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The Sonoma Diet Detail - You're Not Alone

Everybody struggles with weight loss. Everybody fights cravings, and gives in to temptation once in a while usually followed by periods when they feel like giving up.

It's important to remember that you're not alone. Others have been through exactly what you're going through and came out the other side slimmer, healthier, and happier.

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Wine 101

Just because your wine-loving friends use a lot of complicated lingo, that doesn't mean that you can't enjoy (and understand) what you're drinking. Knowing a few simple terms can help you through even the most formal dinner.

Bouquet: Also called the "nose," this refers to how the wine smells. You've seen people swirl wine around in a glass. This exposes more of the wine to oxygen, allowing its bouquet to develop.

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The Little Known Benefits of Mushrooms

They're not technically vegetables — without roots, leaves, or seeds, they're considered fungi — but mushrooms can be an invaluable part of your diet. Although they've gotten a bad reputation for being largely nutrient-free, they're actually a great source of selenium, a mineral that helps to boost your immune system and to decrease your risk of cancer. They're also extremely low in calories (about 20 in a cup), so they help you feel fuller at little cost to your weight loss program.

With so many varieties to choose from, you can add mushrooms to soups and salads, or sauté them with a little bit of olive oil and seasonings for a wonderful side dish. Here are a few kinds to try - click here to read

Fruits and Vegetables: Fresh or Canned, or Frozen?

Fresh fruits and vegetables are certainly the most appealing choice in terms of taste and texture, but sometimes you just don't have time to buy, wash, and chop a head of broccoli or a bag of sweet potatoes. Frozen and canned varieties not only are an easy option that ensures you get your daily dose, they can also be just as good for you because they're picked fully ripe and then processed right away.

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