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		<title>Dr. Andrew Weil&#8217;s Pasta Puttanesca Recipe from Dr. Oz</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On today&#8217;s Dr. Oz, he visits with Dr. Andrew Weil to discuss the benefits of living a more holistic, naturally health lifestyle. Weil is a leader in alternative health practices, authoring books like Eating Well for Optimum Health in which he prescribes food as medicine. On the Dr. Oz episode, Dr. Weil shares five secrets [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Nitric Oxide is Not the Miracle Muscle Builder Advertisers Claim</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Nitric oxide (NO) is a naturally occurring free radical in your body that supplement companies are claiming can actually boost your workout performance. Those looking to increase muscle mass are drawn to the claims that NO can enhance workout performance, increase stamina and promote muscle repair. Sounds like a magic little pill, but is it [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/02/nitric-oxide-is-not-the-miracle-muscle-builder-advertisers-claim/</link>
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		<title>Tai Chi Helps Parkinson&#8217;s Patients Study Shows</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A new study conducted by the Oregon Research Institute suggests that the practice of Tai Chi may provide a number of different benefits to patients suffering from mild to moderate Parkinson&#8217;s disease. The four-year study was funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, and followed 195 patients who participated in different forms [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/02/tai-chi-helps-parkinsons-patients-study-shows/</link>
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		<title>3 Ways to Make Chocolate Dipped Strawberries for Valentine&#8217;s Day</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Other than a box of chocolates, the dessert most synonymous with Valentine&#8217;s Day is the strawberry. Finally, a holiday with a love affair with fruit! Strawberries are an incredibly delicious and healthy fruit. They are an exceptional source of antioxidants. While they are a generous source of vitamin C, that really only applies to the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/02/3-ways-to-make-chocolate-dipped-strawberries-for-valentines-day/</link>
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		<title>Gwyneth Paltrow Using Fear to Motivate, Not Motivated By Fear</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There are many types of motivation for making any change. Some people decide to make a change for their children, to be able to keep up with them and play with them more. Some people decide to make a change to feel better about themselves &#8211; like Brittany Aberle wanting to be &#8220;steamy hot.&#8221; Some [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/02/gwyneth-paltrow-using-fear-to-motivate-not-motivated-by-fear/</link>
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		<title>Diet Supplement Comparison: Raspberry Ketones vs. Hoodia vs. Acai</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Let&#8217;s face reality. As much as doctors and pharmacists will tell you there are risks in taking diet pills and the effects they could have on your health, people take them anyway. What I do believe in is the power of knowledge and educating yourself before taking any chances. Let&#8217;s take a look at three [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/02/diet-supplement-comparison-raspberry-ketones-vs-hoodia-vs-acai/</link>
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		<title>Pinterest Finds for Healthy Homemade Valentine&#8217;s Day Gifts</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the sweetest holidays of the year is upon us, Valentine&#8217;s Day. We love the simple kind of Valentine&#8217;s Day; handmade cards and treats speak volumes over the manufactured and processed sentiments at the grocery store. Before you default to the red and pink aisle at the drug store for your Valentine&#8217;s Day gifts, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/02/pinterest-finds-for-healthy-homemade-valentines-day-gifts/</link>
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		<title>Jack in the Box&#8217;s Bacon Shake is a Nutrition Nightmare</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It seems everywhere you turn, bacon is showing up from the typical morning fare to the not-so-typical places, like donuts or dipped in chocolate. Wherever you’re finding it, one thing’s for certain, bacon is on the scene. Many say social media has led to a re-birth of bacon and its popularity. Others call it “hipster [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/02/jack-in-the-boxs-bacon-shake-is-a-nutrition-nightmare/</link>
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		<title>Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Audition Casting Calls this Weekend</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The casting team of Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition is making its way to several locations across the U.S. for an open casting calls this weekend. They will be looking for candidates to appear on the show&#8217;s third season under the guidance of trainer and host Chris Powell. On Saturday, February 11th, they will be [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/02/extreme-makeover-weight-loss-audition-casting-calls-this-weekend/</link>
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		<title>Eat Maca to Boost Your Sex Power</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By Abra Pappa for Nutritious America.com We are just days away from Valentine’s Day, which means buckets of chocolates and red roses to symbolize the ubiquitous love fest that is February 14th are being snatched up across the globe. Roses and chocolates are nice, but what if I told you there is one food that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/02/eat-maca-to-boost-your-sex-power/</link>
