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		<title>Interesting Health and Beauty Links</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 19:46:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Time once again for a round-up of interesting health and beauty tips that we have come across recently:
If you&#8217;re thinking about signing up for Kim Kardashian&#8217;s ShoeDazzle, you&#8217;ll want to take a look at this ShoeDazzle reviews site that goes in-depth into the service.  ShoeDazzle sounds like a great way to get fabulous designer [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Time once again for a round-up of interesting health and beauty tips that we have come across recently:</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re thinking about signing up for Kim Kardashian&#8217;s ShoeDazzle, you&#8217;ll want to take a look at this <a href="http://www.fabshoereviews.com">ShoeDazzle reviews</a> site that goes in-depth into the service.  ShoeDazzle sounds like a great way to get fabulous designer shoes for cheap, but there are some catches to be aware of, so read the review before plunking down your money.</p>
<p>Smart Mom Picks has a <a href="http://www.smartmompicks.com/benefit-cosmetics-ooh-la-lift-review/">Benefit Cosmetics Ooh La Lift review</a>.  If you have tired, baggy eyes &#8211; and what new mother doesn&#8217;t? &#8211; then Ooh La Lift could be the answer.  This is sort of a concealer, but with a hint if shimmer to it.  If you can&#8217;t get enough sleep, then Oh La Lift can make you look like you did.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;ve got curly hair that you can&#8217;t get control of, check out <a href="http://modernhomemodernbaby.com/mixed-chicks-shampoo-and-conditioner/">Mixed Chicks Shampoo and Conditioner</a>.  This product review talks about using Mixed Chicks on both adults and kids.  Sounds like a great beauty product for those of us with crazy curls.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.mybeautymatch.com/dermadoctor-tease-zone/">BeautyMatch</a> reviews Tease Zone, a product that tames your shiny skin without drying it out or irritating it.  You can even layer it before or after using moisturizer.  I want it!</p>
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		<title>Flirty Girl Fitness Review &#8211; Does It Really Work?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:54:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Let&#8217;s face it &#8211; getting in shape can often be a long, boring process with endless, mind-numbing repetitive routines.  What is you could lose weight, tone up and actually have tons of fun doing it?  Now you can with Flirty Girl Fitness &#8211; one of the most enjoyable fitness programs I have come [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Let&#8217;s face it &#8211; getting in shape can often be a long, boring process with endless, mind-numbing repetitive routines.  What is you could lose weight, tone up and actually have tons of fun doing it?  Now you can with <a href="http://www.yourhealthtopics.com/recommends/flirtygirl">Flirty Girl Fitness</a> &#8211; one of the most enjoyable fitness programs I have come across in a long time.</p>
<p>This Flirty Girl Fitness review will focus on the program&#8217;s elements and whether it actually works to get you in shape.  I have grown so tired of the treadmills and stair climbers at the gym and I&#8217;ve been looking for a workout that is both exciting and effective.  For me, Flirty Girl is both.  And I feel 10 times sexier from all the moves!</p>
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<a href="http://www.yourhealthtopics.com/recommends/flirtygirl"><img src="http://www.yourhealthtopics.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/flirty_girl_dancers-300x240.jpg" alt="flirty_girl_dancers" title="flirty_girl_dancers" width="300" height="240" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-98" /></a>The program promises to unlock your inner diva and it most definitely does that.  You have to be at least somewhat comfortable shaking your booty (probably best not to do the routine in front of friends), but it doesn&#8217;t take long to really get into it.  The dance moves are taken from music videos, club dancing and even exotic dancing (which is why I feel so sexy afterwards).</p>
<p>But the program is much more than just flouncing around with a feather boa.  The moves combine into a fast, fun, fat-burning routine that really works.  The Flirty Girl website says you can lose 2 sizes and 3 inches in just 10 days and I&#8217;d believe it.  </p>
