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The author reports that a majority of people eat more than the recommended amount of salt on a daily basis. Eating an excessive amount of salt can lead people to have higher risks of contracting high blood pressure and heart disease. A majority of the salt people eat can be found in processed foods. Suggestions are provided on steps people can take to eat less salt, such as to drain and rinse canned beans and vegetables prior to eating them.

The article presents a comparison of snack foods, including Lindsay Garlic Seasoned Olives, Kettle Cuisine Organic Carrot & Coriander Soup, and Sahale Snacks Glazed Nuts Cashews.

The author reports on steps various women have taken in order to change the world. Women who are discussed in the article include talk show host Kelly Ripa, who is raising awareness about ovarian cancer, doctor Jennifer Mieres, who is assisting women in improving their cardiovascular health, and doctor Marlene Schwartz, who is working to eliminate childhood obesity.

This article lists the "Shape" magazine best snack awards including Pepperidge Farm Montieri Raspberry Tart Cookies, Quaker Chewy Dark Chocolate Cherry Granola Bars, and Hostess 100 Calorie Packs Cinnamon Streusel Muffins.

The article presents tips for women on how to make their annual visits to a gynecologist more successful and comfortable by doing and knowing certain things. A woman should carry a list of questions that she wants to ask her doctor. If a woman feels that 15 minutes that are allotted to patients for each appointment are insufficient, she can ask for an extended visit. She should also be willing to discuss the sexual habits of her partner with the doctor. This is needed to screen her for STDs.

The article offers information on the advancements in hair removing technology. It reports the availability of odor-free depilatories and the razors designed specially for the removal of women's hair, and mentions at-home waxing kits that contain professional-quality wax to provide same waxing results at home as one can get at a salon or spa. It also discusses the ways to avoid triggering of ingrowns along with the laser technology that now works on any skin type.

The article focuses on mistakes that people commonly make while cooking, according to "Shape," magazine and offers ways to be more nutritious. Some of the suggestions include adding more avocados to meals, avoid peeling fruits and vegetables, and washing food before eating. According to the article, many mistakes made in the kitchen may cause meals to be less nutritious.

The article offers comments from Jackie Feldman and Deb Baum, two busy women who feel they to not have enough time to prepare healthy meals. Their excuses include not wanting to fuss at the stove, failure to plan meals, having produce go bad before it is used, and the desire to eat out rather than cook just for themselves.

The article focuses on Curtis Stone, host of the television program "Take Home Chef." On the show, he surprises a grocery shopper and helps her create a meal for her and a guest. This time, he took two busy women to an organic farm in upstate New York and showed them how making a health meal can be easy.

The article presents tips to avoid bingeing in order to slim down by Kim Gorman, weight management program director at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Frequent television viewers are advised to take a low calorie food such as salad and popcorn. A person should stick to one food because the one food consumer is likely to tire of it and consume less. After a workout a person should go for an apple or a banana, because waiting for too long may drop the blood sugar levels and may increase the chances of bingeing.

The article presents the author's suggestions for controlling binge eating. According to the author, one should take 15 minutes midday Friday to review her weekend plans, identify any potential trouble spots so that she can schedule her meal and snack times around them. By imposing some guidelines, one can cut the chances that he will nibble mindlessly. Before going to a party one must leave the house with a small, protein-rich snack.

The article focuses on the health habits of couples. One of the nicest things about a man-woman relationship is sharing meals with someone. But since men require almost twice as many calories as women do, it is easy for women to gain weight. Couples should cook some of their meals together using ingredients that meet their nutritional needs. By being in close proximity to another person and swapping body fluids regularly, couples increase the risk of being infected with communicable diseases such as cold and flu.

The article presents some tips to women on how to fall asleep easily. Women are advised to soak themselves in a tub filled with warm water an hour before bedtime. Once they are out of the bath, their body will cool down and it will help in sleeping. According to the studies of University of Maryland Medical Center, just a few inhalations of lavender before climbing under the covers may help women nod off and sleep more deeply once they do. It has been advised that approximately 30 minutes before they go to sleep, they may do things which help them in decompressing such as book reading, yoga stretches, and listening to calm music.

The article offers a brief profile of Airbnb Inc. co-founder Brian Chesky.

In the article the author reflects on lessons she learned while traveling across four continents with her two best friends. Co-author of the book "The Lost Girls: Three Friends, Four Continents, One Unconventional Detour Around the World," the author decided to take the international trip as a result of career burnout and a desire for self discovery.

A review is offered for the Aqua Grille and Lounge on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina.

The article presents two questions and answers related to weight loss including thinking about food all the time, and gaining weight back again.

The article presents questions and answers related to physical fitness including why motivation decreases when one is halfway towards their weight-loss goal and if a diet delivery service was an effective way to lose weight.

The article presents questions and answers concerning weight loss, including ways to stay slim on a business trip and chocolate addiction.

The article presents questions and answers related to weight loss including suggestions on how to lose weight before the summer months and information regarding a virus that allegedly causes weight gain.

The article evaluates Mt. Olive Pickle Paks, which are portable, healthy snacks. Product details, as well as pricing and contact information, are also provided.

The article discusses author's real life incident in a gym that created a newfound respect for her friend. The author and her friend decided to go for personal training sessions together. During workouts in the gym, due to resentment towards her friend, the author began outdoing her friend in every way. When one day her friend complimented her, and told her that she was trying to keep up with author's pushups, resentment of the author towards her friend changed to a new built respect.

The article provides tips how newlywed women can avoid their dietary problem. In the first year of marriage, couples often squabble about where to eat, what to make and how to cook. A British study finds that wives tend to be the ones who compromise initially, adopting their husband's less-than-stellar eating habits, gaining weight as a result. A woman should constantly watch calories to stay slim. Husbands work late and want their wives to have dinner with them when they get home. Wives cannot wait and wind up eating two meals.

The article focuses on a French study which states that eating more foods rich in the antioxidant beta carotene like sweet potatoes, carrots, apricots and spinach keeps lungs healthy.

The article presents information on an Internet calling service that offers free calls. The service named Skype, which is popular in Europe and is now taking hold in the U.S. offers intercity and international calls. To start talking with other plugged-in phone user, one has to go to the Web site skytype.com, download the program to his or her computer, connect the headset and click the green talk button. Video calling, conferencing and web chat features are all gratis, while voice mail and advanced features are available for a nominal fee.

The article compares sorbets with ice creams and reveals each of its nutritional content. Ice cream has more fat than sorbet, but it supplies about 8 percent of one's daily calcium needs. Sorbet is higher in sugar, so both options come in at about 140 calories per half-cup.

The article presents information on a technique found recently by the researchers at Flinders University in Adelaide, South Australia to fight food temptations. The technique involves picturing one's favorite treat in one's mind and then slowly tapping a line between one's temples using one's Index finger, following the motion with one's eyes, and repeating it for few times. This technique blunted the craving by about a third. According to the researchers, this exercise occupies the part of the brain where food memories are stored, interfering with your ability to maintain the mouthwatering images that so often cause a sugar bender.

The article presents some tips of Linda Spangle, a registered nurse and an author, to find a nutritionally sound web site. She suggests that one should talk to a registered dietitian or doctor via phone or e-mail, in addition to, accessing chat rooms and message boards to connect with other dieters and getting motivational tips. She advises that one should make sure the web site has the features that are important to oneself and look for weekly menus, shopping lists, daily tips or even e-mail remainders. Finally, she suggests that one should always find some new incentive to visit the web site if menus and information are rarely updated or are not customizable.