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		<title>Cake for Breakfast Can Curb Cravings Study Claims</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A new study from the Tel Aviv University found that eating dessert with breakfast may keep you from craving sweets later in the day. Many studies have shown the importance of eating breakfast for good metabolic function, in addition to showing that a bigger morning meal aids in weight loss. How can starting your day [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/02/cake-for-breakfast-can-curb-cravings-study-claims/</link>
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		<title>Dr. Oz&#8217;s Raspberry Ketones Dismissed by Dietitian as TV Hype</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Is Dr. Oz more showman than doctor? His theatrical endorsement of dubious weight loss products points to the former. On his show this week, in a 75-second segment, he introduced a ‘revolutionary metabolism booster that you’ve never heard of’: raspberry ketones. While displaying a generic purple jar of capsules, Dr. Oz said, “I have vetted [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/02/dr-ozs-raspberry-ketones-dismissed-by-dietitian-as-tv-hype/</link>
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		<title>Dr. Melina Jampolis Sounds Off on Paula Deen, School Lunches, and Heart Health Awareness</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There are a lot of big things making some big headlines in the health space these past few weeks. We sought out some insight on the hottest stories of late from one of the most respected names in health and wellness, Dr. Melina Jampolis. Known to most as Dr. Melina, she is an internist and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/02/dr-melina-jampolis-sounds-off-on-paula-deen-school-lunches-and-heart-health-awareness/</link>
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		<title>Yoga for Lovers: No Partner Necessary</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Celebrated as the month of love, February can be a little sad for those who are without a special someone. Valentine’s Day, with all of its commercial grandeur and hype, doesn’t have to be a let down if you’re alone. No one else but you is required to feel love. Several thousand years ago, Rumi, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/02/yoga-for-lovers-no-partner-necessary/</link>
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		<title>Lap-Band Surgeries Halted While LA Clinics are Investigated</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The New Life Surgery Center in Beverly Hills and the Valley Surgical Center in West Hills have stopped performing Lap-Band surgeries while they conduct a top-to-bottom review of the medical procedure. These two California clinics are affiliated with the 1-800 GET THIN marketing company and the move to stop procedures comes after Irvine-based Allergan’s announcement [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/02/lap-band-surgeries-halted-while-la-clinics-are-investigated/</link>
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		<title>Try Snowga for a Breath of Fresh Air</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Many people will be hitting the ski slopes over President’s Day weekend, and lift lines will continue to grow through spring break and beyond. The air may be thin at the top of the lift but that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to breathe. In fact, Anne Anderson, a certified ski instructor from Mohawk [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/02/snowga-yoga-combines-skiing-and-yoga/</link>
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		<title>Madonna&#8217;s Famous Arms Beginning to Lose Their Bulk</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Whether good or bad, Madonna always makes news. Her music and career tend to be her biggest attention grabbers, however, her arms seem to pull a close second when it comes to attention. Love them or hate them, Madonna’s arms have a career all their own. In the last 10 years Madonna’s biceps started making [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/02/madonnas-famous-arms-beginning-to-lose-their-bulk/</link>
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		<title>Bread, Not Salty Snacks Responsible for Excess Sodium Consumption</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Centers for Disease Control compiled a list of the top sources of sodium in the American diet, and the list is likely to surprise you. Nine out of ten Americans consume too much salt on a daily basis, but the culprit isn&#8217;t salty snacks like pretzels or chips. In fact, you may be eating [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/02/bread-not-salty-snacks-responsible-for-excess-sodium-consumption/</link>
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		<title>Raspberry Ketone Touted as Miracle Fat-Burner by Dr. Oz</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dr. Oz featured the weight loss supplement raspberry ketone on yesterday&#8217;s show, touting it as a &#8220;miracle fat burner.&#8221; We&#8217;re always leery of any diet pill that promises &#8220;miracles,&#8221; but we&#8217;re also willing to find out if it does what it claims. Weight loss expert Lisa Lynn was a guest on yesterday&#8217;s show, who explained [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/02/raspberry-keytone-touted-as-miracle-fat-burner-by-dr-oz/</link>
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		<title>Beyonce&#8217;s Post-Baby Body Wows Fans at Carnegie Hall</title>
		<description><![CDATA[New mom Beyonce was spotted out on the town looking healthier than ever just one month after the birth of her daughter. Beyonce and her husband Jay-Z welcomed Blue Ivy into their lives on January 7, 2012. On February 7 and 8, 2012 the power couple was attending and hosting a major benefit at New [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/02/new-mom-beyonces-post-baby-body-wows-fans/</link>