<p><a href="http://www.yourhealthtopics.com/recommends/flirtygirl"><img src="http://www.yourhealthtopics.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/flirty_girl_product.gif" alt="flirty_girl_product" title="flirty_girl_product" width="252" height="158" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-97" /></a>There are two versions of the workout.  The Flirty Girl Elite Edition, also known as the Flirty Girl Fitness Pole Elite Edition includes a light weight, easy-to-install removable fitness pole along with 7 DVDs.  The regular Flirty Girl Fitness program includes four high energy routines: Just Teasing, Chair Dance, Chair Fit, Booty Beat and Sexy Stretch.  They even throw in a sexy six foot pink feather boa.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s what makes Flirty Girl different: it&#8217;s so much fun you actually look forward to it.  When was the last time you looked forward to slogging over to the gym?  Yeah, I thought so.  With Flirty Girl Fitness, you&#8217;ll love working out so much that you&#8217;ll want to make it part of your daily routine.  For me, it&#8217;s taken the &#8220;work&#8221; out of working out.</p>
<p>The program can work no matter what fitness level you&#8217;re at.  If you&#8217;re already in decent shape, the workouts can tone you up.  If you haven&#8217;t exercised in years, the program can help make you fitter and healthier than ever before.</p>
<p>The Flirty Girl Fitness reviews on their <a href="http://www.yourhealthtopics.com/recommends/flirtygirl">website</a> are truly inspiring.  The before and after photos are just amazing.  So many women have lost pounds and inches &#8211; and are still sticking with the program!  For me, the hardest part of any routine is sticking with it, but because the workouts are so varied and so much fun, it&#8217;s easy to keep going.</p>
<p>Right now the Flirty Girl Fitness program is only $9.99 plus $7.23 S&#038;H.  Plus you have a 30-day money back guarantee, so you really have nothing to lose except all of that weight.  Discover a new, fabulous way to get long, lean, tight and beautiful today.  It&#8217;s worked for me &#8211; it could work for you!</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.yourhealthtopics.com/recommends/flirtygirl">Order Flirty Girl Fitness Now</a></strong></p>
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		<title>Herbal-H Hair Growth Spray &#8211; Is It Right for You?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 01:29:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Herbal-H is a new hair growth product that promises to regrow hair on a majority of men.
Most hair loss treatments on the market are aimed at preventing you from losing more of your hair.  While this can be effective if you still have a good amount of hair, these products provide little benefit if [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Herbal-H is a new <a href="http://www.herbal-h.com/how-it-works.php">hair growth</a> product that promises to regrow hair on a majority of men.</p>
<p>Most hair loss treatments on the market are aimed at preventing you from losing more of your hair.  While this can be effective if you still have a good amount of hair, these products provide little benefit if you have already lost most of your hair.  Unlike other products that offer a <a href="http://www.herbal-h.com/real-results.php">hair loss cure</a>, Herbal H is formulated to now only stop hair loss, but also to regrow your hair.</p>
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The <a href="http://www.herbal-h.com/cause-of-hair-loss.php">cause of hair loss</a> resulting in Male Pattern Baldness can vary from man to man.  Some men suffer from hormonal abnormalities while others may have experienced scalp inflammation like eczema or local trauma to the scalp caused by tight hair bands or cornrows.</p>
<p>No matter what the cause of your hair loss may be, Herbal-H&#8217;s &#8220;penetrating peel&#8221; technology claims to grow hair on 95% of all men.  Unlike chemical based products that contain drugs like finasteride, Herbal-H&#8217;s formula is 100% natural.  In addition to minoxidil, Herbal H also contains herbs like ginseng, angelica, polygonum multiflorum, and Pyridoxine HCL which help rejuvenate the body.</p>
<p>You do not need a prescription to purchase the Herbal-H hair regrowth spray.  If you are looking for a hair loss cure, you may want to consider Herbal-H.</p>
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		<title>Top 7 Florida Health Insurance Providers</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:18:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[No one company is best for every single person that is looking for Florida health insurance but here is a list of the top 10 health insurance providers in FL offering individual health insurance coverage:

United HealthOne &#8211; Also known as      United Healthcare or Golden Rule Insurance this company has a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>No one company is best for every single person that is looking for <a href="http://www.realtimehealthquotes.com/">Florida health insurance</a> but here is a list of the top 10 <a href="http://www.healthinsuranceproviders.com/">health insurance providers</a> in FL offering individual health insurance coverage:</p>
