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Sea Salt or Table Salt - What is the Difference?

Posted: 12/22/2011

The chemical makeup of sea salt and table salt is basically the same, as they both contain two minerals, sodium and chloride.  Even though sea salt is marketed as the healthier alternative, they have basically the same nutritional value as well.  The real difference between the two is in taste, texture and processing.Table salt is mined from salt deposits underground,...

Detox Diets - Good or Bad?

Posted: 12/22/2011

When it comes to the world of diet and fitness, there are many ideas out there about what is good for our bodies.  When it comes to weight loss and dieting, there is a new fad in detox, or detoxification, diets, but they are not scientifically proven.  Detox diets are marketed as a way to remove toxins from the body.Specific detox diet plans differ, but the basic idea...

Are You Throwing in the Towel?

Posted: 12/22/2011

In boxing, there is a term called “throwing in the towel.” This is done by the boxer’s trainer to stop the fight, and it represents that the boxer is giving up in the face of defeat. Are you throwing in the towel when it comes to your health and fitness?We all have days when we oversleep and miss our morning workout. We all have days when we plan to hit the...