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		<title>Vegans Make Sexier Valentine&#8217;s Day Recipes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By Dana Shultz of My Little Celebration Question: How do you make Valentine’s Day even sexier than it already is? Easy. Make it vegan. Because nothing says sexy like healthy, and vegans know all about that.   Vegans not only enjoy countless health benefits from their diet &#8211; like lowered risk of heart disease and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/02/vegans-make-sexier-valentines-day-recipes/</link>
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		<title>Michelle Obama Works Out Jimmy Fallon at the White House [VIDEO]</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Jimmy Fallon in spandex at the White House? Where&#8217;s Secret Service or a good watch dog when you need them? The first lady continues a marathon promotion for her Let&#8217;s Move initiative&#8217;s second anniversary with an appearance tonight on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. In one of the grand rooms of the White House, Michelle [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/02/michelle-obama-works-out-jimmy-fallon-at-the-white-house/</link>
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		<title>Marilyn Chivetta Lost 129 Pounds with Bistro MD and by Claiming Her Cleavage</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Single, two kids, sick, unemployed, and weighing in at 315 pounds, Marilyn Chivetta&#8217;s story seemed hopeless. That might be most people, but it&#8217;s not Marilyn. This is a woman whose wedding was called off six days before the vows, and she still hosted the reception, a party she ended up calling the Broken Heart Ball. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/02/marilyn-chivetta-lost-129-pounds-with-bistro-md-and-by-claiming-her-cleavage/</link>
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		<title>Maria Menounos Flaunts Bikini Ready Body After Losing Super Bowl Bet</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Maria Menounos is a woman of her word, and hosted Extra donning a New York Giants bikini in the wintery streets of NYC on Monday after she bet fellow correspondent AJ Calloway that the New England Patriots would win this year&#8217;s Super Bowl. The sight of Menounos in the tiny bikini hosting next to a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/02/maria-menounos-flaunts-bikini-ready-body-after-losing-super-bowl-bet/</link>
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		<title>Katharine McPhee Overcame Bulimia with Intuitive Eating</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Katharine McPhee has overcome huge personal challenges on her journey to professional success. Currently getting big attention for her role in the new show Smash, McPhee has found a balanced approach to food and exercise after struggling with a severe eating disorder. The singer and actress suffered from bulimia for many years, culminating in three [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/02/katharine-mcphee-overcame-bulimia-with-intuitive-eating/</link>
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		<title>Dr. John Spencer Ellis&#8217; Advice for Resolutions, Personal Trainers, and Eating Right</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Few people know more about the fitness industry than Dr. John Spencer Ellis. Active in the fitness and health community for more than 20 years, and a renowned member, Ellis is known for a variety of things, including his stint on the Real Housewives of Orange County, the creation of NESTA, and most recently the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/02/dr-john-spencer-ellis-advice-for-resolutions-personal-trainers-and-eating-right/</link>
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		<title>Chobani Blood Orange Smoothie Perfect for Rising and Shining</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There are stories that Elvis Presley would eat one food, in particular meatloaf, for weeks. It would be the only thing he&#8217;d eat. I tend to get in to similar ruts with breakfast. It will be three months of nothing but scrambled eggs and toast. And then I&#8217;ll switch to months and months of Cheerios, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/02/chobani-blood-orange-smoothie-perfect-for-rising-and-shining/</link>
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		<title>In February, Men Must Face the Facts of Heart Disease, too</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Heart disease happens when a number of ‘risk factors’ add up. Some of the risks &#8211; gender, genetics and age &#8211; are uncontrollable; but others &#8211; smoking, inactivity, excess weight, high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes &#8211; are within our control. The key to preventing heart disease is to eat a healthy diet, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/02/in-february-men-must-face-the-facts-of-heart-disease-too/</link>
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		<title>Challenge: Buy 30 Days of Groceries at Whole Foods on a Poverty-Level Budget</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever pictured yourself doing a happy dance in the grocery store because you could afford oranges? No? Me neither, but that’s what happened during my 30-day challenge to feed my family of three at or near the poverty level. There were also moments of frustration and a few tears shed. Here’s how it [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/02/challenge-buy-30-days-of-groceries-at-whole-foods-on-a-poverty-level-budget/</link>
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		<title>Sadie Lincoln Is the Trainer Behind Barre3 and Madonna&#8217;s Hot Bod</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sadie Lincoln gave up on a traditionally successful career at 24 Hour Fitness to start barre3 with her husband Chris Lincoln, but the leap of faith paid off as the program has gained much success.  The classes and at-home workouts have gained popularity and a loyal following across the country. Madonna loves barre3 workouts so [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/02/sadie-lincoln-is-the-trainer-behind-barre3-and-madonnas-hot-bod/</link>