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<li><strong>United HealthOne</strong> &#8211; Also known as      United Healthcare or Golden Rule Insurance this company has a nationwide      network and strong HSA plans.</li>
<li><strong>Humana</strong> &#8211; Humana&#8217;s network is      slightly smaller than UHC but its plans are just as comprehensive.</li>
<li><strong>Blue Cross Blue Shield of FL</strong> &#8211;      BCBS of FL is the market leader in the FL individual health insurance      market although network limitations and prescription drug coverage      limitations keep it from being ranked higher.</li>
<li><strong>Assurant</strong> &#8211; Assurant has a wide      range of impressive health plans for affordable prices.</li>
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<li><strong>Aetna </strong>- Aetna is a big time player      on the nationwide group health insurance market but is still just breaking      into the Florida individual health insurance arena.</li>
<li><strong>CIGNA</strong> &#8211; CIGNA is also a newer      entrant to selling individual health insurance in FL but has some very      attractive initial pricing.</li>
<li><strong>Avalon</strong> &#8211; Avalon is a very small      Tampa based company but offers comprehensive health plans with some unique      benefits.</li>
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<p>The key to choosing the best FL health insurance provider for your specific needs is to do your homework so start shopping around today!</p>
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		<title>How to Choose the Best Health Insurance Company</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 01:07:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Learning how to choose the best health insurance company is almost more of an art than a science. That being said, there are certainly a number of concrete things to keep in mind as you search for the best health insurance provider. Here are some tips for comparing companies:
 #1 Nationwide Networks
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Learning how to choose the best health insurance company is almost more of an art than a science. That being said, there are certainly a number of concrete things to keep in mind as you search for the best <a href="http://www.healthinsuranceproviders.com/">health insurance provider</a>. Here are some tips for comparing companies:</p>
<p><strong> #1 Nationwide Networks</strong></p>
<p>If you encounter a provider that you have never heard of before then that may be a red flag warning you not to go any further. One of the huge advantages to choosing a large and trusted health insurance provider with a nationwide network (aka United Healthcare, Humana, Aetna, etc.) is that they have the purchasing power of many different policyholders behind them and they are able to negotiate great rates on everything from prescriptions to x-rays to surgeries.</p>
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<strong>#2 Major Medical Coverage</strong></p>
<p>If someone tries to sell you a medical discount card instead of a real major medical health insurance plan then the best plan of action is to turn around and run in the other direction. Discounts can be nice but if you develop a major illness like cancer then a discount card is no substitute for real <a href="http://www.healthinsurancebenefits.com/">health insurance benefits</a>.</p>
<p><strong>#3 Local Agents</strong></p>
<p>Every insurance company has an 800 number that you can call for assistance but often the best service comes from the personal attention that a local health insurance agent can provide. If your only option for contacting a company is purely an impersonal 800 number then you may want to look a little harder until you find a local agent that can represent that company and offer your personalized service.</p>
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		<title>Acai Pure Ultra Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:29:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most of us are trying to find healthful ways to lose weight.  While there are no easy shortcuts, there are supplements that can help.  Acai Pure Ultra is a brand new product with a breakthrough formula that can help you lose weight and get toned quickly.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most of us are trying to find healthful ways to lose weight.  While there are no easy shortcuts, there are supplements that can help.  <strong><a href="http://www.yourhealthtopics.com/recommends/acaipureultra">Acai Pure Ultra</a></strong> is a brand new product with a breakthrough formula that can help you lose weight and get toned quickly.</p>
