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Understanding the Paleo Diet
The Dirt: The Paleo diet—otherwise known as the Caveman diet— wants to take you back in time. Paleo fans eat only what comes straight from the soil. While there are healthy components to this diet,...
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Debunking the Gluten Myth
The Dirt: Did you know that gluten is just a protein found in wheat? Before you write it off as ‘bad for you’—you might want to see what you’re sacrificing… So, you’re self-proclaimed “gluten free.”...
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The 5:2 Diet
The Dirt: The 5:2 is derived from studies on fasting…and is exactly what it sounds like— 5 days with food, 2 non-consecutive days without. In order to properly maintain the diet, you must keep your...
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The Red Wine Diet
The Dirt: A glass of red wine is the equivalent to an hour in the gym? That cannot be real—can it? A D2D reader brought this new “trend” to our attention and we thought it would be too good to be...
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The Atkins Diet – Does it Work?
The Dirt: Fad diets certainly come and go, but the Atkins Diet is a popular weight loss program that has been around for the past 30+ years. The diet program calls for a heavy restriction of...
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Does Activated Charcoal Detoxify?
The Dirt: Activated charcoal is believed to be a detoxifier! But how much of this is factual and how much is strategic marketing? Is activated charcoal actually something we should be incorporating in...
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The Ketogenic Diet: Fueling the Body with Fat
The Dirt: Should we be burning our fat for fuel? The ketogenic diet embraces healthy fats and asks you to kick carbs, sugar, and even some protein to the curb. It has proven to be successful in very...
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