-weight-loss.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[School programs that promote healthy eating and exercise can help students lose weight researchers say but kids often pack on the pounds again during summer holiday.

The study was conducted by a team at the Agatston Research Foundation in...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 8 Nov 2007 17:05:22 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>HighFat Diet Can Disrupt Bodys Clock</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/27891/high-fat-diet-can-disrupt-body-s-clock.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Theres more bad news about a highfat diet  it disrupts the bodys 24hour internal circadian clock which regulates sleeping waking eating as well as the daily rhythms of many metabolic functions U.S. researchers say.

A team from ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 6 Nov 2007 14:05:16 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Atkins Diet Can Raise Heart Risks</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/27878/atkins-diet-can-raise-heart-risks.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The highfat highprotein and lowcarbohydrate Atkins diet may put practitioners at risk for heart disease in as little as one month a new study suggests.

When individuals followed the maintenance phase of the diet  without weight loss ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 6 Nov 2007 12:05:14 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>EmptyCalorie Diet Tied to Preclinical Heart Disease</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/27876/-empty-calorie--diet-tied-to-preclinical-heart-disease.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A persons eating habits are independently associated with risk of preclinical cardiovascular disease U.S researchers report..

Researchers looked at the dietary habits of almost 1300  women who were free of cardiovascular disease at the ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 6 Nov 2007 12:05:14 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>CalorieStarved Rats Live Longer Study</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/27714/calorie-starved-rats-live-longer--study.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Cutting back drastically on daily calorie intake can lead to longer life at least in rats say University at Buffalo researchers.

They speculate that this kind of diet can help maintain physical fitness into old age slowing the progressio...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 2 Nov 2007 17:05:14 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Diet Lifestyle Changes Cut Some Infertility Risk</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/27669/diet--lifestyle-changes-cut-some-infertility-risk.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Women who followed at least five certain lifestyle and diet behaviors were about 80 percent less likely to have infertility from ovulatory disorders than women who followed none of the behaviors a Harvard study concludes. 

The analysis of ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 2 Nov 2007 09:05:10 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Whole Grains Do a Heart Good</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/27014/whole-grains-do-a-heart-good.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Diets rich in whole grains fruits vegetables and even a little alcohol may help ward off heart woes new studies show.

In one study regular consumption of wholegrain breakfast cereal cut the risk of heart failure for male American physi...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:10:58 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Weight Gain Increases Breast Cancer Risk Study</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/27005/weight-gain-increases-breast-cancer-risk--study.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Women who gain weight any time after the age of 18 are more likely to develop breast cancer than women who maintain a stable weight a new study suggests. 

In other words when it comes to breast cancer theres no good time to gain weight ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:11:20 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Chocolate Lovers May Be HardWired That Way</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/26487/chocolate-lovers-may-be-hard-wired-that-way.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Even if you dont watch what you eat your body will. Thats the message from a small new study that suggests that diets imprint themselves on the metabolic system attuning people to the food they prefer to chow down. 

Researchers found ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2007 14:06:02 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Maintenance Treatment Helps Kids Keep Weight Off</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/26268/maintenance-treatment-helps-kids-keep-weight-off.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Maintenance treatment programs might help children whove lost weight keep it off new research suggests.

However the study also found that the effect of the maintenance programs wears off over time suggesting the need for longer followu...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 9 Oct 2007 17:05:26 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Study Rates Heart Health of Popular Diet Plans</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/26079/study-rates-heart-health-of-popular-diet-plans.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Not all diet plans are equally hearthealthy according to a study ranking eight popular weightloss programs.

Diets that emphasize a variety of fruits and vegetables scored better than those with a heavy protein focus.

The Ornish...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 5 Oct 2007 14:06:56 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Weight Loss Can Control Hypertension</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/25700/weight-loss-can-control-hypertension.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[An Italian study has identified overweight as a direct cause of high blood pressure. And it also showed that up to half of overweight people can bring down blood pressure to healthy levels by weight reduction.

But the weight loss has to be ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2007 17:05:31 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Finding Fiber in Your Diet</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/25430/health-tip--finding-fiber-in-your-diet.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Fiber should be an important part of every diet. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians dietary fiber can help prevent heart disease high cholesterol diabetes and even some types of cancer.

The academy offers this list o...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2007 12:05:23 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Take Care of Your Heart Before and After Problems</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/25391/take-care-of-your-heart-before-and-after-problems.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[People need to take care of their heart both <i>before</i> and <i>after</i> heart trouble starts two new studies suggest.

In the first study researchers said that to avoid heart failure when youre 70 or 80 you must begin by keeping your...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:06:02 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Scientists Serve Up Better Fish Batter</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/25375/scientists-serve-up-better-fish-batter.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Deepfried fish with less fat may be on the menu soon according to Japanese scientists who say theyve concocted a recipe for lowfat but crispy fish batter.

Reporting in <i>Chemistry amp; Industry</i> magazine the Tokyo University of Te...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:05:19 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Diet Change Can Curb Fatty Liver Disease</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/25295/diet-change-can-curb-fatty-liver-disease.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Diets high in quickburning carbohydrates may cause fatty liver disease which can lead to liver failure and death according to a study in mice by researchers at Childrens Hospital Boston.

If these findings are confirmed in humans it may...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2007 12:05:16 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Support System Leads to Better Diet Nutrition</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/25246/support-system-leads-to-better-diet--nutrition.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Could better nutrition and diet be as close as a helpful phone call away?

A new study found that women who received telephone counseling about healthy eating habits wound up consuming more vegetables fruits and fiber and less fat suggesti...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:05:36 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Weight Gain May Spell Trouble for Heart Failure Patients</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/24627/weight-gain-may-spell-trouble-for-heart-failure-patients.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Shortterm weight gain can signal worsening outcomes for heart failure patients a new study shows.

Patients who gain as little as two pounds over the course of a few weeks may require hospitalization within the month according to heart re...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:06:02 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Experts Sort Out Good Fats From Bad</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[U.S. and Canadian experts have teamed up to create Dietary Fatty Acids a comprehensive recommendation on how much of what types of fats people should include  or avoid  in their diets.

Both the American Dietetic Association and the Die...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Saturated Fat Even a Little Splurge May Be Too Much</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/24503/saturated-fat--even-a-little-splurge-may-be-too-much.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[How bad can it be to indulge in an occasional meal or snack loaded with saturated fat?

How about bad enough to diminish your bodys ability to defend itself against heart disease.

A recent study by researchers at the University of...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Sun, 9 Sep 2007 12:05:41 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Dangerous Dieting</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[The right way to diet and lose weight is slowly over time and while eating a balanced diet with plenty of healthy foods the American Heart Association says.

Diets that encourage eating only one type of food or encourage rapid weight loss can...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2007 09:05:27 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Virus Could Help Drive Obesity</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/23474/virus-could-help-drive-obesity.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[New research is bolstering the theory that obesity may stem a least in part from a common virus  one that helps create new heftier fat cells.

The roots of obesity are probably complex and various the U.S. team stressed. However their...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2007 09:05:43 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Talking to Your Doctor About How to Lose Weight</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/23280/health-tip--talking-to-your-doctor-about-how-to-lose-weight.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[It may seem intimidating to approach your doctor for advice about how to lose weight.
 
Here are some pointers to get you started courtesy of the American Academy of Family Physicians:
 
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<li>Ask your doctor for any available pam...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 17 Aug 2007 09:05:59 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Guiding Kids to Better Diets Boosts Health</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/23076/guiding-kids-to-better-diets-boosts-health.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Teaching youngsters about healthy diets helps improve their blood cholesterol levels a Finnish study finds.

The study included 540 children and their families who received dietary counseling about diets low in unhealthy saturated fats sta...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2007 16:06:37 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Pot Bellies Point to Heart Risk</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/22994/pot-bellies-point-to-heart-risk.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Banish the belly not just the pounds: Thats the hearthealthy advice from a new study that finds that pot bellies may be a big indicator of future heart disease.

What were seeing is a quite strong association between the potbelly ap...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2007 17:06:38 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>LowCarb Diets Combat Metabolic Syndrome</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/21815/low-carb-diets-combat-metabolic-syndrome.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A lowcarbohydrate diet helps people with a condition called metabolic syndrome a collection of serious risk factors found in some obese individuals.

Now a new study confirms the diet is effective against the syndrome and the researchers...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2007 16:05:58 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Black White Women Differ on Dieting</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/20981/black--white-women-differ-on-dieting.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Overweight or obese white American women are more likely than their black peers to ask for dieting assistance such as counseling from a medical professional a doctors prescription membership in a weightloss group or advice from a trainer a new...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 5 Jul 2007 09:05:20 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Men Put Their Health on the Back Burner</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/20888/men-put-their-health-on-the-back-burner.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Men report skipping health screenings and avoiding doctors visits in a new survey by the American Academy of Family Physicians AAFP. 

The survey examined the health behaviors of 2282 adults across the nation including 1111 men.
...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 3 Jul 2007 14:06:01 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Counseling Boosts WeightLoss Program Success</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/20877/counseling-boosts-weight-loss-program-success.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Weightloss programs that include dietary counseling help dieters shed six percent of body weight more each year according to a new study. For most people that translates into a loss of 10 to 15 pounds researchers say.

The team at the Tu...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 3 Jul 2007 12:06:22 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Immune System Protein Tied to Weight Loss</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/20082/immune-system-protein-tied-to-weight-loss.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A piece of the bodys immune system might also help dampen appetite and help people lose weight research in mice suggests.

The findings are preliminary and so far there are only indications that the component  a protein called interleuk...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 14:05:35 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>FDA Shouldnt Approve Diet Drug Panel Says</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/19768/fda-shouldn-t-approve-diet-drug--panel-says.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The weightloss drug rimonabant should not be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration because of continuing concerns about increased risks for suicidal thoughts among some users an advisory panel concluded Wednesday.

The unanimou...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2007 17:08:33 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Docs Should Tackle Patients Problem Behaviors All at Once Study</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/19721/docs-should-tackle-patients--problem-behaviors-all-at-once--study.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Patients often come to doctors with many behavioral or dietary problems that exacerbate their health woes. Now a new study finds it may be more effective for physicians to tackle these factors all at once instead of one at a time.

The 18m...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:05:27 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>WaterRich LowFat Foods Encourage Weight Loss</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/19343/water-rich--low-fat-foods-encourage-weight-loss.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[If youre trying to lose weight eating the right foods may be more effective than eating less U.S. researchers say.

A team at Pennsylvania State University found that lowcaloriedensity diets can help shed pounds and control hunger....]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 8 Jun 2007 16:11:30 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Study Suggests Keys to Weight Control</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/19122/study-suggests-keys-to-weight-control.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Keeping off that weight youve lost is possible a new government study suggests although no ones claiming its simple or easy.

Were still learning about the habits necessary for longterm maintenance of weight said Dr. Edward Weiss ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 6 Jun 2007 14:08:58 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Sensible Ways to Shed Pounds</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Losing weight can a daunting task. But there are sensible ways to go about it AARP says.

Along with a healthy diet and regular exercise the group offers these suggestions:

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<li>Dont skip meals  eat three a day especially b...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 5 Jun 2007 09:06:26 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>New Yorkers Get a Sneak Peek at allireg</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/17926/new-yorkers-get-a-sneak-peek-at-alli-reg.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline isnt wasting any time. 

On Monday about a month before its overthecounter OTC weightloss drug allireg; will actually be on store shelves throughout America the company opened a multimedia exhibi...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2007 16:06:33 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Calcium Some Help in Preventing Postmenopausal Weight Gain</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/17402/calcium-some-help-in-preventing-postmenopausal-weight-gain.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Postmenopausal women who take supplements with calcium and vitamin D gain slightly less weight than women not taking the supplements researchers report.

While the effect on weight was small its another reason women should be taking calci...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2007 23:02:55 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Insulin Levels May Dictate Success With a Diet</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/17313/insulin-levels-may-dictate-success-with-a-diet.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A diet slightly higher in fat and lower in processed carbohydrates  such as refined cereals white bread and white sugar  may help people who secrete insulin at higher levels lose more weight than a lowfat highercarb plan.

Thats the...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2007 19:01:42 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Cut Your Diets Energy Density and Lose Weight</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/16836/cut-your-diet-s--energy-density--and-lose-weight.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Want to lose weight? Focus on reducing the energy density of your diet a new study suggests.

In simple terms that means eating foods that contain a lot of water and relatively few calories per portion such as fruits vegetables and lo...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 9 May 2007 19:01:27 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Dieting Usually Healthy for Older Adults Study</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/16521/dieting-usually-healthy-for-older-adults--study.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Older overweight women who diet do not experience reduced physical function and should feel free to try to lose weight by reducing their calorie intake U.S. research shows.

Our results suggest that losing weight through calorie cutting w...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 4 May 2007 23:01:18 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Mom Was Right Eating Soup Cuts Calorie Intake</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/16179/mom-was-right--eating-soup-cuts-calorie-intake.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Having a bowl of lowcalorie soup prior to a meal may help cut your total mealtime intake of amount of food and calories a new study suggests. 

Penn State researchers gave lowcalorie soup made of chicken broth broccoli potato cauliflow...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 1 May 2007 19:02:57 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Altering Fatty Acid Intake May Help Fight Prostate Cancer</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/15680/altering-fatty-acid-intake-may-help-fight-prostate-cancer.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Altering the ratio of omega3 and omega6 fatty acids in the typical Western diet may reduce prostate cancer tumor growth rates a new U.S. study suggests. 

This study with mice is one of the first to show the impact of diet in this case ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:31:42 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Sweet Tooth Types Drawn to Fruit</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/15614/-sweet-tooth--types-drawn-to-fruit.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Folks with a sweet tooth know theyre drawn to candy bars and ice cream.  But research suggests this group also finds fruit more appealing  a fact that could be turned to their advantage.

The takehome message here is that if you are a s...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:31:36 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Bigger Tableware Helps Widen Waistlines</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/15595/bigger-tableware-helps-widen-waistlines.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Want to lose weight? Try downsizing your tableware.

Thats the conclusion of a new study that found that the size of bowls spoons and other tableware influences how much people eat.

The study by researchers at Cornell University...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:31:35 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Bodys Brain Link to Hunger Identified</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/15552/body-s-brain-link-to-hunger-identified.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Research with mice has identified how diet drugs such as FenPhen work to activate the brain chemical serotonin which curbs appetite.

The finding could lead to new diet drugs that dont have the dangerous cardiac side effects associated wi...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:31:29 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Never Say DIET</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[When Julie Miller Jones talks to students about nutrition she is amazed at how early in their lives they know the word diet. By fourth grade most do especially the girls said Miller Jones a professor of nutrition and food science at the College ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:31:24 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Living With Lactose Intolerance</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/15458/health-tip--living-with-lactose-intolerance.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Lactose intolerance occurs when a person cannot properly digest a milk sugar called lactose. When people with the condition eat or drink dairy they can suffer severe abdominal cramping and diarrhea.

