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I admit it, I love top 10 lists! And, as this decade draws to a close, I especially love top 10’s of the decade.

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The Spark is a new book from the Chris Downie, the creator of SparkPeople.com

Sparkpeople is nothing less than a phenomenon. Many years ago I communicated with Chris Downie, when SparkPeople was in its infancy. He had set some big goals, and I’m sure he has now far surpassed them.

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In New York City, cigarettes can top $9 a pack. Why? Taxes. You can’t mandate not smoking, but you can make it harder for people to smoke.

And sure, government rakes in the cash from it, but no doubt, it’s a deterrent. If you can’t afford to smoke, you probably won’t.

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How much protein should I consume when I am losing weight? I am 196 lbs and I am 42 years old and 5′2 tall. Please help

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In my life, the “5 second rule” has saved countless M&M’s, cookies, and various inside bits of sandwiches. Is it disgusting? Of course it is!

Unless you’re a dog or have some kooky fetish, there’s no reason to eat off the floor. Okay, maybe grossing out girls — that’s funny!

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[ Note: This article was written by fitness and nutrition author Jon Benson. I have his permission to share it with you. Jon is the author of the Seven Minute Muscle Workout]

Fair warning … this one is a rant. It’s probably a bit long, but take the time to read it.

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Does anybody know about the raw food diet? I heard about it on YouTube, it seems to work.

Any tips on how to follow the diet?

[ Note: This article was written by fitness and nutrition author Jon Benson. I have his permission to share it with you. Jon is the author of the Seven Minute Muscle Workout]

You may be wasting your time in the gym or at home if you are trying to shape your body or get rid of bodyfat.

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We’ve heard proposals of “junk food taxes” in America and other countries over the past couple of years, but none have yet been introduced.

Taiwan may be set to become the first country with an extra levy on unhealthy food.

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Health Canada is proposing a strange solution to combat the potentially carcinogenic effects of acrylamide found in French fries and chips — lace them with the antidote, anti-cancer drugs.

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