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A raw food diet, or rawism, consists of eating only uncooked, unprocessed plant foods. Eating raw food is a lifestyle choice, not a weight-loss plan. People who consume raw food diets believe that eating whole foods closest to their natural state is the healthiest way to nourish the body.

Some studies have shown that cooking fruits and vegetables robs them of vital nutrients, so raw foodists do not cook their food. They eat their food in its natural state, or they dehydrate it for a crunchier texture.

A raw food diet is typically made up of 75% fruits and vegetables. Most raw foodists spend a lot of time shopping for their food and then cutting, peeling, dicing and preparing it. In addition to fruits and vegetables, other staples of the raw food diet include seaweed, sprouts, whole grains, beans, dried fruits and nuts. Anything containing alcohol, refined sugars, and caffeine are not allowed. Many raw food dieters are also vegans, meaning they don't consume milk, cheese or eggs.

Numerous benefits have been associated with a raw food diet. It can help reduce the risk of bladder, oral, pharyngeal, laryngeal, esophageal and gastric cancers. It can lower cholesterol and aid in digestion. It can also promote weight loss and aid in maintaining a healthy weight.
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Are you trying to lose weight fast? If you're stuck in a weight loss rut and can't seem to shake up the equation of eat less, move more, you may be curious to learn about the cabbage soup diet.

Keep in mind nothing says weight loss like long-term behavior changes. The cabbage soup diet, however, can be a quick fix when you want to drop those stubborn pounds. The diet lasts for seven days and may jump-start weight loss endeavors. It's a low-fat, high fiber diet for those who want to see immediate results.

The key to the cabbage soup diet is simple, too. You can eat as much cabbage soup or drink as much water as you'd like, while following the guidelines for other food. Some people find the soup bland and indicated feeling light-headed or weak because of the severe calorie decrease.


For starters, you can eat all of the fruit you want, except bananas. You can drink unsweetened tea, black coffee, cranberry juice and water. You may also eat as much soup as you want. For day two, you can eat as many vegetables (fresh, raw or cooked) as you want except for dry beans, peas and sweet corn. Although you can't eat fruit on day two, you can eat as much soup as you'd like and also have a baked potato...

A raw food diet, or rawism, consists of eating only uncooked, unprocessed plant foods. Eating raw food is a lifestyle choice, not a weight-loss plan. People who consume raw food diets believe that eating whole foods closest to their natural state is the healthiest way to nourish the body.

Some studies have shown that cooking fruits and vegetables robs them of vital nutrients, so raw foodists do not cook their food. They eat their food in its natural state, or they dehydrate it for a crunchier texture.

A raw food diet is typically made up of 75% fruits and vegetables. Most raw foodists spend a lot of time shopping for their food and then cutting, peeling, dicing and preparing it. In addition to fruits and vegetables, other staples of the raw food diet include seaweed, sprouts, whole grains, beans, dried fruits and nuts. Anything containing alcohol, refined sugars, and caffeine are not allowed. Many raw food dieters are also vegans, meaning they don't consume milk, cheese or eggs.

Numerous benefits have been associated with a raw food diet. It can help reduce the risk of bladder, oral, pharyngeal, laryngeal, esophageal and gastric cancers. It can lower cholesterol and aid in digestion. It can also

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For men, getting killer abs isn't just about exercise -- it's also about eating the best diet.

The Abs Diet, featured through Men's Health, is among the best plans for flattening your stomach in six weeks. You eat six meals a day that include 12 "powerfoods:" nuts; eggs; turkey and other lean meats; beans and legumes; spinach and other greens; peanut butter; fat-free or low-fat dairy; raspberries and other berries; instant oatmeal; olive oil; whole-grain breads and cereals and extra protein powder. This diet also builds muscle, boosts the immune system, promotes weight loss, strengthens bone, fights cancer and lowers blood pressure, all of which will help men get the best abs results.

The Abs Diet requires men to have two or three of these foods for each meal and at least one of them with each of the three snacks for the best results. Some of the tricks for incorporating the foods include mixing them up to achieve a combination of protein, carbohydrates and fat and putting protein in each snack.

Don't know what to do with these foods? Here are some ideas that will help you make the best of the Abs Diet for men:

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When you're trying to lose weight, you have to take personal responsibility for the food choices you make. Still, it's good to recognize that there are certain people in your life who can wreck your diet. Here are the top five diet wreckers you may come into contact with - and the actions you can take when you want to stick to your plan.

The Cookie-Bearing Coworker. Is that Rachael Ray in the next cubicle? Every time you turn around, the woman is bringing in food to share. Whether it's leftover lasagna from her book club meeting or cupcakes for Jim in accounting's birthday, she will tempt you just when you are at your weakest.
What to do: Pack a healthy snack so you'll have something to chew on while everyone else samples those homemade cookies.

The I-Made-It-Special-For-You Relative. Grandma will be so insulted if you don't try her meatballs. You mom expects you to take seconds when she makes her famous roast beef.
What to do: Ask what's on the menu so you can plan your meal in advance and then don't go back for seconds! Bring a healthy option (like a salad) to share with everyone.

The Thursday Night Drinking Gang. When the five o'clock whistle blows your best friends are already at...