Here are a few suggestions for people wh...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:31:21 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>CalorieRich Splurge Shouldnt Defeat Dieters</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/15409/calorie-rich--splurge--shouldn-t-defeat-dieters.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Sticking to a summertime diet can be tough especially when you falter and pig out on that box of cookies or banana split.

But missteps like that dont have to turn into diet failure according to experts at the Mayo Clinic. In the July i...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:31:17 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Quitting Smoking Boosts Weight By 21 Pounds</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/15401/quitting-smoking-boosts-weight-by-21-pounds.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Former smokers may gain more than 20 pounds after they kick the habit instead of the five to 15 pounds commonly cited new research suggests.

But thats no reason not to quit the studys authors added. It may be a reason to add weightcon...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:31:16 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Five Steps Help Men Live Longer</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/15358/five-steps-help-men-live-longer.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[It only takes five hearthealthy lifestyle habits to significantly reduce heart disease risk in middleaged and older men a new study shows.

Even men being treated for high blood pressure or high cholesterol showed a reduced risk of heart ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:31:13 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>New Guide May Help Lower Blood Pressure</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/15352/new-guide-may-help-lower-blood-pressure.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[There are 65 million American adults with high blood pressure. If youre one of them you can lower your blood pressure by following the stepbystep dietary and physical activity advice offered in an updated guide from the U.S. National Heart Lung ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:31:13 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Iodine Deficiency Overload a Tricky Balance</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/15309/iodine-deficiency--overload-a-tricky-balance.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[For decades Americans have avoided iodine deficiency by consuming salt specially fortified with iodine.  But a new study out of China suggests that in some cases fortification can lead to excessive iodine intake which has its own health risks.</p...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:31:10 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>New Heart Guidelines Add Exercise to Healthy Diet</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/15205/new-heart-guidelines-add-exercise-to-healthy-diet.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Adding plenty of exercise to a hearthealthy diet will go a long way to preventing cardiovascular disease according to new guidelines from the American Heart Association.

The key message of the recommendations is to focus on longterm pe...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Salt Initiative Backed by Health Professionals</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/15156/salt-initiative-backed-by-health-professionals.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Healthcare professionals applauded the American Medical Associations move on Tuesday to slash the nations sodium intake in half over the next decade. 

Sodium or salt intake is a growing problem in this country and highsalt foods are a...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:30:55 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Hispanic Toddlers More Likely to Be Obese</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/15061/hispanic-toddlers-more-likely-to-be-obese.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A new study suggests that Hispanic 3yearolds are much more likely to be obese than either black or white children of the same age.

This study provides an initial look into why weight disparities exist between races in adolescents because...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:30:42 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Even Small Weight Gains Up GERD Risk</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/14993/even-small-weight-gains-up-gerd-risk.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD appear to be directly related to bodymass index even if a person is not overweight.

This sheds some light that any excess weight over ideal body weight may have a detrimental effect sa...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:30:38 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Supermoms Tend to Be Slimmer</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/14820/-supermoms--tend-to-be-slimmer.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Juggling a job motherhood and a steady relationship can actually help keep women slim and healthy according to a U.K. study that found that career homemakers are more likely to become obese.

Researchers analyzed data from women taking par...]]></description>
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	<title>Scientists Cut Through the Secrets of Fat</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/14686/scientists-cut-through-the-secrets-of-fat.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Why is fat so fattening?

Scientists think theyve uncovered part of the answer in an enzyme that allows fat cells to cut through surrounding tissue and balloon in size.

The research is preliminary and only in mice so its not cle...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:30:12 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Free Guidebooks Make for HeartHealthy Reading</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/14593/free-guidebooks-make-for-heart-healthy-reading.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Only three percent of American adults follow the big four habits to prevent heart disease:  Healthy diet regular physical activity proper weight and not smoking according to a recent national survey.

In order to help people improve th...]]></description>
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	<title>Tips to Lighten That Thanksgiving Meal</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/14566/tips-to-lighten-that-thanksgiving-meal.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Delicious food  and plenty of it  is a major part of Thanksgiving but too much indulgence can weigh heavy on the mind and the hips. 

The November issue of the <i>Mayo Clinic Health Letter</i> offers advice on how you can lighten the ...]]></description>
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	<title>Staying Trim on Turkey Day</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/14554/staying-trim-on-turkey-day.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[With Thanksgiving tables expected to be laden with an abundance of food overeating and weight gain are tough to avoid during the holiday.

But Kathy McManus director of nutrition at Brigham and Womens Hospital offers some advice for a he...]]></description>
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	<title>Health Tip Keep a Food Diary</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/14526/health-tip--keep-a-food-diary.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A food diary may be helpful in the battle to lose weight. It can help you track what you eat for a week or even a day and help you realize how much every little snack matters when counting calories.

Here are suggestions on what to record ...]]></description>
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	<title>Bad Diet Urine Test May Tell</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/14514/bad-diet--urine-test-may-tell.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A simple test to check potassium levels in urine may help doctors assess and improve patients eating habits a Canadian study finds.

Diet plays a key role in overall health especially when it comes to risks for heart disease stroke and ...]]></description>
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	<title>LowCarb Diet Can Be HeartHealthy</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/14452/low-carb-diet-can-be-heart-healthy.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A lowcarbohydrate diet does not increase the risk of heart disease in women a major new study finds.

However while the regimen skimped on bread and other carbohydrate foods it was not the fatty Atkins diet that most people associate wit...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:29:03 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Americans Fall Prey to WeightLoss Supplement Hype</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/14262/americans-fall-prey-to-weight-loss-supplement--hype-.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[American adults think weightloss supplements are safer and more effective than they actually are researchers report in a new national survey.
 
More than 60 percent of the 1444 telephone respondents all of whom had made significant effor...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:28:51 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Healthy Diets Beat Exercise for Weight Loss</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/14150/healthy-diets-beat-exercise-for-weight-loss.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Exercise alone wont help you lose weight if you continue eating an unhealthy diet.

Thats the conclusion of an Australian review of 43 weightloss studies dating back to 1985.

Exercise by itself is not going to be an effective w...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:28:44 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Vigilance Is the Price of Weight Control</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/14077/vigilance-is-the-price-of-weight-control.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Want to keep off those pounds youve lost? Then weigh yourself daily and have an action plan you can turn to when your weight creeps back up five pounds.

The result may be a lifetime of weight control according to a study in the Oct. 12 ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:28:39 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>WeightLoss Drug Falls Flat</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13974/weight-loss-drug-falls-flat.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A once promising weightloss drug that produced encouraging results in animal studies has failed to deliver in a realworld trial of humans and will be shelved the pharmaceutical firm Merck amp; Co. announced Tuesday.

The drug known as M...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:28:32 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Expanding Portions Expanding Waistlines</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13961/expanding-portions--expanding-waistlines.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Youve cut down on fat and reduced your desserts and still you cant seem to lose  or even maintain  weight.

Chances are like most Americans youre suffering from what dietitians call portion distortion. Youre eating too much at a...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:28:31 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>New WeightLoss Drug Shows Promise</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13940/new-weight-loss-drug-shows-promise.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Patients taking an investigational weightloss drug called Contrave lost an average of more than 7 percent of their weight in the first 24 weeks of a phase III clinical trial according to interim findings released this week by the company that devel...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:28:29 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Many Americans Fed Up With Fad Diets</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Americans seem to have lost their appetite for fad diets a new national survey finds.

More than twothirds 69 percent of respondents said theyre less likely to try a specialized or fad diet today compared to five years ago. Men are more...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:28:27 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Restricted Diet May Help Prevent Alzheimers</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13867/restricted-diet-may-help-prevent-alzheimer-s.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Cutting calories may halt or even reverse the symptoms of Alzheimers according to a new animal study. 

For the study expected to be published in the November issue of the <i>Journal of Alzheimers Disease</i> a team of researchers from ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:28:25 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Weight Concerns Spur Women to Smoke Again After Pregnancy</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13859/weight-concerns-spur-women-to-smoke-again-after-pregnancy.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Weightgain worries may help drive women who quit smoking during their pregnancy to start up again after delivery new research shows.

U.S. researchers interviewed 119 pregnant women in their third trimester who had smoked at least eight ci...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:28:24 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>LowCal Athletic Diets Risk Stress Fractures</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13855/low-cal-athletic-diets-risk-stress-fractures.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Female college athletes who restrict their calorie intake may be putting themselves at risk for stress fractures new research finds. 

In a study published in the September issue for the <i>American Journal of Sports Medicine</i> researche...]]></description>
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	<title>AntiFat Protein Keeps Overeating Mice Slim</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13800/anti-fat-protein-keeps-overeating-mice-slim.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Mice gorging on highcalorie highfat diets for two weeks stayed slender thanks to an antiobesity protein injected into their brains Italian researchers report.

Eating all you want and never getting fat does seem like a dream come tru...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:28:20 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Eat Properly</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13687/health-tip--eat-properly.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Eating less isnt the only way to drop a few pounds.

If you eat the right foods you can actually eat more and weigh less says Genesys Regional Medical Center in Michigan.

Skip highcalorie sugary foods that are quickly eaten an...]]></description>
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	<title>Higher Protein Diet Helps Keep Hunger Away</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13650/higher-protein-diet-helps-keep-hunger-away.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Eating more protein can help increase levels of a hungerfighting hormone called peptide YY PYY British scientists report.

Previous research found that injections of PYY could reduce food intake by a third in both normalweight and obese...]]></description>
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	<title>HighCal LowFiber Diets Driving Kids to Obesity</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13501/high-cal--low-fiber-diets-driving-kids-to-obesity.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Highcalorie lowfiber diets can promote hormonal imbalances that lead children to overeat one researcher warns.

Current foodmanufacturing practices create a toxic environment that dooms children to being overweight said Dr. Robert Lu...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:27:55 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>HighFat CopperRich Diet Boosts Risk of Cognitive Decline in Elderly</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13423/high-fat--copper-rich-diet-boosts-risk-of-cognitive-decline-in-elderly.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A highfat copperrich diet may increase the risk of cognitive decline in older adults says a study by researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. 

The study of 3718 people age 65 and older found that a diet high in satur...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:27:49 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>FDA OKs 1st OvertheCounter WeightLoss Drug</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13340/fda-oks-1st-over-the-counter-weight-loss-drug.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The first nonprescription drug to treat obesity in American adults was approved Wednesday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The drug called alli orlistat is designed to be used only in tandem with a reducedcalorie lowfat diet...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:27:03 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Orlistat Approved for OvertheCounter Sale</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13339/orlistat-approved-for-over-the-counter-sale.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved an overthecounter version of orlistat a prescription weightloss drug available in the United States since 1999.

The OTC version to be known as Alli is recommended for overweight peopl...]]></description>
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	<title>ExNFL Linemen Prone to Heart Disease</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13222/ex-nfl-linemen-prone-to-heart-disease.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[After their playing days are done many National Football League linemen suffer from a health syndrome that puts them at significant risk for cardiovascular disease. 

That condition called metabolic syndrome includes such symptoms as an e...]]></description>
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	<title>US Kids Health Habits Put Them at Risk</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13198/u-s--kids--health-habits-put-them-at-risk.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Most American adolescents have exercise and diet habits that put their health at risk according to a study in the February issue of the <i>American Journal of Preventive Medicine</i>. 

Researchers analyzed the habits of nearly 900 children...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:26:54 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip  Dont Miss Breakfast</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13056/health-tip---don-t-miss-breakfast.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[If youre in the habit of skipping breakfast studies show you should rethink your morning routine.

Eating breakfast has health benefits and can help manage your weight according to Rutland Regional Medical Center in Vermont.

Her...]]></description>
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	<title>Inflammatory Genes Linked to SaltSensitive Hypertension</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/13051/inflammatory-genes-linked-to-salt-sensitive-hypertension.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Genes related to inflammation may be a key to high blood pressure according to researchers.

High blood pressure or hypertension affects almost one in three Americans. And more than half of those who are hypertensive have saltsensitive h...]]></description>
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	<title>Girls Most Likely to Gain Weight as PreTeens</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/12985/girls-most-likely-to-gain-weight-as-pre-teens.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Girls are most likely to gain weight early in adolescence between the ages of 9 and 12 a new report finds.

And the health consequences of being overweight can be evident in girls as young as 9 all of which points to the need to tailor pr...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:26:37 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Boost Your Health With Spices</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/12976/boost-your-health-with-spices.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Adding spices such as basil oregano garlic curry and rosemary to your diet can benefit your health according to Suzanna Zick a naturopathic physician and researcher at the University of Michigan Health System.

Adding herbs and spices...]]></description>
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	<title>Study Raises Questions About WeightLoss Drugs</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/12964/study-raises-questions-about-weight-loss-drugs.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Millions of Americans take popular drugs to lose weight but the longterm risks and benefits of these medications arent known two Canadian researchers contend.

Drs. Raj Padwal and Sumit Majumdar of the University of Alberta said longt...]]></description>
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	<title>Most Americans Want Public Policies to Prevent Obesity</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/12887/most-americans-want-public-policies-to-prevent-obesity.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A large majority of Americans say they support changes in public policy to stem the rising tide of obesity among adults a new survey shows.

There is a lot of support for employer and health policies aimed at preventing obesity said lead...]]></description>
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	<title>Draw Up a Holiday Dining Plan</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/12844/draw-up-a-holiday-dining-plan.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[With just a bit of planning and effort you can control your eating over the holidays and you wont have to work so hard in January to shed extra pounds. 

Follow the smart diet suggested Dr. Santiago Horgan director of the Center for th...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:26:28 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Make the Holiday Buffet Your Friend This Season</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/12766/make-the-holiday-buffet-your-friend-this-season.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Dieting got you playing Scrooge with all those holiday treats?

One expert nutritionist says you dont have to deprive yourself of favorite yuletide goodies  just enjoy them in moderation.

Connie Diekman director of university n...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:26:22 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Mediterranean Diet Protects Kids From Allergies Study</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/12370/mediterranean-diet-protects-kids-from-allergies--study.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A Mediterraneanstyle diet loaded with fruits vegetables and nuts may help prevent allergic rhinitis and asthma symptoms in youngsters a British study suggests. 

Researchers at the National Heart and Lung Institute London looked at almo...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:13:46 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Americans Not Eating Enough Fruits and Veggies</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/12135/americans-not-eating-enough-fruits-and-veggies.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Most Americans are still not eating the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables a new government report shows.

Even though many people know that fruits and vegetables help lower the risk of many diseases consumption is still a long w...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:13:28 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health Tip Avoid Fad Diets</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/12099/health-tip--avoid-fad-diets.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Fad diets are weightloss plans that promise quick dramatic weight loss.

Fad diets rarely help with longterm weight loss and can even be dangerous to your health the American Academy of Family Physicians says.

Here are the AAF...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:13:25 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Atkins Pounds Other Popular Diets in US Test</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/12031/atkins-pounds-other-popular-diets-in-u-s--test.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The lowcarbohydrate highprotein Atkins diet has nabbed first place in a yearlong U.S. governmentfunded study of four popular weightloss regimens. 

