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Weight Loss

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If you’ve tried and failed to lose weight before, you may believe that it’s just too difficult. But there are effective ways to avoid common dieting pitfalls and find tasty, filling choices that are energizing and healthy.

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How to Lose Weight and Keep It Off

Dieting tips that work and won’t make you miserable

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Emotional Eating

How to recognize and stop emotional and stress eating

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Childhood Obesity and Weight Problems

Helping your child reach and maintain a healthy weight

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Refined Carbs and Sugar: The Diet Saboteurs

How choosing healthier carbs can improve your health and waistline

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Choosing Healthy Fats

Good fats, bad fats, and the power of Omega-3

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The Diabetes Diet

Eating to prevent, control, and reverse diabetes

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Mindful Eating

How focusing on the experience of eating can improve your diet

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High-Fiber Foods

How fiber keeps you full, improves health, and aids weight loss

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How to Sleep Better

Tips to help you sleep better and be more energetic and productive

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How Excess Weight Affects Your Health

Understanding the increased risks to your health