<p>This Acai Pure Ultra review will look at the product ingredients and &#8211; most importantly &#8211; the results of this powerful superfood.  The product is built around the <a href="http://www.acaiberrystudy.net">acai berry</a>, which is native to the rain forests of Brazil.  Studies have shown that açaí (ah-sigh-ee) is one of the most nutritious and powerful foods in the world.  This highly sought after nutrient has been shown to have tremendous antioxidant power as well as amino acids and essential fatty acids.  Leading clinical researchers like Dr. Nicholas Perricone have rated the acai berry as the #1 superfood in the world and it is featured in many supplements such as <a href="http://www.bestacaiberrycleanse.com/">Acai Berry Cleanse</a>.</p>
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<a href="http://www.yourhealthtopics.com/recommends/acaipureultra"><img class="aligntop size-full wp-image-59" title="acai-pure-ultra_550" src="http://www.yourhealthtopics.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/acai-pure-ultra_550.png" alt="acai-pure-ultra_550" width="550" height="144" /></a><br />
Acai pulp contains a unique concentration of antioxidants that help combat premature aging, with 10 times more antioxidants than red grapes and 10 to 30 times the anthocyanins of red wine.  The berry&#8217;s monounsaturated (healthy) fats, phytosterols and dietary fiber assist in promoting cardiovascular and digestive health.  The amino acid complex in this berry, along with beneficial trace minerals, aids in proper muscle contraction and regeneration.</p>
<p>In addition to the acai berry extract, this supplement also contains the key ingredients garcinia cambogia extract, chromium polyniconate and Gymnema sylvestra extract.  When combined into this powerful formula, these ingredients act to add definition and shed your extra pounds.</p>
<p>What is most impressive about this product are the scientific results.  In two separate 8-week clinical studies, two groups of participants dieted and exercised.  One group took Acai Pure Ultra for Men while the other received a placebo.  The results were nothing less than astounding.  The groups that received the Acai Pure Ultra supplement averaged weight loss of 14.99 and 12.54 pounds vs. just 3.06 and 3.53 pounds for the group that took the placebo.  That is an amazing 450% more weight loss.</p>
<p>It should be noted that this product was not created to help you lose just a few pounds.  As the tests show, you could lose 15 pounds in just two months &#8211; that&#8217;s weight loss that works.</p>
<h2>Acai Pure Ultra Reviews By Customers</h2>
<p>Men who have tried this product rave about its powerful effects.  Jason R. from San Francisco, CA says that the product helped to &#8220;lean up my muscle and really get that definition I always wanted.  Nothing else comes close!&#8221;</p>
<p>For a limited time, the manufacturer of this product is offering a <a href="http://www.yourhealthtopics.com/recommends/acaipureultra">free trial</a>.  You just pay the shipping charges.  And, in a special deal for our readers, if you use the promotional code <strong>getripped</strong> you will save $1 on the shipping cost.</p>
<p>With highly impressive results and a free trial, Acai Pure Ultra for Men gets our top recommendation.  Find out what people across the country are experiencing with this powerful weight loss product.  To get your free trial simply click on the button below.</p>
<p>Our <a href="http://www.yourhealthtopics.com/recommends/acaipureultra">Acai Pure Ultra</a> review: <strong>Highly Recommended</strong></p>
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		<title>Health and Beauty Round-Up for the Week of November 28th</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 22:09:27 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Beauty Products]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[On this Thanksgiving weekend there is lots of news to keep up with in the worlds of health, fitness and beauty.  If you want to stay up to date on what is going on, here is what we&#8217;re reading now:
If you are feeling guilty about stuffing yourself for Thanksgiving, here&#8217;s an article on Making [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this Thanksgiving weekend there is lots of news to keep up with in the worlds of health, fitness and beauty.  If you want to stay up to date on what is going on, here is what we&#8217;re reading now:</p>
<p>If you are feeling guilty about stuffing yourself for Thanksgiving, here&#8217;s an article on <a href="http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/25/making-room-for-a-healthful-dessert/">Making Room for a Healthful Dessert</a> in the New York Times.  Yes, it is possible to make a healthy dessert that actually tastes good.<br />