Women on the Atkins plan lost nearly 11 pounds on average over 12 months   almost dou...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:13:21 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>WholeGrain Cereals Cut Heart Risks Study</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/11994/whole-grain-cereals-cut-heart-risks--study.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Eating wholegrain breakfast cereal is associated with a reduced risk of heart failure a new U.S. study says.

In this study breakfast cereals were considered wholegrain if they contained at least 25 percent oat or bran content. Whole gra...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:13:17 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Cholesterol Management Key for Patients at Risk for Stroke</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/11978/cholesterol-management-key-for-patients-at-risk-for-stroke.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Many American stroke patients have cholesterol levels higher than the national guidelines. And a number of these people may not have had a stroke if their cholesterol had been properly managed a new study says. 

Researchers found that 27 p...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:13:15 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>LowFat Dairy Foods May Boost Infertility Risk</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/11955/low-fat-dairy-foods-may-boost-infertility-risk.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Highfat dairy foods such as ice cream and whole fat milk may be better choices for women who are trying to get pregnant than lowfat dairy products such as yogurt and skim milk a U.S. study suggests. 

The eightyear study of 18555 women...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:13:14 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Black Soya Beans May Help Prevent Weight Gain</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/11923/black-soya-beans-may-help-prevent-weight-gain.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[New research in rats suggests that black soya beans may be a wonder food of sorts helping to prevent obesity lower cholesterol levels and possibly even reduce risks for diabetes. 

In a study published in the February issue of the <i>Journ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:13:12 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Why WeightLoss Efforts Fail</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/11914/why-weight-loss-efforts-fail.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[About one in three American adults is trying to lose weight at any given time and while their track record for trying is good their track record for succeeding is not.

Within five years most dieters will regain the weight they lost. And...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:13:11 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Thanksgiving  Its a Phytochemical Feast</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/6000/thanksgiving----it-s-a-phytochemical-feast.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[<font size2>nbsp;Most of us Americans look forward to this feast of eating by allowing ourselves lots of indulgence. But do we realize that in addition to great tasting food with lots of calories we are also consuming lots of disease fighting ph...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2006 11:24:34 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Whats so Bad About Soda and What are Healthier Alternatives</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/5993/what-s-so-bad-about-soda--and-what-are-healthier-alternatives.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[<font size2>Soft drinks can be found most anywhere in the world but nowhere are they as ubiquitous as in the United States where 450 different types are sold and more than 2.5 million vending machines dispense them around the clock including in...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2006 15:38:55 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Fighting Our Genes  Not to Overeat</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/5974/fighting-our-genes--not-to-overeat.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[<font size2>Yes were fighting our genes the ones that make it easy for us to store body fat! More than half of all Americans are considered overweight by medical standards and twothirds of us are on a diet at any given time. We also keep heari...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2006 13:36:59 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Eat Fish  A Game of Chance</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/5971/eat-fish---a-game-of-chance-.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[<font size2>In the childrsquo;s card game Go Fish you draw until you get the right card. Selecting the best fish to eat often resembles this random game of chance. Eat fish regularly and you reduce your risk for heart disease cancer Alzheimer...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2006 12:50:27 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Have Yourself A Healthy Little Holiday</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/5904/have-yourself-a-healthy-little-holiday.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[<font size2>Those of us who have been to college recall the dreaded quot;Freshman 15.quot; 

