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Gluten is a natural protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and some oats. Gluten is also found in foods that contain these ingredients. Some people have intolerance to gluten—suffering allergy symptoms, bloating, or stomach cramps. More than 3 million Americans have a condition called celiac...
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Pamela S. Douglas, MD, president of the American College of Cardiology, responds: Committing to a healthy lifestyle is the best way you can reduce your chances of a heart attack. Good health doesn't happen overnight, and there are some risk factors you can’t change—like your age, gender, and family history. But by following a...
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Free foods are any foods and drinks that have fewer than 20 calories or 5 grams of carbohydrate per serving. Limit free foods to fewer than three servings per day--the calories and carbs can start to add up. Some free foods:
* Sugar-free gelatin dessert
* Sugar-free frozen fruit Popsicle
* Bouillon, broth, and consommé
* Carbonated and mineral water
* Sugar-free drink mix and soft...
