http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Angela+A Wellness, Fitness and Diet Angela A Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=195492&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet Stimulants increase the activity of the central nervous system, causing increased alertness and awareness. While many stimulants such as a cup of coffee or a caffeine containing energy drink are used as a harmless pick-me-up, there is a growing trend of people using stimulants as a weight loss aid.... Wellness, Fitness and Diet Angela A Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=195493&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet Carbohydrates are the body's preferred energy source. They are abundant in most food of plant origin, and when consumed in as close to their natural state as possible, offer a myriad of health benefits. Why then have “carbs” become so popularly maligned? They seem to have usurped saturated fat as t...