Equally feared are the quot;holiday heaviesquot;the 5 to 10 pounds many people gain between Thanksgiving and New Years when healthy ea...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 2 Nov 2006 10:18:50 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Just a Little Chocolate</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/5899/just-a-little-chocolate.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[<font size2>Okay shoot me I couldnt resist its Halloween next week and well probably have chocolate hanging around. Chocolate is the most popular candy we eat and the news isnt all bad; in fact its rare that any single food is quot;badq...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 1 Nov 2006 17:20:45 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>New Heart Healthy Line Includes Countrys First Syrup Infused Waffle Sold In Stores</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/5897/new-heart-healthy-line-includes-countrys-first-syrup-infused-waffle-sold-in-stores.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[<font size2>Almost forty years ago Pilue Van Dam debuted her famous Belgian waffles at Americarsquo;s New York Worldrsquo;s Fair. Today Piluersquo;s namesake company  Vanrsquo;s International www.vanswaffles.com ndash; is the countryrsq...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 1 Nov 2006 17:00:51 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Cutting Back on Salt is a Necessity for Some Not All</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/5894/cutting-back-on-salt-is-a-necessity-for-some-not-all.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[<font size2>One side says everyone needs to cut back on salt to reduce heart disease risk. The other side says universal salt reduction would be a needless deprivation for many people. Which is correct? There isnrsquo;t a simple answer.
<b...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 1 Nov 2006 16:08:52 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Vegetables Not Fruit Help Fight Memory Problems in Old Age</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/5876/vegetables-not-fruit-help-fight-memory-problems-in-old-age.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[<font size2>nbsp;Eating vegetables not fruit helps slow down the rate of cognitive change in older adults according to a study published in the October 24 2006 issue of Neurology the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology.<...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2006 15:51:27 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Understanding the Dietary Guidelines</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/5874/understanding-the-dietary-guidelines.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[<font size2>Why should you read this article? Because less than 5 of Americans follow the Dietary Guidelines and the information they offer could save your life. JoAnn Heslin MA RD CDN Food and Nutrition Columnist  HealthNewsDigest.com<br...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2006 15:45:47 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>What is the Glycemic Index</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/5147/what-is-the-glycemic-index-.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Over the last 30 years research into food and blood glucose response has completely changed our carbohydrate classification system. 
Research has shownnbsp;that it is impossible to predict the impactnbsp;of certain foods on blood glucose l...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2006 12:12:25 GMT</pubDate>
	<CopyRight>Gary Matthews</CopyRight>
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	<title>Fad Weight Loss Diets  The Pros and Cons of Fad Dieting</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/5146/fad-weight-loss-diets---the-pros-and-cons-of-fad-dieting.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[It is very tempting to try that amazing new fad diet that you found in the latest magazinenbsp;promising the world with fantastic fat losses and without you having to move a muscle. Just take a couple of fat burning pills follow the weight loss di...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2006 11:43:05 GMT</pubDate>
	<CopyRight>Gary Matthews</CopyRight>
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	<title>Heart Healthy Milk Chocolate</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/4923/heart-healthy-milk-chocolate.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Mars Incorporated announced another breakthrough from its worldleading cocoa research program  CocoaVia Milk Chocolate which combines greattasting milk chocolate with all the hearthealthy benefits of CocoaVia dark chocolate. Like all CocoaVia...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2006 13:21:04 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>F Is for Fat</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/4893/f-is-for-fat.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[ It doesnt matter how many fat jokes Jay Leno makes in his opening monologue the expansion of the American waistline is no joke. We are on the threshold of a major public health crisis that will wipe out decades of progress against chronic disease ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2006 12:33:56 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Try A Refrigerator Makeover For Better Health</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/4872/try-a-refrigerator-makeover-for-better-health.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Youve probably never really analyzed whats in your refrigerator. But if youre one of the 20 million Americans who suffer from frequent heartburn  a common symptom of acid reflux disease gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD or even if you s...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2006 13:04:35 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Watermelon Packs More Than We Think</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/4858/watermelon-packs-more-than-we-think.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Watermelon is a fruit that packs more than we may think more in the way of nutritional value that is. Summer may be officially coming to an end soon but theres still plenty of this popular Summer fruit available. Many of us this included me once ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 5 Sep 2006 15:45:04 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Go Naked  Second Time is More Fun</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/4854/go-naked--second-time-is-more-fun.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Wherever possible undress your food. Have a baked potato without the sour cream vegetables without the cheese sauce ice cream without the hot fudge. Over a lifetime these simple dressdowns will make a big difference. JoAnn Heslin MA RD CD...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 5 Sep 2006 15:37:51 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Confused About Dietary Advice What We Know and What We Do</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/4849/confused-about-dietary-advice-what-we-know-and-what-we-do.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The government food industry public health groups and various healthrelated organizations are all attempting to provide the American consumers with sound information on living a healthy lifestyle. Good news ndash; most have heard the messages. B...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 1 Sep 2006 13:08:48 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Learning from the Losers</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/4839/learning-from-the-losers.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Most people can lose weight but keeping the weight off isnt so easy. Youve lost 5 pounds to get into a dress for a wedding. Youve trimmed down 20 pounds just in time for summer. Youve dropped 2 dress sizes and are feeling great. Check back in a ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2006 09:59:45 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Eggs Arent the Dietary Demons Theyre Cracked Up to Be</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/4791/eggs-arent-the-dietary-demons-they-re-cracked-up-to-be.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Fact: Eggs are a good source of nutrients. One egg contains 6 grams of protein and some healthful unsaturated fats. Eggs are also a good source of choline which has been linked with preserving memory and lutein and zeaxanthin which may protect ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 6 Jul 2006 09:25:25 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Food of the Week  Cherries</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/4784/food-of-the-week--cherries.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Cherries are a nutritious virtually nonfat fruit just like our banana and grape. We can eat about 3 1/2 ounces of fresh raw sweet cherries for about 70 calories this weight is without the pit!. Our 3 1/2 ounce serving contains 2 grams of fiber...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 3 Jul 2006 10:00:51 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Lighten Up on Salt</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/4783/lighten-up-on-salt.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[ If you have high blood pressure and nearly 1 in 4 Americans do your doctor has told you to cut down on salt. So youve emptied the salt shaker but that may not be enough. Almost 80 of the salt in your diet comes from processed foods and salt ad...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 3 Jul 2006 09:34:48 GMT</pubDate>
	<CopyRight>HealthNewsDigestcom</CopyRight>
	<CopyRightYear>2006</CopyRightYear>
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	<title>Smart Facts About Eating Well</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/4771/smart-facts-about-eating-well.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Good news bad news  Good news over the last 20 years weve increased our vegetable consumption by 25. Bad news French fries and potato chips make up over onefourth of the total vegetable gain and ketchup contributes heavily to our increased c...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2006 09:27:47 GMT</pubDate>
	<CopyRight>HealthNewsDigestcom</CopyRight>
	<CopyRightYear>2006</CopyRightYear>
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	<title>Eating Well Eating Out  Can it be Done</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/4752/eating-well-eating-out--can-it-be-done.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Restaurants takeout food snacks and vending machines are all being blamed as major contributors to the obesity epidemic facing Americans today. Is the food and restaurant industry the evil conspirators we are lead to believe? Are Americans a peo...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2006 13:51:49 GMT</pubDate>
	<CopyRight>HealthNewsDigestcom</CopyRight>
	<CopyRightYear>2006</CopyRightYear>
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	<title>Environmental Eating</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/4716/environmental-eating.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[What is environmental eating? Its the type of eating we do when were in different situations or environments! Weight loss is difficult and long term weight loss is even more so with our environment playing a key role in whether we lose or not. Whi...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2006 11:08:21 GMT</pubDate>
	<CopyRight>HealthNewsDigestcom</CopyRight>
	<CopyRightYear>2006</CopyRightYear>
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	<title>eDietscom Survey Reveals Friends Are Often Diet Saboteurs</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/4707/ediets-com-survey-reveals-friends-are-often-diet-saboteurs.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[eDiets.com Inc. NASDAQ: DIET leveraging the Internet and technology to bring diet fitness and healthy lifestyle solutions to market today announced the results of its recent survey which examined the relationship between ones ability to adhe...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2006 10:38:45 GMT</pubDate>
	<CopyRight>HealthNewsDigestcom</CopyRight>
	<CopyRightYear>2006</CopyRightYear>
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	<title>Focus on The Tools  Not the Scales</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/4699/focus-on-the-tools--not-the-scales.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Lets focus on The Tools instead of our weight that is. I believe that once we have set our goals we set ourselves up for success by focusing on what will help us reach them instead of the slow moving scale. We can set ourselves up for success b...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 1 Jun 2006 10:44:33 GMT</pubDate>
	<CopyRight>HealthNewsDigestcom</CopyRight>
	<CopyRightYear>2006</CopyRightYear>
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	<title>Potato Chips Cut Saturated Fat by More Than Half</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/4696/potato-chips-cut-saturated-fat-by-more-than-half.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[FritoLay Inc. announced that it is reducing the saturated fat in its leading potato chip brands Lays and Ruffles by more than 50 percent by switching to NuSun sunflower oil a heart healthy oil  all without changing the great taste. In additio...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2006 10:33:05 GMT</pubDate>
	<CopyRight>HealthNewsDigestcom</CopyRight>
	<CopyRightYear>2006</CopyRightYear>
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	<title>Grilling For A Great Cause  New Fundraising Cookbook Benefits Marines And Their Families</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/4690/grilling-for-a-great-cause--new-fundraising-cookbook-benefits-marines-and-their-families.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Webers new grilling cookbook Command of the GrillA Salute to Steak features grilled steak recipes by active reserve and famous former U.S. Marines. One hundred percent of the sales from the $10 cookbook will go to four charities that dire...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2006 10:14:02 GMT</pubDate>
	<CopyRight>HealthNewsDigestcom</CopyRight>
	<CopyRightYear>2006</CopyRightYear>
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	<title>UC Davis Researchers Reveal Apples Protective Ways</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/4686/uc-davis-researchers-reveal-apples-protective-ways.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Doctors have long been encouraging Americans to add more fruits and vegetables to their daily diets. Now UC Davis researchers have discovered one way in which flavonoidrich apples inhibit the kinds of cellular activity that leads to the development...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2006 09:42:37 GMT</pubDate>
	<CopyRight>HealthNewsDigestcom</CopyRight>
	<CopyRightYear>2006</CopyRightYear>
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	<title>The Avocado  One of My Favorite Forbidden Foods</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/4669/the-avocado--one-of-my-favorite-forbidden-foods.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The avocado is one of my favorite forbidden foods to write about and its an all around favorite food of mine. A buttery smooth textured fruit  the avocado has been given a bad rap just like the banana grape and cherry. While avocados are higher ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2006 11:14:47 GMT</pubDate>
	<CopyRight>HealthNewsDigestcom</CopyRight>
	<CopyRightYear>2006</CopyRightYear>
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	<title>Energize With Almonds</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/4663/energize-with-almonds.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Heres a surprising health hint: Dont exercise. At least not unless youve properly fueled up first. Nutrition expert Keith Ayoob author of The Uncle Sam Diet: The 4Week Eating Plan for a Thinner Healthier America St. Martins Paperbacks of...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2006 09:30:45 GMT</pubDate>
	<CopyRight>HealthNewsDigestcom</CopyRight>
	<CopyRightYear>2006</CopyRightYear>
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	<title>Lose it with Lee   Are Your Doing It</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/4640/lose-it-with-lee---are-your-doing-it.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Most dieters have done it more than once. Some of us do it every week and then again some just do it just a few times a month. We all know people who do it every three or four days. Of course some people dont think there is anything wrong with doin...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2006 10:58:35 GMT</pubDate>
	<CopyRight>HealthNewsDigestcom</CopyRight>
	<CopyRightYear>2006</CopyRightYear>
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	<title>Dont Say Diet  Its Creative Eating</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/4636/dont-say-diet--its-creative-eating.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Creative Eating or Dieting which sounds more appealing? I personally prefer to creative eating to dieting and it has changed my life along with my waistline. Now that Summer is fast approaching were all talking about losing weight with too many d...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2006 10:44:34 GMT</pubDate>
	<CopyRight>HealthNewsDigestcom</CopyRight>
	<CopyRightYear>2006</CopyRightYear>
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	<title>Lose it With Lee  20 Pounds and Counting</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/4608/lose-it-with-lee--20-pounds-and-counting.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[When I say America is getting bigger I am not referring to immigration issuespopulationgross national productor land mass. UnfortunatelyIm referring to the mass around our middle commonly known as girth.The fact is that Americans have been getti...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 9 May 2006 13:37:01 GMT</pubDate>
	<CopyRight>HealthNewsDigestcom</CopyRight>
	<CopyRightYear>2006</CopyRightYear>
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	<title>Smart Snacking</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/3751/smart-snacking.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Freshleys the fresh cake brand of Flowers Snack Group is now offering a new line of treats called SnackAway. Created to support consumer trends toward a healthier lifestyle each variety is a delicious better snack choice with 150180 calori...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2006 15:18:39 GMT</pubDate>
	<CopyRight>HealthNewsDigestcom</CopyRight>
	<CopyRightYear>2006</CopyRightYear>
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	<title>Lose it With Lee  Another Piece of the Pie</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/3739/lose-it-with-lee--another-piece-of-the-pie.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Lee Degenstein Correspondent at Large  HealthNewsDigest.comThere are several components to a successful diet. This week I want to concentrate on fitness another piece of the diet pie. Sorry about the word pie but another piece of the diet...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2006 12:12:10 GMT</pubDate>
	<CopyRight>HealthNewsDigestcom</CopyRight>
	<CopyRightYear>2006</CopyRightYear>
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	<title>Drug May Help Weight Concerned Smokers Trying to Quit</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/3734/drug-may-help-weight-concerned-smokers-trying-to-quit.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The researchers found that smokers who took a 25 mg dose of naltrexone in addition to the nicotine patch gained significantly less weight than those who did not take the drug. Over the sixweek treatment period those who took placebo gained 4.2 p...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 6 Apr 2006 15:33:37 GMT</pubDate>
	<CopyRight>HealthNewsDigestcom</CopyRight>
	<CopyRightYear>2006</CopyRightYear>
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	<title>Prescription Weight loss Drug May go OTC Prompting Concern About Broad Use of Diet Pills</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/3732/prescription-weight-loss-drug-may-go-otc-prompting-concern-about-broad-use-of-diet-pills.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[In January 2006 a federal advisory panel recommended that the FDA make the weightloss medication orlistat Xenical available without a prescription. Although the FDA usually takes the panels advice orlistats approval is uncertain. Many question...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 6 Apr 2006 15:30:13 GMT</pubDate>
	<CopyRight>HealthNewsDigestcom</CopyRight>
	<CopyRightYear>2006</CopyRightYear>
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	<title>From Ancient Egypt to the Science Lab to Your Dinner Plate  Garlic Its Good for You</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/3731/from-ancient-egypt-to-the-science-lab-to-your-dinner-plate--garlic-its-good-for-you-.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Garlic recognized for its healing powers in ancient times is now being rediscovered by medical scientists who have new evidence of its efficacy against cancer and heart disease. Dr. Richard Rivlin of NewYorkPresbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Me...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 6 Apr 2006 15:27:40 GMT</pubDate>
	<CopyRight>HealthNewsDigestcom</CopyRight>
	<CopyRightYear>2006</CopyRightYear>
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	<title>Lose it with Lee    Here We Go   Week One</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/3727/lose-it-with-lee----here-we-go---week-one.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Regular readers of this column know about the challenge I made three weeks ago. I am going to lose 50 pounds. We searched for a diet plan to help me achieve this goal and we came up with eDiets.com. They offer several plans and have a lot of suppo...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 6 Apr 2006 15:16:44 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Lose it with Lee  A New Weekly Weight Loss Series</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/3706/lose-it-with-lee--a-new-weekly-weight-loss-series.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[I am making a commitment to myself and to you the readers to lose 50 pounds yes I said FIFTY pounds! The big five0! I want to share my diet experiences with you. Thats why HealthNewsDigest.com for the next several months will be publishing my diet...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2006 09:08:46 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Omega 3 Fatty Acids Influence Mood Impulsivity and Personality</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/3657/omega-3-fatty-acids-influence-mood-impulsivity-and-personality.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Omega3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may influence mood personality and behavior according to results of a study presented today by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers at the 64 th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Psycho...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 6 Mar 2006 13:01:39 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Cabbage A Cancer Fighting Vegetable</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/3646/cabbage--a-cancer-fighting-vegetable.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Cabbage a cruciferous vegetable just like Broccoli Cauliflower and Brussels Sprouts has been shown to fight cancer. High in nutrients readily available and inexpensive cabbage scores high marks on my list of healthy foods. March is Nutrition Mo...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 3 Mar 2006 12:55:47 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Foods Fortified with Plant Sterols Stanols can Lower Cholesterol</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/3621/foods-fortified-with-plant-sterols-stanols-can-lower-cholesterol.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Plant sterols and stanols substances that can lower cholesterol are now being added to foods ranging from granola bars to chocolate. The catch is that you need to eat about 2 grams worth of added sterols or stanols every day to put a dent in your c...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2006 10:18:21 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Soy Makes a Healthier Alternative Despite Recent AHA Findings</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/3619/soy-makes-a-healthier-alternative-despite-recent-aha-findings.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[In 1999 the Food and Drug Administration FDA claimed that diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 25 grams of soy protein per day reduced the risk of heart disease. This was recently refuted by a new study conducted by the American ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 12:12:11 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Athletes Should Rethink Their Drink</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/3617/athletes-should-rethink-their-drink.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The new study published in this months International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism1 reports that athletes who drank chocolate milk after an intense bout of exercise were able to workout longer and with more power during a s...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 12:03:52 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Cruciferous Foods Repair DNA and  Prevent Cancer  Eat Your Cabbage</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/3608/cruciferous-foods-repair-dna-and--prevent-cancer--eat-your-cabbage.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A Georgetown University study published this week in the latest issue of the British Journal of Cancer expands upon many other cancer studies by identifying and describing the cellular process which gives cruciferous foods like cabbage and sauerkrau...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2006 11:14:18 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Delight Your Sweetie without Depleting Your Wallet</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/3561/delight-your-sweetie-without-depleting-your-wallet.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Want to make an impression this Valentines Day but dont have the funds to back you up? While skimping on your loved one seems a bit unforgiving blowing next weeks grocery money is sure to leave you in far worse shape. So how do you give your swe...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2006 09:31:50 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Concern About Effects of Low fat Studies</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/3544/concern-about-effects-of-low-fat-studies.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The American Society of Bariatric Physicians ASBP is concerned that a recent WHI study appearing in the latest Journal of the American Medical Association will result in the American public feeling as if the rug has been pulled out from under th...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2006 10:40:18 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>First Pasta to Feature Stamp of Approval from Whole Grains Council</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/3527/first-pasta-to-feature-stamp-of-approval-from-whole-grains-council.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[With many consumers looking to add more whole grain nutrition to their diets American Italian Pasta Company the largest dry pasta producer in North America has launched a national roll out of new fiber rich MultiGrain pasta in three varieties un...