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  One of the most common things you hear of in weight loss circles is the statement of, 'I have not lost weight on the scales but my clothes are looser'. The common explanation for this is that muscle weighs more than fat and so if you are losing size but not weight on the …

  One of the most common things you hear of in weight loss circles is the statement of, 'I have not lost weight on the scales but my clothes are looser'. The common explanation for this is that muscle weighs more than fat and so if you are losing size but not weight on the …

So you've decided to eat healthier, give up high calorie foods, overly sweet snacks and sugary sodas. To quench your thirst when enjoying your lunch of lean turkey breast on whole wheat with pesto, you forgo the familiar red can and reach instead for your juice drink, contented in the knowledge that you are doing something good for your body. Or are you?

Article from the New York Times about why people find it so difficult to break the grip of Junk Food. It looks at the addictive nature of junk food.

An essential nutrient is a nutrient that the body cannot synthesize on its own -- or not to an adequate amount -- and must be provided by the diet. These nutrients are necessary for the body to function properly. The six essential nutrients include carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals and water.