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2/7/18 2/7/18

Science or Fiction?

A new analysis of scientific evidence was performed to examine the proof behind popular diet claims...

12/17/17 12/17/17

Coconut, Saturated Fat, and Your Heart

"I'm sure everyone else is as confused as I am! I have been working with people with CVD for over 20 years, and I just can't figure out why there are two such polar camps regarding saturated fats and heart disease."Get the answers in this great new post!

4/9/15 4/9/15

5 Common Energy Zappers

Avoid these 5 common traps that zap your energy and end up making you feel tired and out of sorts.

11/9/14 11/9/14

Client-Generated Motivation

During your next group session, try this approach to fresh motivation.

10/8/13 10/8/13

Top Tips for Food Logging

10/1/12 10/1/12

Help Your Patients Maintain Motivation

10/1/12 10/1/12

Make Water More Fun!

10/1/12 10/1/12

Ugh! The Dreaded Weight Loss Plateau

9/28/12 9/28/12

SMART Goal Setting

9/28/12 9/28/12

Combat Fad Diets

9/28/12 9/28/12

BLT Theory for Weight Control Patients

9/28/12 9/28/12

No Battles Better Eating

9/28/12 9/28/12

Holiday Calorie Control

9/28/12 9/28/12

Real Food Challenge

9/27/12 9/27/12

Kitchen VIPP

9/27/12 9/27/12

Easy Ways to 2 Cups Per Day

9/27/12 9/27/12

Class for Chronic Disease

9/10/12 9/10/12

Be an Olympian in the Game of Health

9/6/12 9/6/12

Is Coconut Oil Slimming?

We continue our discussion of coconut and coconut oil with a look at additional scientific facts about coconut oil. In today's article, we explore the role of coconut oil in weight management. Is coconut oil slimming?

9/3/12 9/3/12

Cuckoo for Coconuts?

This week, we'll be reviewing a variety of the health claims about coconuts and coconut oil. Are they wonderfoods or saturated fat bombs? Do they promote good health or harm it? We'll begin the discussion with an article by Dr. James J. Kenney, who debunks a few coconut health claims...

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