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 8 Feb 2006 12:44:02 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Water a Top Nutrient</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/3460/water-a-top-nutrient.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Yes water is a nutrient just like carbohydrates fats vitamins and minerals and if I were to list the top 5 healthy things we could do for ourselves this year drinking more water would make the list! While most of us know that water is important ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2006 11:33:44 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Easy Ways To Add Fiber To Your Diet</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/3459/easy-ways-to-add-fiber-to-your-diet.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[In fact the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that the average American adult only consumes about half of the daily fiber requirement of 25 to 30 grams per day. So why do so many of us skimp on the fiber? One r...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2006 11:32:17 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Saving Soul Food  Health conscious African Americans are Reinventing Classic Recipes</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/3458/saving-soul-food--health-conscious-african-americans-are-reinventing-classic-recipes-.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Sylvia Woods knows her soul food. For the past 40plus years shes been dishing out the best of it at her famed restaurant Sylvias in Harlemthe fried chicken the macaroni and cheese the sweet candied yams. But one recent winter day the queen o...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2006 11:31:24 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Insight into the Dairy and Weight Loss Link</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/3446/insight-into-the-dairy-and-weight-loss-link.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A new clinical trial published today in Obesity Research the journal of NAASO the Obesity Society provides more insight into why consuming dairy foods is linked to weight and fat loss. This wellcontrolled study found that when exercising adults o...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2006 11:05:27 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Soy Bad for your heart</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/3328/soy--bad-for-your-heart-.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Could soy recommended by the Food and Drug Administration FDA for its cardiovascular benefits actually harm your heart?That appears to be the case among male mice carrying the gene mutation responsible for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy HCM...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2006 11:11:16 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Need to lose weight Change lifestyle</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/3373/need-to-lose-weight--change-lifestyle.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Given the worldwide pandemic of obesity its no surprise that an increasing number of <a hrefhttp://www.mydna.com/health/weight>diet</a> plans are available to the public. Many encourage avoidance of or indulgence in particular foods instead of c...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2006 11:11:16 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Bad town overweight kids</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/3374/bad-town--overweight-kids-.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Do bad neighborhoods breed fat kids? According to researchers they do.Parents who perceive their neighborhoods as unsafe are more likely to have overweight children according to a study in the January issue of the <em>Archives of Pediatrics ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2006 11:11:16 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Many need sunshine to stick to diet</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/3376/many-need-sunshine-to-stick-to-diet.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Though you may swear to lay off the fast food on Jan.1 a recent survey shows that actually sticking to ones diet often occurs only when the sun comes out in the spring.In a survey conducted by the NPD Group researchers found that 26 percen...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2006 11:11:16 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>New alternative to dieting</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/3378/new-alternative-to-dieting-.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Whats wrong with a good old fashioned diet to lose weight?Apparently nothing but that doesnt explain the new trend of patients opting for surgery over a little hunger in order to shed their unwanted pounds. Surprisingly the trend se...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2006 11:11:16 GMT</pubDate>
	<CopyRight>mydnacom</CopyRight>
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	<title>MSG Flavor enhancer or dangerous toxin</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/3387/msg--flavor-enhancer-or-dangerous-toxin-.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[When it comes to food additives few if any have the controversial reputation of monosodium glutamate. MSG as its known is made of water sodium salt and glutamate an amino acid that is also found naturally in foods as a component of protein. U...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2006 11:11:16 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Parents Watch what you eat</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/3172/parents--watch-what-you-eat.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Moms and dads: No youre not paranoid. Someone <em>is</em> watching you.About 15.5 percent of adolescents aged 12 to 19 and 15.3 percent of children agesd 6 to 11 in the U.S. are obese according to the American Obesity Association AMA ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2005 08:07:22 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Kellogg to reduce trans fats in snacks</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/3275/kellogg-to-reduce-trans-fats-in-snacks.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Following in the footsteps of Kraft Foods Tyson Foods Frito Lay and PepsiCo Kellogg the worlds largest cereal maker announced that its making strides to reduce arteryclogging trans fats in its products.Starting next year some of Kello...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2005 08:07:22 GMT</pubDate>
	<CopyRight>mydnacom</CopyRight>
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	<title>Biofortified Ironrich Rice Improves the Nutrition of Women</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/3077/biofortified-iron-rich-rice-improves-the-nutrition-of-women.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Plant breeding can boost the level of micronutrients in rice and improve the nutritional status of people who eat the grains by as much as 20 percent according to Cornell Universityled research reported in The Journal of Nutrition December 2005...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 8 Dec 2005 09:36:57 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>High sugar Diet Pushing Some Latino Kids Toward Type 2 Diabetes</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/3026/high-sugar-diet-pushing-some-latino-kids-toward-type-2-diabetes.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Nearly one of four Latino children in the United States is overweight and the problem is worsening. Increasing obesity rates parallel the growing incidence of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes in overweight teens. Now researchers report in the ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 2 Dec 2005 09:24:20 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Cornell Professor Leads Effort at Food Product down sizing to Help Address the National Obesity Problem</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/3019/cornell-professor-leads-effort-at-food-product-down-sizing-to-help-address-the-national-obesity-problem.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The expanding problem of obesity in the United States presents large food companies with a perfect opportunity to market products that make it easier for consumers to control the amount of food they eat says Brian Wansink a professor of applied eco...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2005 15:09:31 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Weight and Your Health</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2278/weight-and-your-health.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The primary concern of overweight and obesity is one of health and not appearance. There are numerous health consequences to being overweight or obese. Some of these consequense such as heart disease and diabetes are wellknown while others like rep...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2005 09:50:39 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Seaweed junk food   good for you</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2265/seaweed-junk-food---good-for-you.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The highlyfibrous seaweed extract alginate could be used to increase the fiber content of cakes burgers and other types of food which usually contain large amounts of fat and a low degree of healthy nutrients say the team. Scientists at...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2005 09:02:47 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>eDietscom Launches The Mediterranean Diet</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2232/ediets-com-launches-the-mediterranean-diet.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Leveraging the power of the Internet to bring healthy diet and fitness solutions to everyone has launched the Mediterranean Diet as its newest weight loss program for fall 2005. The Mediterranean Diet is a healthy lifestyle plan practiced for centur...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2005 09:15:32 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Food of the Week The Potato</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2231/food-of-the-week-the-potato.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The potato is Americas favorite starchy vegetable! Whether baked mashed French fried scalloped or boiled the potato is the most often eaten veggie. Much of its bad rap comes from it belonging to the dreaded carbohydrate food group but its th...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2005 09:05:11 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Are you an apple or a pear</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2221/are-you-an-apple-or-a-pear.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Eating an apple is infinitely better than looking like one according to experts at the American College of Cardiology ACC. Humor aside research has drawn significant links between body shape and heart disease. The American College of Cardiology i...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2005 11:32:09 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Dieters beware  of hair loss</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2220/dieters-beware-----of-hair-loss.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A little known secret the dieting industry has tried its best to keep under the rug is that dieting among other things can actually contribute to hairloss in both men and women. By definition a diet deprives the body of at least some of ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2005 11:29:27 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>TV viewing linked to childhood obesity</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2165/tv-viewing-linked-to-childhood-obesity.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Researchers from Otago University in New Zealand contend that the number of hours spent watching television is a better predictor of a childs future body mass index BMI than their dietary structure or exercise quantity.The research team f...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2005 09:25:41 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Vegan diet effective for weight loss</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2162/vegan-diet-effective-for-weight-loss.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine PCRM Neal D Barnard and his colleagues at Georgetown University Hospital and George Washington University studied 59 overweight postmenopausal women. The participants fo...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2005 09:11:09 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Weight loss lowers risk of breast cancer</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2113/weight-loss-lowers-risk-of-breast-cancer.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Researchers from The University of Toronto examined how weight loss would impact women with the BRCA1 gene a risk factor for breast cancer. Steven Narod lead researcher surveyed two groups of women with the mutation 1073 women in the first gro...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 9 Sep 2005 13:57:02 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Diet exercise weight control for oral health</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2112/diet-exercise-weight-control-for-oral-health.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Researchers from Case Western Reserve University examined data from 12110 individuals who participated in the third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey NHANES III and found that individuals who exercised had healthy eating habits ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 9 Sep 2005 13:40:27 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>You can lose weight eating at McDonalds</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2111/you-can-lose-weight-eating-at-mcdonald-s.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[In response to Super Size Me a documentary about the unhealthy and unflattering aspects of fast food Merab Morgan sought to prove a point  individuals can dine on fast food without gaining weight andin fact  can even experience a significant w...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 9 Sep 2005 13:30:38 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Chitosan not yet proven for weight loss</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2110/chitosan-not-yet-proven-for-weight-loss.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The review assessed results of 14 randomized controlled trials that included 1131 overweight or obese adults. Those who received chitosan pronounced kightohsan had an average weight loss of almost 4 pounds more than those on placebo in the sh...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 9 Sep 2005 13:15:07 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Health benefits of pomegranate juice</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2108/health-benefits-of-pomegranate-juice.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The pomegranates irresistible appeal and legendary medicinal properties have been the subject of myths epics and works of art from Raphael and Cezanne to Homer and Shakespeare. Some scholars now suggest that it was a pomegranate  not an apple ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 9 Sep 2005 11:12:11 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>TV ads market junk food to kids</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2107/tv-ads-market-junk-food-to-kids.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The study by researchers at the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign is the first to explore the nutritional composition of foods advertised to children using Nutrition Facts labeling. Nutrientpoor highsugar foods  candy sweets and...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 9 Sep 2005 10:54:34 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Obesity report harsh especially in Southeast</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2106/obesity-report-harsh-especially-in-southeast.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Seven of the top 10 states in adult obesity rates are in the South with Mississippi ranked first and Alabama second.Nationally obesity rates continue to skyrocket upward.There are a number of factors that cause high obesity rates in...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 9 Sep 2005 10:50:46 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Fast food encroaches on Americas schools</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2105/fast-food-encroaches-on-america-s-schools.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[In an effort to counter the rapidly growing obesity epidemic sweeping Americas youth state legislatures have begun passing laws to ban junk food being sold through school vending machines. Though many would agree their intentions are aimed in the r...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 9 Sep 2005 10:45:09 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Protein rich diet boosts exercise benefit</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2104/protein-rich-diet-boosts-exercise-benefit.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Theres an additive interactive effect when a proteinrich diet is combined with exercise. The two work together to correct body composition; dieters lose more weight and they lose fat not muscle said Donald Layman a U of I professor of foo...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 9 Sep 2005 10:43:18 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Do antifatigue medications cause obesity</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2103/do-anti-fatigue-medications-cause-obesity.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Stephen Benoit University of Cincinnati professor of psychiatry will lead the sleep/obesity study. The investigation will focus on the longterm effects of medications such as caffeine and modafinil a drug to treat narcolepsy. Military personne...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 9 Sep 2005 10:34:40 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>California files suit on french fries</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2102/california-files-suit-on-french-fries.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[In concordance with his campaign to inform consumers Californias attorney general Bill Lockyer recently filed suit against 9 major fastfood and snack corporations. The ultimate goal is to require the major producers of French fries and potato ch...]]></description>
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	<title>Surgery not always best answer for obesity</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2101/surgery-not-always-best-answer-for-obesity.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Based upon the steadily rising number of bariatric operations performed to combat obesity decisions to go under the knife in many cases may be made in haste. Moreover consideration for Medicare coverage of obesity surgery may further accelerate the...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 9 Sep 2005 10:01:19 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Virtual Cafeteria encourages students to eat healthy</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2100/virtual-cafeteria-encourages-students-to-eat-healthy.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The Virtual Cafeteria consists of a web site that gives students various nutritional options for their  lunch. If the student clicks on a salad the programs moderator Cathy the Cafeteria Worker commends the selection by stating: Congratulatio...]]></description>
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	<title>Healthy school lunches mean better learning</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2099/healthy-school-lunches-mean-better-learning.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[What you pack in your childs lunchbox can determine his or her appetite for learning. Studies show kids who eat healthy lunches with limited sugar tend to learn better throughout the afternoon says Susan Aaronson a registered dietitian with MFit...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 9 Sep 2005 09:49:50 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Calories count for weight management</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2098/calories-count-for-weight-management.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Of all the diet strategies out there weight loss still comes down to calories. Calories measure the energy in food. Your body constantly demands energy and uses the calories in food to keep you going. If you eat more calories than you burn you gain...]]></description>
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	<title>Homebased diet counseling for high risk kids</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2097/home-based-diet-counseling-for-high-risk-kids.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Genetic predisposition and unhealthy behaviors are significant risk factors for heart attacks strokes and related illnesses. After five counseling sessions spaced over nearly three years participating children reported eating less fat and ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 9 Sep 2005 09:34:28 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Does smoking curb or increase appetite</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2088/does-smoking-curb-or-increase-appetite.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A new study by Yale researchers shows that prior nicotine exposure in mice can increase their motivation to respond work for food weeks after their last exposure to nicotine a finding that runs counter to the popular belief that nicotine exposure c...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 8 Sep 2005 12:42:27 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Bountiful benefits of eating blueberries</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2087/bountiful-benefits-of-eating-blueberries.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Blueberries are one of many examples of the benefit of selecting very colorful fruits and vegetables says Dr. Jo Ann Carson professor of clinical nutrition at UT Southwestern Medical Center. The rich bluepurple color comes from the flavonoid...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 8 Sep 2005 12:36:06 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>A water tale for all seasons</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2086/a-water-tale-for-all-seasons.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[For over 20 years the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine has studied the effect of temperature and the environment on physical performance. According to Michael Sawka chief of USARIEMs Thermal and Mountain Medicine Division w...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 8 Sep 2005 12:34:26 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Benefits of breakfast cereal</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2085/benefits-of-breakfast-cereal.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[New research published in the September 2005 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association supports the notion that eating breakfast is associated with maintaining a healthy body mass index and adequate nutrient intake. While the new res...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 8 Sep 2005 12:28:38 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Kids using community health centers more likely obese</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2084/kids-using-community-health-centers-more-likely-obese.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Children who use community health centers may be at a particularly high risk of being obese according to a new study. This association between obesity and the type of health delivery system used was present regardless of race ethnicity or geographi...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 8 Sep 2005 12:21:01 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Metabolic syndrome mapped out</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2083/metabolic-syndrome-mapped-out.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The metabolic syndrome MS is a cluster of metabolic abnormalities with abdominal obesity increased waist circumference at its centre. Although all forms of obesity have a negative impact on human health metabolic syndrome describes a set of part...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 8 Sep 2005 12:18:29 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Certain Herbs and Supplements Can Help Tummy Aches</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2042/certain-herbs-and-supplements-can-help-tummy-aches.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Kathi J. Kemper M.D. M.P.H. a pediatrics professor at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center and the author of The Holistic Pediatrician has written the cover article for Contemporary Pediatrics magazine on which herbs and dietary su...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 6 Sep 2005 11:49:07 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Food of the Week Corn</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2039/food-of-the-week-corn.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[.. Summer is almost over and for those of us spending it in our backyard grilling lets not forget to add corn to our shopping list. Corn a sweet grain yes the kernels are considered a grain not a veggie is high on the list of Americas favor...]]></description>
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	<title>Diet may prevent debilitating arthritis</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2026/diet-may-prevent-debilitating-arthritis.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Recent research conducted at the University of Manchester has provided yet another reason to consume fresh fruits and vegetables. The study to be published in the August issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that seventeen brigh...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 2 Sep 2005 13:12:22 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Can nutrients treat anxiety disorders</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2025/can-nutrients-treat-anxiety-disorders.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Consuming oat bran has been proven to lower the bodys cholesterol levels. Consuming Vitamin Drich products such as milk and yogurt are known to strengthen bones and thus reduce the risk of osteoporosis. If certain foods and nutrients can help the b...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 2 Sep 2005 13:10:21 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Olive oil as an antiinflammatory</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2022/olive-oil-as-an-anti-inflammatory.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A new scientific finding described in the September 1 issue of the journal Nature may explain how diets that promote the use of olive oil may be beneficial for heart health. Researchers from the Monell Chemical Senses Center and collaborators at th...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 2 Sep 2005 12:55:04 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Dietitian Helps You Make and Keep New Years Diet Resolutions</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/2003/dietitian-helps-you-make-and-keep-new-year-s-diet-resolutions.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[We often fail because were not aware of all the steps required to make a lasting change in our lives. Just wishing you were 50 pounds lighter is not going to make it happen says Cindy Stenavich a registered dietitian with Marshfield Clinic in...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 1 Sep 2005 11:43:17 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Dont Leave Out Rice In Your Diet</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1998/don-t-leave-out-rice-in-your-diet.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[1. Rice is easy to digest naturally sodium and cholesterolfree with only a trace of fat. a true b false2. Folic acid may cut the risk of heart attacks strokes cancer Alzheimers and depression in adults. a true b false3. ...]]></description>
