There's been a lot of excitement in recent years with the high protein diets that have become so popular in slimming circles. But if you are about to embark on one yourself, you might want to just take a moment out to consider whether a fowl smelling breath may concern you. That's right, a diet rich in protein can be a major contributor to bad breath, and this might be an issue if you are in a close relationship where a kiss and a cuddle is the norm.Putting the 'dog breath' issue aside, the most important question most folks want answering regarding high protein diets is do they work? ... Read More

In order to lose weight and improve overall health many people try dieting. According to government statistics 65% of Americans are obese. But the good news is that 38% are trying to diet.And a new survey by the national health Institute shows that a third of overweight Americans who are trying to lose weight do so by eating fewer carbohydrates. This is due in large part to the popularity of fad diets like South Beach diet and Atkins diet.The terminology "low-carb" wasn't really coined until around 1992 when the USDA announced America's model food pyramid included six to eleven servings daily of grains and starches. ... Read More