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There&#8217;s been a lot of buzz in the beauty industry about a new product line called ReJuv.  The folks at Savvy Tracker have a <a href="http://www.savvytracker.com/rejuv-anti-aging-skin-cream-review/">ReJuv Anti-Aging Skin Cream Review</a> that goes into detail on the product.</p>
<p>If you think staying healthy is a chore and costs lots of money, the Wall Street Journal has a helpful reminder about <a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/health/2009/11/24/four-free-ways-to-improve-your-health/">Four Free Ways to Improve Your Health</a>.  Hint: getting enough sleep is at the top of the list.</p>
<p>Is it actually possible to lose weight during the holiday season, a time when most people are packing it on?  Curtis Ludlow says yes, it is possible to slim down and has helpfully provided <a href="http://curtisludlow.com/2009/11/4-holiday-flat-stomach-secrets.html">4 Holiday Flat Stomach Secrets</a>.</p>
<p>Remember, just because it is the holidays, doesn&#8217;t mean you can stay healthy, fit, and lean!</p>
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		<title>4 Useful Tips to Save on Your Health Insurance Plan</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:07:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Health insurance is one of the most important expenses for your household budget. Even though you utilize your insurance frugally, health insurance premiums have kept on increasing. However, there are some tips that you can use to save on your health insurance premium. Think about these tips for obtaining a lower health insurance premium:
1) Think [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.insurelane.com/">Health insurance</a> is one of the most important expenses for your household budget. Even though you utilize your insurance frugally, health insurance premiums have kept on increasing. However, there are some tips that you can use to save on your <a href="http://www.ampminsure.org/health-insurance.html">health insurance</a> premium. Think about these tips for obtaining a lower health insurance premium:<span id="more-50"></span></p>
<p><strong>1) Think about your coverage requirements</strong></p>
<p>Many consumers renew their policies automatically every year, without checking whether or not their coverage is modified. Cautiously consider your health insurance plan. Is there any coverage that you don’t need? One of the major trouble makers is maternity insurance. When have taken measures to surgically make sure that you wouldn’t have kids or you have attained the age of menopause, there is no ground to keep on carrying maternity insurance. Other plans like alternative medicine also create problems. If you understand that you won’t be needing these treatments or if you use these treatments rarely enough to make cash payments, eliminate that coverage.</p>
<p><strong>2) Think about making cash payments</strong></p>
<p>At present, various doctors and specialists offer cash discounts if you make cash payments for your office visit. This arrangement has been made since it’s getting more and more difficult and costly to handle insurance companies. See what type of cash discount is available. If you can manage to pay for routine laboratory tests and irregular visits, think about walking that path and keeping health insurance coverage for the important things. This is helpful since an element of the formula for working out premium is how frequently you use your health insurance. When you’re making cash payments, you’re not using insurance. Still your premium would rise every year but it wouldn’t rise as much. You can use a Health Savings Account in a supplementary way to additionally enhance the cost-effectiveness of your health care.</p>
<p><strong>3) Adjust your deductible</strong></p>
<p>You can create an emergency fund that is sufficient to make up for your deductible. Your deductible is your out-of-pocket expenses that you need to pay for health care and it doesn’t incorporate co-payments. When you have a higher deductible, your health insurance premium would be less.</p>
<p><strong>4) Shop around</strong>      </p>
<p>If you feel you can obtain a better offer elsewhere, you should shop around for a cheaper rate. Prior to making a commitment to an insurance carrier, collect many quotes so that you can go for the one that is most cost-effective for you. </p>
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		<title>The Hidden Dangers of Movie Theater Popcorn</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:22:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Few things are more enjoyable than sitting in a darkened movie theater munching on a big tub of popcorn.  But beware &#8211; the yummy popcorn is loaded with salt, fat, and calories, even in the small sizes.