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	<title>Cranberry Tops Red Wine With OneTwo Punch</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1988/cranberry-tops-red-wine-with-one-two-punch.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[For years red wine and grape juice have been touted as the drinks that provide heart healthy benefits. Now scientists are discovering that cranberry juice may be equally good for the heart. Light cranberry juice cocktail packs a knockout onetwo ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 1 Sep 2005 10:56:29 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Holiday Eating and The Tools</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1969/holiday-eating-and-the-tools.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The holiday celebrations have begun and since Thanksgiving weve been talking about overeating. Yet the holidays bring parties and if youve been going to even cocktail parties then perhaps you have experienced this too. A client recently told me ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2005 11:54:24 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Lower Your Diet Age</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1965/lower-your-diet-age.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Here are the top lifestyle changes that can help you stay younger and healthier from eDiets.com chief nutritionist Susan Burke:1. Achieve a healthy weight to protect against knee and hip arthritis type 2 diabetes and hypertension. 2. ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2005 11:40:25 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Drinking Without Food May Set You Up For High Blood Pressure</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1929/drinking-without-food-may-set-you-up-for-high-blood-pressure.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Research conducted at the University at Buffalo has shown that consuming alcohol mostly without food is a significant risk factor for developing hypertension. The effect was present even in people with lighttomoderate alcohol intake. The r...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2005 10:25:48 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Fitness Tips to Combat Holiday Stress Eating</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1883/fitness-tips-to-combat-holiday--stress-eating.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[With the holiday season upon us stress seems to build gradually culminating into some unwanted extra pounds. Whether its finding time to write holidays cards shopping for presents in crowded stores or navigating all of the parties and gettogethe...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2005 10:11:17 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Grab n Go Breakfast Better Serves Middle School Children</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1876/grab-n-go-breakfast-better-serves-middle-school-children.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Crunched for time many parents are sending their children off to school without breakfast but a trial program instituted in a Pennsylvania school may not only feed those in a rush but better provide for those entitled to free and reduced price mea...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2005 09:40:49 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Eat What You Love and Lose</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1874/eat-what-you-love-and-lose.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[What happens when six dedicated foodies who are paid to eat need to lose weight? For years the Family Circle Test Kitchen has been cooking and tasting up to ten rich flavorful and satisfying dishes per day to appear on the pages of the worlds best...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2005 09:34:11 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Florida Citrus Season  Oranges and Grapefruits in Abundance</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1872/florida-citrus-season--oranges-and-grapefruits-in-abundance.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[This is the time of year when Florida citrus is at its finest and people can enjoy a bounty of the freshest most mouthwatering oranges and grapefruit notes Nicole LeBeau marketing communications manager at the Florida Department of Citrus. ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2005 09:28:10 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Feeding Our Cravings</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1858/feeding-our-cravings.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[ HealthNewsDigest.com...Yes todays tip is all about feeding our cravings which I definitely believe in doing! Im prompted to write about feeding our cravings because so many of us think we shouldnt have them or if were trying to lose weigh...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2005 10:30:44 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Eating Red Meat May Increase the Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1857/eating-red-meat-may-increase-the-risk-of-rheumatoid-arthritis.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A chronic inflammatory disease of the immune system rheumatoid arthritis RA has been linked to a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Aspects of lifestyle may explain as much as 40 percent of the risk. Cigarette smoking has consistent...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2005 10:20:34 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Joslin Diabetes Center Cookbooks and Exercise Video Make Easy Holiday Gift Giving</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1856/joslin-diabetes-center-cookbooks-and-exercise-video-make-easy-holiday-gift-giving.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[...As the holiday season quickly approaches and the shopping lists start to grow its comforting to know that some of your gifts are just a mouse click or a phone call away. Joslin Diabetes Center offers a variety of cookbooks as well as a new ex...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2005 10:19:25 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Good Times Bring On Bad Habits eDietscom Holiday Survey Finds</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1847/good-times-bring-on-bad-habits-ediets-com-holiday-survey-finds.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[ The holiday season is a time of joy relaxation family togetherness.and bad health? Many of us appear to be dreading the upcoming festivities for the havoc it will wreak on our eating habits and fitness regimen not to mention the ensuing stress. ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2005 09:27:57 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Picadillo Chimis Good And Good For You</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1821/picadillo-chimis-good-and-good-for-you.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[California raisins are a great part of almost any fun finger food and theyre good for you! Exciting new research shows that raisins have bacteria fighting properties that help prevent cavities and gum disease. Raisins are among the top antioxidan...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2005 09:48:46 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Fun And Fast Ways To Prepare For Holiday Family Gatherings</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1813/fun-and-fast-ways-to-prepare-for-holiday-family-gatherings.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Traditional holiday gatherings typically involve dishes that take a long time to prepare and even longer to digest. David Mirassou of Mirassou Winery and his wife Jeannie have started a holiday tradition of their own. They prefer to prepare an assort...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2005 09:00:53 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Holiday Celebrations and Overeating Experts Offer Tips on Avoiding Winter Weight Gain</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1777/holiday-celebrations-and-overeating-experts-offer-tips-on-avoiding-winter-weight-gain.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[ You cast your eye on the table. Mmm... one after another great heaping dishes of food. Comfort food. Holiday food. You dig in savoring every bite. Now the meal is over and you are going through that terrible cycle of holiday remorse. Sure its gr...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2005 11:43:01 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>New Organic Classics HomeStyle Soups</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1773/new-organic-classics-homestyle-soups.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Fairfield Farm Kitchens creators of Organic Classics the leading brand in the Organic frozen entrees category is continuing its torrid expansion in the organic prepared foods segment with the introduction of three premium quality USDAcertified r...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2005 11:30:20 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Fermented Foods Are Key to Good Health</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1759/fermented-foods-are-key-to-good-health.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[It is estimated that one in five Americans currently suffers from Irritable Bowel Syndrome IBS and the number is growing. But there is hope. Many including medical nutritionist Dana Reed are discovering relief from the symptoms of IBS in unexpect...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2005 10:10:28 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Pears Are The Pick Of The Season</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1753/pears-are-the-pick-of-the-season.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[With the prevalence of obesity and weight issues a major health concern people are encouraged to eat healthier meals. Lowcarb and other restricted diets dont give the balance of fiber vitamins and minerals found in food plans that encourage healt...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2005 11:27:25 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>An Apple a Day Could Help Protect Against Brain cell Damage that Triggers Alzheimers Parkinsonism</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1750/an-apple-a-day-could-help-protect-against-brain-cell-damage-that-triggers-alzheimers-parkinsonism.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The studies show that the chemical quercetin a socalled phytonutrient appears to be largely responsible for protecting rat brain cells when assaulted by oxidative stress in laboratory tests.Phytonutrients such as phenolic acids and fl...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2005 11:16:08 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>To Weigh Less Eat More</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1744/to-weigh-less-eat-more.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[ University Park Pa.  HealthNewsDigest.comTwo new Penn State studies show that people who pursue a healthy lowfat lowenergydensity diet that includes more waterrich foods such as fruits and vegetables consume more food but weigh less ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2005 10:13:27 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Overeating</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1730/overeating.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Why do we overeat? There are many reasons why we overeat and we all have our own reasons when we do it. Many people think only overweight people overeat but while there is some truth to this most of us overindulge at times. Its just that people of...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2005 08:59:36 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Brussels Sprouts  Food of the Week</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1727/brussels-sprouts--food-of-the-week.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Its November and my favorite holiday is fast approaching. We recently discussed some of the health benefits of our Thanksgiving Feast so here in more detail is one of my favorite foods that we can serve with the big bird. Although Brussels Sprout...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2005 08:51:55 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Eating Healthy for the Holidays</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1715/eating-healthy-for-the-holidays.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The month of November brings us the beginning of a holiday season for families and friends to get together. Its the most celebrated days of the year but can also be one of the most stressful and tiring times creating an additional strain on your he...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2005 10:42:34 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Good Fats Decrease Multiple Heart Disease Risk Factors</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1706/good-fats-decrease-multiple-heart-disease-risk-factors.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Penn State study has shown that a diet rich in alphalinolenic acid from walnuts walnut oil and flaxseed oil not only lowered bad cholesterol but also decreased markers for blood vessel inflammation in men and women representative of typical America...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2005 10:00:09 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Dieters Show Side Effects Every Low Carb Dieter Should Know</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1683/dieters-show-side-effects-every-low-carb-dieter-should-know.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Most people know that lowcarb dieting calls for eliminating sugar and starches but cutting out carbs also means cutting down on some of the best sources of dietary fiber which can cause irregularity and other more serious gastrointestinal healt...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2005 09:27:58 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>The Foundation Diet</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1671/the-foundation-diet.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Characterizing the increasing size of the countrys waistline as a pandemic Psychiatrist Dr. Anthony J. Burlay stresses the importance of changing the American attitude toward food in his book The Foundation Diet: Your Body Was Designed to Eat Zen...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2005 08:54:23 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Family Environment is a Significant Predictor of Adolescent Obesity</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1669/family-environment-is-a-significant-predictor-of-adolescent-obesity.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Most significantly when children grow up in families with bad eating habits and sedentary lifestyles dominated by television watching and video games they are 33.3 percent more likely to become overweight or obese as young adults.Bad eatin...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2005 08:48:42 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Just a Little Bit of Fat</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1646/just-a-little-bit-of-fat.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[ Lets add just a little bit of fat to our veggies and salads that is! Why? Research suggests that those disease fighting chemicals which are found in plants known as Phytochemicals may not be as bioavailable to us humans unless we eat them at...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2005 09:23:04 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Holiday Dieting  And Your Sweet Tooth</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1638/holiday-dieting--and-your-sweet-tooth.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Its not a single disease rather a cluster of health problems that together appear to increase a persons risk for several chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease and adultonset diabetes. The National Institutes of Health define...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2005 12:56:26 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Carbs from Heaven Carbs from Hell</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1629/carbs-from-heaven-carbs-from-hell.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Conspiracy theorists take note: Was Dr. Atkins actually killed by a group of procarb lobbyists? Or was he merely a victim of his own diet? To set the record straight Carbs from Heaven Carbs from Hell by Dr. James D. Krystosik addresses these issu...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2005 11:16:43 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Omega 3 Fatty Acids Good For the Heart and Maybe Good for the Brain</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1622/omega-3-fatty-acids-good-for-the-heart--and-maybe-good-for-the-brain.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[ There is mounting evidence that a diet containing omega3 fatty acids already known to help prevent cardiovascular disease may also prevent depression. In light of the Food and Drug Administration FDAs recent ruling that antidepressants will be...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2005 10:40:13 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Healthy Tasty And EasyIts A Wrap</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1618/healthy-tasty-and-easyits-a-wrap.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[With so many Americans on popular diets serving one meal to please everyone at your table may seem impossible. But relaxthe answer has been in your fridge all along! Turkey is the perfect ingredient for most meal plans because it is high in protein...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2005 10:16:06 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Ask The Dietitian</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1613/ask-the-dietitian.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[My sweet tooth only gets worse around the holidays. How can I avoid overindulging again this year?Dont deny yourself your favorite cookies or piesjust enjoy them in small portions as occasional treats. Make sure the rest of your day is pac...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2005 09:14:52 GMT</pubDate>
	<CopyRight>HealthNewsDigestcom</CopyRight>
	<CopyRightYear>2005</CopyRightYear>
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	<title>Chocolate Our Favorite Sweet</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1600/chocolate-our-favorite-sweet.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Chocolate is the most popular sweet food we eat and the news isnt all bad chocolate does have nutrients that other all sugar candies do not!; in fact its rare that any single food is bad when we eat it in moderation. Chocolate is a food thoug...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2005 15:06:51 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Cranberry Juice  A Healthy Drink</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1596/cranberry-juice--a-healthy-drink.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[New findings reveal that falls favourite berry the cranberry boosts good cholesterol and shields the heart with its unique antioxidant power. For years red wine and grape juice have been touted as heart health drinks. But now scientists are disc...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2005 14:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Putting More Color in Our Lives</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1592/putting-more-color-in-our-lives.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Lets put more color in our lives by eating as many colorful fruit and vegetables that is. Fall is here and we all know how pretty the colors of an Autumn Harvest are so how about we start to think about this seasons fruits and veggies by color? I...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2005 14:47:18 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Why You Should Consider Adding Spice To Your Life</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1567/why-you-should-consider-adding-spice-to-your-life.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Medical research has shown that eating too much saturated fat and cholesterol puts you at a higher risk for heart disease. In addition being overweight increases your risk for other conditions and diseases such as diabetes. By using fatfree spices...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2005 16:26:39 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Vegetarians Elderly Should be Sure to Get Enough Vitamin B12</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1545/vegetarians-elderly-should-be-sure-to-get-enough-vitamin-b12.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[These days most health warnings about vitamins focus on the danger of overdose. For vitamin B12 though its more likely that people are getting too little. In fact B12 deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the developing world a...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2005 09:40:39 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>The Misleading Package</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1524/the-misleading-package.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[We recently discussed how important it is for us to read food labels for our health and weight loss efforts. I even went as far to suggest that we only purchase food items which have a food label on regular basis especially those treat type foods in...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 9 Aug 2005 11:24:01 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Nutritious Ways To Dress Up Salads</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1479/nutritious-ways-to-dress-up-salads.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[If youre looking for ways to get more nutrition out of your greens make them blueor purple. Colorful pomegranates and blueberries are high in antioxidants that help fight off free radicals. Free radicals have been linked to a variety of conditions...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 5 Aug 2005 10:56:13 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Food of the Week Cherries</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1476/food-of-the-week-cherries.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Cherries are a nutritious virtually nonfat fruit just like our banana and grape. We can eat about 3 1/2 ounces of fresh raw sweet cherries for about 70 calories this weight is without the pit!. Our 3 1/2 ounce serving contains 2 grams of fiber...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 5 Aug 2005 10:34:07 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Corn How to Buy It Prepare It and Enjoy It</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1474/corn-how-to-buy-it-prepare-it--and-enjoy-it.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The path to perfect sweet corn begins with selecting a highquality ear identifying the best way to prepare it and creating finishing touches that add new flair to this staple of summer flavor. It all starts by choosing sweet corn of optimal qual...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 5 Aug 2005 10:14:27 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>The Vegetarian Family Cookbook</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1466/the-vegetarian-family-cookbook.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Thats the idea behind a new book by natural foods expert Nava Atlas called The Vegetarian Family Cookbook Broadway Books. It features more than 275 recipes for kidfriendly kidtested breakfasts healthy snacks and lunches classic comfort fo...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 4 Aug 2005 13:07:30 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Its Pumpkin Time</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1392/it-s-pumpkin-time.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Halloween is almost here and many of us are about to buy pumpkins to carve for our traditional jackolanterns. So before we discard the pumpkin meat lets take a look at its nutritional value along with the extra fun we can have by preparing fre...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 1 Aug 2005 13:49:19 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Healthier By The Dozen</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1376/healthier-by-the-dozen.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[What about a dozen longstemmed roses? A CD with 12 songs by your favorite artist? Or as suggested by Lisa Talamini RD chief nutritionist for Jenny Craig Inc. 12 easy ways to improve your healthy weight and wellbeing?When most people ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2005 12:44:09 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Delicious Surprises</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1375/delicious-surprises.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[My mother started giving me cooking lessons when I was very young teaching me at an early age that there are small steps one can take to achieve a more nutritious diet says Tustin. Using her advice one thing I do now is replace sugar with SP...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2005 12:32:15 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Loving Our Noodles</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1368/loving-our-noodles.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The American Dietetic Association celebrated October is Pasta Month a couple of years ago in their Love a Noodle Month campaign. While were focusing on our health for Breast Cancer Awareness Month right now I think we can give some thought to a h...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2005 11:34:36 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Foods You Love May Protect Your Brain</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1363/foods-you-love-may-protect-your-brain.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Researchers at the recent Alzheimers Association International Conference on Prevention of Dementia had some good news for an aging population: Eating delicious foods such as strawberries and other berries is a positive step towards protecting your ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2005 10:27:34 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Kick Up The Calcium In Kids Diets</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1362/kick-up-the-calcium-in-kids--diets.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Kids need calcium to build and maintain strong bones yet most arent getting enough. Both the 2005 USDA Dietary Guidelines and the recent Surgeon Generals Report on Bone Health and Osteoporosis identify inadequate calcium intake among children and ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2005 10:23:16 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>A Healthy New Role For Garlic</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1361/a-healthy-new-role-for-garlic.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A recent study that may be to everyones taste found that garlic may prevent and potentially reverse or disperse arteriosclerotic plaque formation. Arteriosclerosis a progressive thickening and hardening of the arterial walls can result in heart di...