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How Calories Work
Calories -- people are constantly counting them and cutting them. At any given time, millions of people are trying to slim down. Learn all about calories and exactly how (and why) they affect your weight.
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How Diabetic Diets Work
Diabetes affects about 8 percent of Americans and almost a quarter of people over 60. How do you stick to a diabetic in our decidedly unhealthful world?
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How Dieting Works
Dieting is a multibillion dollar industry in the United States, but it doesn't work for most people. The story tends to stay the same -- lose 20 pounds, gain back 30. But there are healthy, effective ways to lose weight. Find out why most diets fail and what you can do to make yours work.
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How do diets that limit your carbohydrate consumption cause weight loss?
How do diets that limit your carbohydrate consumption, like the Atkins diet, cause weight loss?
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How Hydroxycut Works
Take a pill. Lose weight. Watch the jaws drop at your high school reunion. If only it were that easy. With Hydroxycut it is! At least, that's what the ads say.
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How Low-carbing Works
An increasing number of grocery stores and restaurants are responding to the needs of the low-carb consumer. Find out what this low-carbing lifestyle is all about.
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How NutriSystem Works
You've seen the ads and heard all the hype. NutriSystem seems to subtract the hard work from the weight-loss equation -- but is it too good to be true?
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How Sugar Busters Works
Sugar Busters burst onto the diet scene during the low-carb craze of the mid-'90s. Do its rules still hold up today?
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How the Atkins Diet Works
The Atkins diet paperback has been on the New York Times bestseller list for over 350 weeks. No wonder it seems like almost everyone is on the Atkins diet. Originally a diet craze in the 1970's, the Atkins program has made an amazing comeback.
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How the Blood Type Diet Works
Do you know your blood type? You're going to need to before you even consider trying the blood type diet, which specifies unique dietary plans for each different type of blood.
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How the Cabbage Soup Diet Works
The cabbage soup diet works quickly, but it cuts out nutrients along with calories. And how long can you last eating only 1,000 calories a day?
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How the DASH Diet Works
Although the name may sound peculiar, the DASH diet is a great way to lose weight, lower your blood pressure and increase your overall health by incorporating healthful foods into your diet.
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How the Detox Diet Works
You know there are certain people who go into detox in order to rid themselves of certain addictions, and one of those addictions could be to food.
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How the Flat Belly Diet Works
What if a diet came along that promised to target stubborn belly fat, but said you don't have to exercise and that dessert of dark chocolate is just fine? That's exactly what the Flat Belly Diet promises. But does it really work?
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How the Green Tea Diet Works
For centuries, certain cultures -- especially those in China and Japan -- have been drinking tea for its health benefits. Among tea choices, green tea has been especially noted for its positive antioxidant, anticarcinogenic and metabolic properties.
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How the HCG Diet Works
If you spend any time watching TV or reading magazines, you’ve seen hundreds of ads for different weight-loss schemes, from eating baby food to cutting out carbs. The hCG diet is the newest diet fad on the block. Does this one actually work?
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How the Liquid Diet Works
Everybody needs liquid. In fact, your body can survive longer without solids than without liquids, as we need water more than we need food. But can you survive on only liquids?
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How the South Beach Diet Works
Whether you're looking to shed just a few or several pounds, you're probably planning to go on a diet. But which one should you choose? Learn about the South Beach diet to see if it's right for you.
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How the Special K Diet Works
Whether it's referred to as the Special K Diet or the Special K Challenge, the point of this diet plan is to limit the dieter's caloric intake in order to kick start weight loss.
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How the Zone Diet Works
Known for its simplicity, the Zone diet has become a heavy weight in a world of aspiring lightweights. It promises to help you lose weight while increasing your energy level and mental acuity at the same time.
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