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		<title>Perez Hilton Launches FitOrbit with Celebrity Trainers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Perez Hilton is promoting the online trainer program FitOrbit in a big banner on the top of FitPerez today. The infamous celebrity blogger flexes his biceps in the ad spot, under the tagline &#8220;FitPerez Says…Personal Attention Gets You Better Results.&#8221; The FitOrbit is a service that matches clients with personal trainers who provide guidance online. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/02/perez-hilton-lunches-fitorbit-with-celebrity-trainers/</link>
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		<title>New Contrave Trials Approved by FDA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The pharmaceutical company Orexigen Therapeutics reached an agreement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a heart-safety trial of the obesity drug Contrave. Regulatory officials worry that the previously rejected experimental drug may increase cardiovascular risks, which the placebo-controlled trial has been designed to measure. The trial will enroll 10,000 patients and will study [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/02/new-contrave-trials-approved-by-fda/</link>
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		<title>Billboards Blame Obesity on Cheese. Do Your Thighs Agree?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you love cheese, you’re not alone, and you may not want to read this. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) believes cheese to be the guilty culprit of our nation’s obesity problem. They believe it so much that they have recently began a billboard campaign in Albany, New York. Large billboards display dimply [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/02/billboards-blame-obesity-on-cheese-do-your-thighs-agree/</link>
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		<title>At Age 53, Madonna&#8217;s Fit Body Rocked the Super Bowl</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Last night’s Super Bowl Halftime Show proved that age is no barrier to good health. The pop superstar Madonna, now 53, stole the show, looking fitter than ever. Wearing a mini-skirt and fishnets, Madonna danced and performed with many other big names, including LMFAO, Cee-Lo Green, and Nicki Minaj. Many of her dance moves showed [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/02/at-age-53-madonnas-body-rocked-the-super-bowl/</link>
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		<title>Recovering from Post-Super Bowl Depression</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You have heard of postpartum depression. You may have heard of post-nuptial depression. You might have even heard of post-adoption depression syndrome. Today, I am introducing the idea of a post-Super Bowl depression. There are hormonal changes involved with postpartum depression, but there are other contributing factors that all of these share, as well as [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/02/recovering-from-post-super-bowl-depression/</link>
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		<title>Improved Heart Health Directly Reduces Risk of Type 2 Diabetes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By Dr. Wayne Andersen, co-founder of Take Shape for Life Type 2 diabetes is the most common kind of diabetes, accounting for more than 90% of cases. People are at the highest risk if they are overweight or obese. In addition, advancing age, smoking, and inactive lifestyles increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/02/improved-heart-health-directly-reduces-risk-of-type-2-diabetes/</link>
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		<title>CDC Now Recommends Hepatitis B Vaccine for Diabetics</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We are now in the era of preventative medicine. Susan G. Komen&#8217;s recent reversal of their funding to Planned Parenthood was mainly due to the protest by people because their funding helps provide mammograms to detect breast cancer in women who can&#8217;t afford them. Thousands of free flu shots are provided in low income areas. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/02/cdc-now-recommends-hepatitis-b-vaccine-for-diabetics/</link>
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		<title>2012 Super Bowl Commercial Winners: Oikos and Belvita [VIDEOS]</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s time to kick-off the second biggest food holiday of the year &#8211; Super Bowl. Yes, this annual NFL game is more than just an event, it&#8217;s considered by most to be a holiday. There&#8217;s something in Super Bowl Sunday for everyone, whether you&#8217;re the consummate party host, the consumer of game-day food, viewer of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/02/2012-super-bowl-commercial-winners-oikos-and-belvita/</link>
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		<title>BHA is Lurking in Your Cereal, but is it Safe?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By Lauren O&#8217;Connor, MS, RD for Nutri-Savvy. You may tread on it, wear it, and yes, even ingest it! The same chemical used in making tires and the make-up you wear may be found in a wide variety of common, everyday food products. Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) is a synthetic chemical found in petroleum, rubber, cosmetics, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/02/bha-may-be-lurking-in-your-cereal-but-is-it-safe/</link>
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		<title>The Holistic Approach to a Healthy Heart</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By Kelly Canull, an online soul and life coach at KellyCanull.com. Every year, heart disease claims more and more lives. Countless people have had their journeys needlessly cut short. Even more people have been unable to receive the mindful and soulful benefits of having those people in their lives. Heart disease and other violent matters [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/02/the-holistic-approach-to-a-healthy-heart/</link>
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