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2005 10:07:22 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>A Fathers Day Feast</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1347/a-father-s-day-feast.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Want to lighten things up? Why not try lean ostrich burgers or a chickenapple bean burger? Or for the gourmet palate how about a curried lamb and spinach burger? Or a buffalo burger with raisingarlic mayonnaise? Even novice grillers can expand ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2005 11:23:39 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Alfresco Dining and Summer Wine</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1324/alfresco-dining-and-summer-wine.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[ARA As the summer sun warms the air its time to dust off your picnic basket clean the grill dig out your beach towels and get ready for outdoor entertaining. Whether hosting or attending an event we have some recommendations to spice up the...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2005 12:13:02 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>To Your Health Apples May Do More Than Keep the Doctor Away</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1320/to-your-health-apples-may-do-more-than-keep-the-doctor-away.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A recent study conducted by scientists at Cornell University found that an apple a day might help keep breast cancer away. Apples are loaded with antioxidants which studies have linked to the prevention of cancer. In this firstever study on the ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2005 11:44:43 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>New Dietary Guidelines Leave Americans Searching for Tastier Veggies</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1319/new-dietary-guidelines-leave-americans-searching-for-tastier-veggies.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[ The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HHS and the U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA have released the sixth edition of Dietary Guidelines for Americans  with some big changes. While the guidelines recommend tailoring your diet to ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2005 11:37:14 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Herbs are Drugs Too</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1302/herbs-are-drugs-too.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Natural is in and natural is a good thing to once again paraphrase an admired professional! Herbs can indeed be effective safe and many times they can help us with less side effects than their prescription drug counterpart. However let me say...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2005 10:25:13 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Tis The Season To Be Baking Check Your Ingredients</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1297/tis-the-season-to-be-baking--check-your-ingredients.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Choose a fall day as your annual day to replace older baking ingredients. Mark the day on your calendar so youll remember and make a list of the basics. Your list will probably include: Baking powder. This recipe powerhouse may be the leas...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2005 10:47:29 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Matching Therapy to Patient Need is Key to Producing Best Results in Treating Depression</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1291/matching-therapy-to-patient-need-is-key-to-producing-best-results-in-treating-depression.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Nuts are considered natures perfect fuel food. Packed with energy fiber vitamins minerals and essential amino acids they can be an importantand tastycomponent of a healthy active lifestyle. Long valued by vegetarians for their meatless protei...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2005 10:18:05 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Oatmeal a Magical Food</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1262/oatmeal-a-magical-food.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Fall has arrived the cold weather is on its way and once again I think about oatmeal. Oatmeal is always on my list of the top ten healthy foods to be enjoyed all year long but I think its a great food to write about as we head into Fall. I call it...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2005 12:32:03 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Onion a Day Keeps Doctor Away</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1248/onion-a-day-keeps-doctor-away.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[According to a new study by Cornell University food scientists led by Rui Hai Liu M.D. Ph.D. associate professor of food science shallots Western Yellow New York Bold and Northern Red onions are higher in anticancer chemicals than other va...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2005 12:34:57 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Adventures In Flavor Exploring The New Food Pyramid</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1226/adventures-in-flavor--exploring-the-new-food-pyramid.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[If youre not sure just what the new USDA guidelines and food pyramid entail you have lots of company. In a recent survey conducted by California Olive Industry only 27 percent of the respondents described their knowledge of the new pyramid as goo...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2005 13:14:51 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Adventures In Flavor Exploring The New Food Pyramid</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1225/adventures-in-flavor--exploring-the-new-food-pyramid.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[If youre not sure just what the new USDA guidelines and food pyramid entail you have lots of company. In a recent survey conducted by California Olive Industry only 27 percent of the respondents described their knowledge of the new pyramid as goo...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2005 12:55:16 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Poly Mono Balance Important in Cholesterol Lowering Diet</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1171/poly-mono-balance-important-in-cholesterol-lowering-diet.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[In the search for the best fats for a heart healthy diet trans and saturated fats have long been recognized as undesirable and those that contain polyunsaturated fatty acids PUFAs and monounsaturated fatty acids MUFAs are preferred  with no ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 7 Jul 2005 11:07:42 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Lets Be Safe Eating</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1170/let-s-be-safe-eating.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Lets be safe when we eat that is. Food contamination is making us ill despite technological advances and now with our summer barbeques picnics and eating more food on the run were more susceptible to getting sick. Some of the reasons cited for...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 7 Jul 2005 11:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Taming Our Appetite</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1160/taming-our-appetite-.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Fourth of July is upon us and most of us will look forward to the traditional barbeques and lots of food. Many of us are concerned about overeating so while we want to enjoy ourselves lets look at a few tools that might help us to tame our appeti...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 6 Jul 2005 12:36:35 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Seven Summer Diet Terms Defined In Everyday Language</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1159/seven-summer-diet-terms-defined-in-everyday-language.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[If getting into a bathing suit doesnt always go swimmingly youre not alone. Its something that presents a daunting challenge for the 45 million Americans who diet each year. Adding to that challenge is deciphering the everchanging diet lingo. Wi...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 6 Jul 2005 12:31:41 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>USDA Offers Tips on Safe And Easy Thanksgiving Cooking</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1147/usda-offers-tips-on-safe-and-easy-thanksgiving-cooking.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[New this year is Lets Talk Turkey A Consumer Guide to Safely Roasting a Turkey. Every facet of getting a turkey from the grocery store to the dinner table is included  buying fresh vs. frozen safe thawing methods stuffing roasting and even...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 5 Jul 2005 12:33:11 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Turkey  Food of the Week</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1119/turkey---food-of-the-week.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Its Thanksgiving this coming Thursday so lets talk Turkey! For most of us it wouldnt be Thanksgiving without a turkey and its trimmings. How healthy is turkey? Is the dark meat really fattening? Does Turkey really get us tired because of its hig...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 1 Jul 2005 11:58:12 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Almonds  The Snack That Loves You Back</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1103/almonds---the-snack-that-loves-you-back.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Almonds satisfying crunchor snap if you prefercan elevate nearly any type of dish making it special and wowworthy says Jackie Newgent a registered dietitian and chef. Plus theyre a cinch to add to meals. Just roast them and chop them...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2005 11:32:33 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Catapult Coffee Claims Extra Mental and Physical Energy</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1071/catapult-coffee-claims-extra-mental-and-physical-energy.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Coffee will never be the same says Catapult Coffee president David Sollars a nationally recognized herbalist acupuncturist and author. He and his colleagues have blended high quality Arabica beans with flavorful herbs like yerba matedong quai a...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2005 11:17:42 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Two Glasses of Cranberry Juice Cocktail Prevent Bacteria from Causing Stomach Ulcers</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1062/two-glasses-of-cranberry-juice-cocktail-prevent-bacteria-from-causing-stomach-ulcers.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[In the first clinical study of its kind recent research shows that people who drink cranberry juice cocktail twice a day are three times more likely to suppress the bacteria that cause stomach ulcers than those who do not. With approximately 80 perc...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2005 11:47:15 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Alternative Eating</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1054/alternative-eating-.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Weve all heard of Alternative Medicine but todays tip is about Alternative Eating a concept I spun off from my recent tip Tradeoffs. Tradeoffs is when we choose low fat low calorie foods to offset the high fat high calorie foods we eat. ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2005 10:53:16 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Awardwinning healthy living site personalizes popular plan for online diet convenience</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1048/award-winning-healthy-living-site-personalizes-popular-plan-for-online-diet-convenience.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[eDiets.com Inc. NASDAQ:DIET a leading online diet fitness and healthy living destination today announced that it has added the Glycemic Impact Diet GID plan to its roster of over 20 personalized nutrition and fitness programs. This plan synth...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2005 10:34:50 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Poach a Pear</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1039/poach-a-pear-.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[I love fresh fruit and I love poached fruit especially poached pears for dessert. Almost nothing beats a great poached pear topped with low fat ice cream or yogurt during the summer well almost nothing!. Todays tip is about pears because just li...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2005 16:18:50 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Whole Grain Cereal in a High Fiber Reduced Calorie Diet Effective for Weight Loss and Heart Health</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/1038/whole-grain-cereal-in-a-high-fiber--reduced-calorie-diet-effective-for-weight-loss-and-heart-health.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Its been shown that excess weight increases a persons risk factors for cardiovascular diseases like high cholesterol high triglycerides high blood pressure and stroke. Research shows that losing just 510 of your body weight results in meanin...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2005 16:08:41 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Lactose Intolerance Seems Linked to Ancestral Struggles with Harsh Climate and Cattle Diseases</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/981/lactose-intolerance-seems-linked-to-ancestral-struggles-with-harsh-climate-and-cattle-diseases.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Got milk? Many people couldnt care less because they cant digest it. A new Cornell University study finds that it is primarily people whose ancestors came from places where dairy herds could be raised safely and economically such as in Europe who...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 6 Jun 2005 16:58:17 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>eDietscoms Launches Second Annual June Carb Awareness Month</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/942/ediets-com-s-launches-second-annual-june-carb-awareness-month.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Lowcarb dieting has gone mainstream  and some might say overboard. After last years explosion of all things lowcarb including books altered restaurant menus at leading chains across the country and food products theres been a bit of a backla...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2005 11:30:10 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Smart Summer Grilling</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/925/smart-summer-grilling-.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Memorial Day is almost here and many of us will begin to barbeque and grill outdoors. Grilling is popular because its easy tastes good I can almost smell it as I write and it can be fun to do we women get to watch men do the cooking !. The grea...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2005 17:14:50 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>New Breads That Provide a Solution for Todays Lifestyles</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/916/new-breads-that-provide-a-solution-for-today-s-lifestyles.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Arnold Foods Company is introducing a new line of 100 whole wheat breads called Arnold Smart  Healthy. The line which blends together four heart healthy varieties: Fibre Goodness Omega3 DHA/EPA Sugar Free and Made With Organic Grains. It wil...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2005 16:51:20 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>WorldRenowned Chef And Cancer Survivor Shares Ingredients For Nourishing Mind And Body</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/900/world-renowned-chef-and-cancer-survivor-shares-ingredients-for-nourishing-mind-and-body.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Culinary expert restauranteur and cancer survivor Biba Caggiano is leading a new educational programStrength for Livingfocusing on the important role nutrition can play for cancer patients. Biba will be visiting cancer clinics throughout the count...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2005 13:36:16 GMT</pubDate>
	<CopyRight>HealthNewsDigestcom</CopyRight>
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	<title>Saving Calories</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/881/saving-calories-.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Weve discussed burning calories so today lets discuss saving calories or what I refer to as saving a few bits of calories here and there. When it comes to weight control many of us try to restrict eating foods that are high in calories because th...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2005 10:59:05 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Exotic New NectarFlavored Teas</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/871/exotic-new-nectar-flavored-teas.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Starting this month the domestically produced nectar teas will be available in 16ounce textured glass bottles and four tropical flavors: Mango Guava Passion Fruit and MangoPassion Light. Suggested retail price for the 16ounce bottle is $1...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2005 16:49:11 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Why Restricting Calories Never Works for Weight Loss</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/859/why-restricting-calories-never-works-for-weight-loss.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[As the dust and cookie crumbs from festivities during the holidays began to settle many people made resolutions to take better care of their health and maybe shed some weight. By now some are still carrying on with those good intentions. Others ha...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2005 16:48:38 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Diets Big Role in Cancer</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/856/diet-s-big-role-in-cancer.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Physicians have long suspected a link between eating meat and colon cancer. Now a groundbreaking new study published by the National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society confirms that longterm consumption of red and processed meats drama...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2005 14:57:30 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Unleash Your Diets Color Potential</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/847/unleash-your-diet-s-color-potential.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Your parents were on the right track if they encouraged you to eat those last few bites of broccoli and Brussels sproutsthey just didnt take it far enough. While those greens are important to include in your diet a variety of color is necessary fo...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2005 14:09:25 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Grilling Isnt Just For The Guys Anymore</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/846/grilling-isn-t-just-for-the-guys-anymore.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The backyard grill has been traditionally labeled a mans domain. But the times are achangin. In fact according to a recent survey the number of female grillers blazing a path straight to this beacon of manliness has risen 20 percent in the pas...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2005 14:08:05 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Heart  Healthy Diet Combines Proven Parts of Popular Diets</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/802/heart---healthy-diet-combines-proven-parts-of-popular-diets.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The bad news is no one diet offers the perfect solution.The good news is research proves that by combining the best parts of several plans and adopting an active lifestyle individuals can keep their ideal weight or gradually lose weight w...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 6 May 2005 14:38:34 GMT</pubDate>
	<CopyRight>HealthNewsDigestcom</CopyRight>
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	<title>A Yogurt a Day</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/788/a-yogurt-a-day-.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[A Yogurt a day might keep the doctor away. Well I am basing this on some scientific evidence and studies supporting its health benefits are mounting. A Yogurt a Day was one of my most popular tips early on and I am prompted to resend it at least...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 4 May 2005 14:07:13 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Fresh Apple Movement Accelerates in March</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/772/fresh-apple-movement-accelerates-in-march.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The rate at which fresh apples are moving out of the storage across the country continues to surpass levels seen last year and the fiveyear average according to the latest nationwide survey of apple storage facilities conducted by the U.S. Apple A...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2005 16:19:40 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>StarSpangled Blueberry Parfaits Top off Meals with Style</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/764/star-spangled-blueberry-parfaits-top-off-meals-with-style.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Blueberries are health superstars for several reasons. Theyre loaded with diseasefighting antioxidants and a halfcup serving of blueberries contributes to your daily need for vitamin C and fiber with only 40 calories and zero fat.Fresh f...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2005 15:37:37 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>MyPyramid Plan Fat Smarts Required</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/757/mypyramid-plan--fat-smarts-required.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Including healthy fats in your diet is one of the key messages of the new individualized MyPyramid Plan announced Tuesday by the USDA. The new symbol and interactive food guidance system incorporate recommendations from the 2005 Dietary Guidelines ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2005 15:17:02 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Feeding Our Bones</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/741/feeding-our-bones-.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[How many times during this week did we consider how our food choices affect the health function and appearance of our body? If youve been reading my tips youll recognize todays tip Feeding Our Bones as part of my feeding our body series. Whil...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2005 13:57:40 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>What Would 100 Billion McVeggie Burgers Mean</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/740/what-would-100-billion-mcveggie-burgers-mean-.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[If the next 100 billion burgers sold under the Golden Arches were veggiebased instead of beef Americans cholesterol levels fiber intake and overall health would all improve according to an article in the Mayissue of the American Journal of...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2005 13:56:59 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>EXCLUSIVE FREE OFFER Vegan World Fusion Cuisine</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/737/exclusive-free-offer--vegan-world-fusion-cuisine.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Food is art. Food is healing. Food is the bodys medicine says Bo Rinaldi natural food chef and coauthor of VEGAN WORLD FUSION CUISINE. Making conscious and healthful food choices for our bodies means making healthful choices for our planet str...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2005 13:53:05 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Nutrition In A Nutshell</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/735/nutrition-in-a-nutshell.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Eating a handful of pecansabout 20 halvescan help you stay in synch with the most recent dietary guidelines the best model yet on how to eat and live healthfully. Thats because pecans are hearthealthy nutrientdense and can be a healthier alter...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2005 10:39:31 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>New Nutrition Guidelines for People with Type 2 Diabetes or PreDiabetes who are Overweight or Obese</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/694/new-nutrition-guidelines-for-people-with-type-2-diabetes-or-pre-diabetes-who-are-overweight-or-obese.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[As Americans waistlines continue to expand contributing to a burgeoning epidemic of type 2 diabetes the scientific jury is in and the verdict is clear: weight loss and increased physical activity is directly related to improved diabetes control. T...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2005 14:27:59 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Make Spring Salads Pop with Sweet and Savory Raisins</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/679/make-spring-salads-pop-with-sweet-and-savory-raisins.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Spring is the perfect time to refresh renew and rejuvenate with lighter recipes featuring fresh vegetables crisp fruit and seasonal ingredients. The key menu staple for this time of year: salads. Rather than limit yourself to lettuce tomatoes spi...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2005 16:07:47 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Soy the Vegetarians Favorite Meat</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/669/soy--the-vegetarian-s-favorite-meat-.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Soy and soy products are usually a vegetarians first choice for a meat replacement. Because of their high protein content and because they contain all the essential amino acids unlike other plants Soybeans have become a food staple for vegetaria...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2005 11:05:50 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Are We Healthy Yet </title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/656/are-we-healthy-yet--.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Are we healthy yet? Or to be more precise are we eating healthy yet? And what does healthy eating mean? Well I think it depends upon who we talk to or what expert were listening to. Most people assume upon meeting me that I eat healthy and I rece...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2005 09:26:34 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>EXCLUSIVE FREE OFFER The French Diet The Secrets of Why French Women Dont Get Fat</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/654/exclusive-free-offer--the-french-diet--the-secrets-of-why-french-women-don-t-get-fat.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[DK Publishing today announces the forthcoming publication of a book by renowned dietician Michel Montignac titled THE FRENCH DIET: The Secrets of Why French Women Dont Get Fat May 2 2005; $20.00 192 pp; hardcover. The book is a solution to read...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2005 09:22:02 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Food Feeds Our Senses</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/582/food-feeds-our-senses-.