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Diet

Food choices by individuals based on fitness, health, cultural, philosophical or religious considerations.

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Diet

Twinkie diet

Fitness; Diet

The Twinkie diet began with Kansas State University nutrition professor, Mark Haub. This diet consists of eating one packaged cakelet snack, such as Twinkies, Little Debbies, mini powdered dougnuts, ...

AdvoCare

Fitness; Diet

AdvoCare International is a company that sells energy drink, skin-care and weight-loss products. In 2009, it became the official sponsor of the NCAA-sanctioned Independence Bowl, which is an annual ...

Dukan diet

Fitness; Diet

The Dukan diet is a protein-based diet designed by French nutritionist and dietician, Pierre Dukan. The diet is based on a list of over 100 allowed foods, as well as four specific ground pillars also ...

fletcherize

Fitness; Diet

Fletcherize means to chew (food) slowly and thoroughly. This word is an eponym, derived from Horace Fletcher, an American food faddist and dietician who lived from 1849 to 1919. Fletcher believed ...

entomophagy

Fitness; Diet

The consumption of insects by people as part of a regular diet. Eating insects, which are high in protein and low in fat, can help fight global warming, pollutions, and hunger. Entomophagy is already ...

Mediterranean diet

Fitness; Diet

Mediterranean diet is a food style popular in Southern Europe that is rich in olive oil, nuts, beans, fruits and vegetables. The diet is moderate to high in fat, but it's rich in healthy fats and low ...

yogurt

Food (other); Diet

A custard-like food made from curdled milk and it often consists of fruits and other ingredients to enhance the flavor and taste.

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