• If you sit in front of a computer screen all day, make sure to sit up straight and keep your feet slightly raised off the floor on a footstool or other low object. Don't sit for long periods; get up and walk around the office or step outside for a break at least every half hour.
• Wear flat, comfortable shoes. As your stomach grows and your balance shifts, a pair of high heels will only make your posture worse.
• Always bend from

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Preventive Measures

• Discuss with your doctor whether you need medicine to help lower your cholesterol level
• Read labels on food packages
• Eat low-fat, low-cholesterol foods - the American Heart Association recommends limiting cholesterol in your diet to 300 milligrams per day
• Lose weight if you are overweight
• Discuss an exercise program with your doctor
• Stop smoking.

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The Zone Diet is a well-known and respected diet from Dr Sears. However the commercial diet and website does seem to be quite focused on making products.

One particular product may be of interest - Zone pasta. The pasta was made to conform to Zone diet standards - and has a much higher amount of protein than normal pasta.

According to the USDA nutrient database - a 60g serving (dry) of pasta has around 5.5 grams of protein.

The Zone pasta has a massive...

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Most vending machines are stocked full of junk food. With a bit of planning it is possible to replace those snacks with foods that will nourish your body.

The challenge is to balance convenience with nutrition.

Here is a guide to a selection of healthy snacks - and remember - healthy eating is not just about the number of calories*.

Raw Almonds:
Serving : 20 almonds
Calories: 139

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