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Food feeds our senses so its no wonder why we love to eat. Food feeds our senses so its also no wonder why more than two thirds of us are on a diet at any given time. When clients ask me why do we love food so much I reply Food Feeds Our Sens...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2005 10:14:09 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Food of the Week The Egg</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/574/food-of-the-week--the-egg-.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Spring is here and some of us will be coloring and displaying Mother Natures perfect food for Easter while many of us enjoy our eggs every day for breakfast year round. So for all of us who love eggs whether were celebrating a holiday or not he...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2005 13:29:57 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Walnuts and Salmon  Get Creative</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/561/walnuts-and-salmon---get-creative.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The recentlyannounced USDA dietary guidelines stress the need for consumers to be more aware of the benefits of polyunsaturated essential omega3 fatty acids in order to achieve a healthy diet. Many people look to fish such as salmon for omega3s...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2005 16:13:10 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Journal of Obesity Finds Yogurt Promotes Fat Loss</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/559/journal-of-obesity-finds-yogurt-promotes-fat-loss.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[While some calorieconscious people may drop dairy products when theyre dieting a new study suggests this strategy could backfire. The study to be published in the upcoming April issue of the International Journal of Obesity reveals that yogurt may...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2005 16:06:12 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Italian Food Contributes To A Healthy Lifestyle</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/553/italian-food-contributes-to-a-healthy-lifestyle.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Mediterranean food without tomatoes? Never! Or as they say in Italian: Non mai!Nothings as consistently delicious and convenient as canned tomatoes that have been ripened naturally on the vine says Chef Biba Caggiano of Bibas in Sacramento Cal...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2005 15:52:25 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Get in Shape with A Fun Way to Fuel Up</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/552/get-in-shape-with-a-fun-way-to-fuel-up.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[As the weather heats up most of us become concerned about what lies beneath those extra layers of clothing. To help you spring into action and shed any extra winter weight the Idaho Potato Commission IPC and fitness guru Denise Austin are offerin...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2005 15:47:29 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Storage Time and Temperature Effects Nutrients in Spinach</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/546/storage-time-and-temperature-effects-nutrients-in-spinach.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Luke LaBorde associate professor of food science and Srilatha Pandrangi graduate student both at Penn State found that spinach stored at 39 degrees Fahrenheit loses its folate and carotenoid content at a slower rate than spinach stored at 50 ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2005 11:21:33 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>How do Lowcarb Diets Affect Your Cholesterol</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/536/how-do-low-carb-diets-affect-your-cholesterol-.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Even as millions of people are embracing a lowcarbohydrate diet new research shows that people need to strive more than ever to lower their levels of damaging LDL cholesterol. While research on how lowcarb diets affect cholesterol remains inconclu...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2005 10:23:49 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Cabbage A Cancer Fighting Vegetable</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/516/cabbage--a-cancer-fighting-vegetable-.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Cabbage a cruciferous vegetable just like Broccoli Cauliflower and Brussels Sprouts has been shown to fight cancer. High in nutrients readily available and inexpensive cabbage scores high marks on the list of healthy foods. March is Nutrition M...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2005 15:08:20 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Omega3 Formula in Fish Gelatin Capsules</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/476/omega-3-formula-in-fish-gelatin-capsules.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Nordic Naturals with the introduction of their bestselling Omega3 formula in fish gelatin capsules with natural lemon flavor is good news for Pescovegetarians. Derived from tilapia these capsules are 100 sourced from fish and are perfect for ve...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 9 Mar 2005 11:06:11 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Need Fiber Get Pears</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/474/need-fiber--get-pears-.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Eating just one juicy fresh pear with the skin on will put you well on your way to meeting your fiber needs each day according to the newlyreleased Dietary Guidelines for Americans. At about the size of a tennis ball one mediumsized pear at jus...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 9 Mar 2005 10:47:15 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Diseasefighting Chemicals in Apples Could Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/466/disease-fighting-chemicals-in-apples-could-reduce-the-risk-of-breast-cancer.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[We found that tumor incidence was reduced by 17 39 and 44 percent in rats fed the human equivalent of one three or six apples a day respectively over 24 weeks says Rui Hai Liu Cornell associate professor of food science and lead author of ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 8 Mar 2005 10:17:01 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Lets Talk Bread</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/460/let-s-talk-bread-.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Few foods stir up as many comments as Bread especially these days with so many of us debating the merits of low carbohydrate diets! Since our last tip was To Carb or Not to Carb I thought we might discuss one of our favorites bread that is. We se...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 7 Mar 2005 14:56:51 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Wheaties and Total Brands Promote Healthy Living with FirstTime Introduction of Multivitamins</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/455/wheaties-and-total-brands-promote-healthy-living-with-first-time-introduction-of-multivitamins.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[General Mills and Leiner Health products today announced the launch of Wheaties and Total nutritional supplement products produced under license from General Mills. Wheaties and Total cereals have long been on consumers breakfast tables and now th...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 7 Mar 2005 14:07:56 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Homemade Jam Fun Easy And Freezy</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/449/homemade-jam--fun--easy-and-freezy.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Thats because rather than heat this process uses the freezer to help preserve the natural goodness and flavor of fresh or frozen fruit. Theres no cooking involved; just mash up the fruit mix in Ball Fruit Jell Freezer Jam Pectin a powder ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 4 Mar 2005 10:17:41 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>To Carb or Not to Carb</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/434/to-carb-or-not-to-carb-.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Almost everyday I am asked for my opinion on low carb diets. As usual my facial expression gives me away or shall I say my lack of enthusiasm shows. Most of us dieters have tried many ways to lose weight and the low carb craze in any form from t...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 1 Mar 2005 10:12:54 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>The Volumetrics Eating Plan</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/430/the-volumetrics-eating-plan.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[From Dr. Barbara Rolls Professor of Nutritional Sciences at Penn State and one of Americas leading authorities on weight management comes a muchanticipated lifestyle guide and cookbook that empowers and encourages her readers to quit dieting fo...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 1 Mar 2005 10:02:44 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Confusion Regarding Role of 100 Juice in Healthy Pediatric Diet</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/414/confusion-regarding-role-of-100-juice-in-healthy-pediatric-diet.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Educate Consumers on Healthful Eating According to Prominent Pediatrician Many experts agree that 100 fruit juice consumed in moderation can play a valuable role in the healthy pediatric diet. Yet a study published in the February 2005 is...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2005 15:34:34 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Answers To Common Healthy Eating Questions</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/405/answers-to-common-healthy-eating-questions.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Q. My goal this spring is to eat healthier. What do you recommend?A. Making a series of small specific changes is the best method. The American Heart Association suggests eating a moderate amount of a variety of foods that are low in satura...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2005 14:52:13 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Not All Cheese Is Created Equal</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/398/not-all-cheese-is-created-equal.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The next time you purchase cheese stop and think about what youre actually getting. Are you getting a cheese made with the freshest ingredients or one with a variety of substitutes? The fact is making a quality cheese can be expensive so some com...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2005 10:46:53 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>New Dietary Guidelines Eat Less Move More</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/394/new-dietary-guidelines--eat-less--move-more.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[In its newly released fiveyear update of dietary guidelines for Americans the government as expected endorsed healthy foods smaller portions and physical activity. A Duke University Medical Center dietitian said the new recommendations also emph...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2005 10:14:40 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Wild Blueberries Named A Superfood</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/382/wild-blueberries-named-a--superfood-.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Wild blueberries have been named one of the seven Superfoods that are able to improve our health and extend our lives in the January 2005 issue of Vegetarian Times. Writer Mark Harris notes that blueberries are memory boosters. In laboratory studie...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2005 11:11:41 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Cherries  A Natural Pain Killer</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/380/cherries---a-natural-pain-killer.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Fruit Advantage Tart Cherry capsules are a nutritious allnatural alternative for the more than 70 million people in the U.S. who suffer from arthritis and other chronic joint pain. Recent research has shown that tart cherries contain powerful antio...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2005 11:08:04 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Whole Foods Companion</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/373/whole-foods-companion.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Originally published in 1996 Whole Foods Companion has become the definitive resource guide to the rapidly expanding world of whole foods. This revised and expanded edition updates key nutritional information in six categories:FruitsV...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2005 09:57:04 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Its OK To Love Bread</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/327/it-s-ok-to-love-bread.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[New research and the most recent revision to the USDA Food Guide Pyramid support what millions of moms have told their children for generationsenjoy a variety of foods in moderation and get some exercise.Recent research suggests that fad di...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 8 Feb 2005 12:40:12 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Popcorn The best snack</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/309/popcorn--the-best-snack-.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Its time again for my favorite snack food tip popcorn! Popcorn is the best snack for movie watching superbowl watching or anytime the munchies hit. In terms of snacks its a nutritional winner! Its crunchy tasty and best of all we can eat a l...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 8 Feb 2005 09:45:47 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Sweet News About Spuds</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/304/sweet-news-about-spuds.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Jay Robb Enterprises Inc. has developed YAMMIT! the worlds first sweet potato nuggets. YAMMIT! can be eaten as a crunchy snack like cereal added to yogurt or recipes. And it can turn an ordinary protein drink into a highenergy taste meal mmm...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 7 Feb 2005 11:21:41 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Breakfast Benefits Health and Can Aid in Weight Loss</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/303/breakfast-benefits-health-and-can-aid-in-weight-loss.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Research suggests that breakfast eaters are leaner than those who skip the morning meal with one study reporting that missing breakfast was associated with a fourfold increase in the risk of obesity says the February issue of Harvard Mens Healt...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 7 Feb 2005 11:19:28 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Americas Love Affair with Bread</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/295/america-s-love-affair-with-bread.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The Grain Foods Foundation today announced the launch of its multimilliondollar public education campaign to underscore the beneficial role that grain products  particularly bread  play in a healthy balanced diet. The campaign launched in New Yo...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 7 Feb 2005 11:04:26 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Healthy Diets Can Include Healthy Snacks</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/293/healthy-diets-can-include-healthy-snacks.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[It helps to achieve the right balance of fats in your diet. Research conducted by scientists at Brandeis University discovered the ratio of HDL good to LDL bad cholesterol can improve in people who make a balanced blend of fats a significant p...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 3 Feb 2005 10:57:23 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Lets Become a Vegetarian For at least one day a week</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/260/let-s-become-a-vegetarian--for-at-least-one-day-a-week.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Lets become a vegetarian for one day a week that is so that we can start to eat more of those fruits and veggies we are constantly reminded to do. We can do this by choosing whole grain products vegetables and fruits as our main source of food on ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2005 14:57:48 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Small Fish May Make A Big Difference For Diabetics</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/245/small-fish-may-make-a-big-difference-for-diabetics.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[According to the American Diabetes Association and the American College of Cardiology diabetes increases the chance of a heart attack or stroke. Approximately 66 percent of deaths by people with diabetes result from heart disease or stroke....]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2005 17:21:41 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Our Top Ten Foods</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[This weeks tip is a list of Our Top Ten favorite foods  which are healthy contribute to disease prevention aid our weight management efforts and are delicious especially if we use some creativity! So when I say our top ten I am referring to...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2005 14:37:07 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>YOGI in the Kitchen</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/203/yogi-in-the-kitchen.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The five thousandyearold philosophy of yoga isnt just about exercise says acclaimed yoga instructor and nutritionist Elaine Gavalas. Its a holistic approach to life. One that embraces healthy foods that enhance the quality of life and increas...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2005 13:32:17 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>American Italian French and Australian Wines are the Most Popular Among Americans</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/193/american--italian--french-and-australian-wines-are-the-most-popular-among-americans.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[For example fully 73 percent of wine drinkers say they would consider buying Italian wine but only 44 percent say that they ever do so. Similarly 52 percent say they would be willing to buy Australian wine although only 32 percent do so now. Sub...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2005 11:50:59 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Cooking Delicious Fish is Easy</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/189/cooking-delicious-fish-is-easy.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Yet when we want seafood we go out to eat. What are we afraid of? Chances are were just not sure how to cook it.The Louisiana Seafood Board offers these two simple suggestions for the home cook: select quality product and cook simply. Tak...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2005 11:43:43 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Carrots Are The Pick Of The Season Selection</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/183/carrots-are-the-pick-of-the-season-selection.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Whole or babycut cooked or raw carrots make delicious snacks and side dishes. This orange vegetable is one of the best available sources of betacarotene which the human body turns into vitamin A an important component for healthy eyes and skin....]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2005 14:37:37 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Healthy Grilling</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/156/healthy-grilling.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Summer is in full swing and many of us are eating more grilled foods than at any other time of year. But is it healthy? Is there such a thing as a healthy grill? While there are health risks related to our eating grilled foods on a regular basis I...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2005 13:32:40 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Live Longer by Eating Healthy </title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/111/live-longer-by-eating-healthy--.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Live longer by eating healthy! Sound simple? I know there are many components which add up to our both living longer and eating healthy and since yet another new study reports a high positive correlation between the two has been released this might...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2005 10:49:29 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Whos The Ultimate Soccer Mom</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/102/who-s-the-ultimate-soccer-mom-.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[With up to 15 percent of American kids overweight Moms role in keeping her kids physically fit and making sure they eat right is more important than ever. Thats why the got milk? 3v3 Soccer Shootout is helping mom teach her kids the importance...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2005 10:24:41 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Gastric Bypass Reduces Hunger </title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/99/gastric-bypass-reduces-hunger-.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[The decrease in ghrelin may explain the loss of hunger sensations and rapid weight loss in these patients. Edward Lin DO assistant professor of surgery in the Emory University School of Medicine led a study based at Emory University...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2005 09:20:53 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Employers Tip Scales on Weight Loss Success</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/83/employers-tip-scales-on-weight-loss-success.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[While obesity remains a serious health condition affecting millions of Americans and costing U.S. businesses $13 billion annually in health care costs and productivity  a recent study commissioned by the American Association of Occupational Health N...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2005 16:11:46 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Celebrating The Season With Almonds </title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/74/celebrating-the-season-with-almonds-.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Whatever the occasionfrom an outdoor gathering to a fall picnic or football gamealmonds have been perfect for entertaining ever since the early days of Greece Rome and India. These tasty treats were historically shared at special events and ceremo...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2005 15:37:28 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Lose Weight At The Dentists Office</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/43/lose-weight-at-the-dentist-s-office-.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[In the evergrowing weightloss industry which is estimated at $40 billion dollars there is now a dental retainer that promises to help Americans fight the battle of the bulge. Dr. Clifford Williams a Manhattan cosmetic and restorative dentist ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2005 14:40:55 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>EAT WHAT YOU LOVE  LOSE</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/38/eat-what-you-love---lose.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[What happens when six dedicated foodies who are paid to eat need to lose weight? For years the Family Circle Test Kitchen has been cooking and tasting up to ten rich flavorful and satisfying dishes per day to appear on the pages of the worlds best...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2005 14:32:55 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Fitness Tips to Combat Holiday Stress Eating</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[With the holiday season upon us stress seems to build gradually culminating into some unwanted extra pounds. Whether its finding time to write holidays cards shopping for presents in crowded stores or navigating all of the parties and gettogethe...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2005 14:32:03 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Grab n Go Breakfast Better Serves Middle School Children</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/35/grab--n--go-breakfast-better-serves-middle-school-children.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Crunched for time many parents are sending their children off to school without breakfast but a trial program instituted in a Pennsylvania school may not only feed those in a rush but better provide for those entitled to free and reduced price mea...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2005 14:31:04 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Learning To Eat Smart</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/34/learning-to-eat-smart.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Recent studies indicate childhood obesity is reaching epidemic proportions. Diseasessuch as type 2 diabetesthat were previously only associated with obese adults now affect thousands of schoolaged children.Todays students are faced with ...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2005 14:30:14 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Resolving To Lose Weight This Year Go Back To Basics</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/33/resolving-to-lose-weight-this-year--go-back-to-basics.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Losing weight is the number one New Years resolution in America and often people turn to fad diets as a quick fix. But fad diets change as often as the seasons and by spring those resolutions to lose weight are long gone. According to medical exper...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2005 14:29:22 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>A Hidden Kernel Of Nutritional Information Popcorn Is A Whole Grain</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[In fact a recent survey by Orville Redenbachers Smart Pop! reveals that less than 10 percent of Americans are aware of this tasty bit of knowledge.Currently the United States Department of Agriculture USDA food advisory panel recommends...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2005 14:18:27 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Cookies Candies and Eggnog Oh My</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/30/cookies--candies-and-eggnog--oh-my-.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Tis the season for holiday cheer and the calorieladen temptations that go with it. This year whether youre a guest or host try a healthy new strategy of planning what when and how much you eat or serve at holiday events says Cindy Stenavich a...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2005 14:17:31 GMT</pubDate>
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	<title>Drinking Without Food May Set You Up For High Blood Pressure</title>
	<link>http://www.dentalplans.com/articles/29/drinking-without-food-may-set-you-up-for-high-blood-pressure.html</link>
	<description><![CDATA[Research conducted at the University at Buffalo has shown that consuming alcohol mostly without food is a significant risk factor for developing hypertension. The effect was present even in people with lighttomoderate alcohol intake. The r...]]></description>
	<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2005 14:16:14 GMT</pubDate>
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