Jun, 29
2012

Shopping Phase 1? A Few Rules for Buying Groceries

Written by Michael Smith

Walking into a grocery store when you're on a diet can illicit a variety of feelings - hunger and intimidation not being the least of the two. Modern supermarkets can carry upwards of 45,000 products. Most of those products, as you can guess, don't come anywhere near being on any of Doug's diets.

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Jun, 29
2012

In the Case of Colds

Written by Michael Smith

I have a confession to make - I have not had so much as an aspirin since I was 16 years old. I'm 24 now, so for 8 years and counting, I've been medicine free.

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Jun, 29
2012

One of the Quickest Ways to Kill Your Diet Plan

Written by Michael Smith

Every time a new diet is begun, it is begun with the best intentions. In the beginning, your motivation and hopes are high, and initially they can be enough to get you through.

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Jun, 29
2012

Update on Swine Flu Numbers

Written by Michael Smith

This CNN article reports that an estimated 57 million Americans have contracted swine flu, resulting in 257,000 hospitalizations and may (extra emphasis on may) have killed as many as 17,000 people. Only 2,498 deaths due to the H1N1 virus are confirmed, but the CDC is estimating that it has killed as many as 15,000 more people.

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Jun, 29
2012

Coconut and Almond Flour

Written by Michael Smith

Almond flour or meal is made simply from ground up almonds, and is therefore perfectly acceptable for Phase 1 dining. It is available at many health food stores, but it is easy to make on your own. Grind almonds in a good blender until they are the consistency of corn meal.

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