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What surprises have you found about foods you didn't realize before logging?
One of the interesting things about logging foods is what I've learned about the nutrition/calories of certain foods that are different than what I had believed was true. For instance, I always thought that peanut butter, while full of calories, had a lot of protein. Not so - at just 4g/100 calories it's not a great…
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Finally, some sound advice from mainstream press
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/16/upshot/to-lose-weight-eating-less-is-far-more-important-than-exercising-more.html?rref=upshot So many inane articles out there, it's refreshing to see something realistic
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The one myth that won't die: You need 8 cups of water
http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/you-dont-need-8-glasses-of-water-a-day/ Quite simply, there are no known benefits to drinking water beyond quenching thirst and making sure you aren't dehydrated (usually easily monitored by checking the color of your urine). I'm not sure why so many on here insist that drinking 8 cups a…
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The truth about "I still eat the foods I love"
One thing that disconcerts me a little on these boards is that when someone writes in about foods they are giving up, there is a chorus which replies "I've lost X and I still eat the foods I love". It gives off the vibe of a Slimfast commercial and implies that there is something magical where you make no sacrifices but…