The Center for Science in the Public Interest recently released a new report that examined popcorn from three [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Few things are more enjoyable than sitting in a darkened movie theater munching on a big tub of popcorn.  But beware &#8211; the yummy popcorn is loaded with salt, fat, and calories, even in the small sizes.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.cspinet.org/new/200911182.html">Center for Science in the Public Interest</a> recently released a new report that examined popcorn from three leading theater chains, and the findings are not pretty.  If you happen to be watching a movie at Regal Cinemas, that large tub of popcorn has 1,200 calories, 980 mg of sodium and a whopping 60 grams of saturated fat.  That is three-quarters of an entire day&#8217;s calories in one sitting.  It would be healthier for you to walk out of the theater and eat a McDonald&#8217;s cheeseburger instead.<br />
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Even a small size of popcorn is loaded with bad stuff.  The small holds 11 cups of popcorn which has 670 calories, 55 mg of sodium and 24 grams of saturated fat.  You would still be better off getting that cheeseburger.</p>
<p>The culprit behind movie theater popcorn is the oil it is cooked in.  Theaters commonly use coconut oil which contains 90 percent saturated fat.  Load on the salt and butter and you&#8217;re looking at one very unhealthy snack.</p>
<p>In contrast, air-poppoed popcorn with no butter added is low in calories and saturated fat and has the added bonus of containing healthy fiber.  </p>
<p>Even the &#8220;healthiest&#8221; of the movie chains tested still contained lots of fat and calories.  The small size from AMC theaters came in at 6 cups of popcorn with 370 calories.</p>
<p>Cinemark fared a bit better than its competitors because it uses nonhydrogenated canola oil for its popcorn.  Their large tub clocked in at 910 calories and just 4 grams of saturated fat.  The bad news?  1,500 mg of sodium &#8211; just about what you should be consuming in an entire day.</p>
<p>Experts say that to make your movie theater popcorn healthier, ask the concession stand to prepare a portion with no salt.  However, to really be healthy you will just need to skip the popcorn altogether.  No, not as fun as munching on a big tub watching your favorite flick, but a lot healthier.</p>
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		<title>Some Salads Are Not Healthy</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:48:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you think that choosing the salad on the menu is a surefire way to save on fat and calories, think again.  In many common restaurants salads can be loaded with toppings that make them heavier than regular entrees.  Here is a list of the least healthy salads from restaurants you probably go [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you think that choosing the salad on the menu is a surefire way to save on fat and calories, think again.  In many common restaurants salads can be loaded with toppings that make them heavier than regular entrees.  Here is a list of the <a href="http://modernhomemodernbaby.com/the-five-least-healthy-salads-in-america/">least healthy salads</a> from restaurants you probably go to on a regular basis compiled by <a href="http://modernhomemodernbaby.com">Modern Home Modern Baby</a>:</p>
<p>PF Chang’s Chicken Chopped Salad with Ginger Dressing.  This salad weighs in at 940 calories, 68 grams of fat and an astounding 2225 mg sodium.  While the underlying ingredients are not so bad, the ginger dressing loads up the calories.<br />
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Quizno’s Chicken with Honey Mustard Flatbread Chopped Salad.  While flatbread may sound healthy, at Quizno&#8217;s it&#8217;s not.  This salad has well over 1,000 calories and 71 grams of fat.</p>
<p>TGI Friday’s Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad.  I have to admit, this sounds like a pretty tasty salad, but after looking at the ingredients you&#8217;ll probably want to say away from it.  This meal packs on 1380 calories, mostly from the nuts and cheese.  If you are trying to lose weight, this is not the salad for you.</p>
<p>On the Border Grande Taco Salad with Taco Beef and Smoked Chipotle Vinaigrette Dressing.  You probably know that taco salads are not good for you, but did you know just how bad they are?  This one has an incredible 121 grams of fat and 1,680 calories.  You might as well have had the cheeseburger.</p>
<p>California Pizza Kitchen Thai Crunch Salad.  Topping the list in terms of calories, this salad has an amazing 2115 calories.  Once again, the basic salad ingredients are not to blame, it&#8217;s the toppings: peanuts, crispy wontons, crispy rice sticks and peanut dressing.  While tasty, they pack on the fat and calories.</p>
<p>If you want to lose weight, it&#8217;s okay to eat salad &#8211; just be careful about what goes on there.  If the salad is called &#8220;crispy&#8221; or &#8220;fried&#8221;, stay away from it.</p>
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