http://www.artipot.com/authors/16018/melody-biggar/ Latest articles by Melody Biggar from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/380512/msg-is-the-new-nicotine-what-the-food-industry-does-not-want-you-to-know.htm Monosodium glutamate, also known as MSG, is a common food additive. It's toxic and physically addictive. Fast food companies and other food manufacturers use MSG as a "flavor enhancer," so consumers will become "hooked" on their products and keep dishing out money for more. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:20:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/380512/msg-is-the-new-nicotine-what-the-food-industry-does-not-want-you-to-know.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/380511/the-truth-about-food-why-irradiation-is-not-the-answer.htm In a flagrant insult to both journalism and nutritional science, 20/20's John Stossel heavily touted irradiation - exposing food to radiation in order to kill any microorganisms, bacteria, viruses, or insects that may be present in the food - as the only way to ensure the safety of our food supply. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:20:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/380511/the-truth-about-food-why-irradiation-is-not-the-answer.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/353480/colonics-celebrity-weight-loss-secret-revealed.htm In order to rid ourselves of harmful toxins built up in our bodies we need to cleanse our colons. In order to lose weight, we must have a clean colon. Tue, 19 May 2009 19:42:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/353480/colonics-celebrity-weight-loss-secret-revealed.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/353479/the-diet-myth-secrets-and-lies-exposed.htm It seems like every month there is a new revolutionary way to lose weight, and it seems that more people try these diets and fail over and over again. Here I reveal some of the best kept secrets that the diet and food industries don't want you to know. Tue, 19 May 2009 19:39:38 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/353479/the-diet-myth-secrets-and-lies-exposed.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/352911/10-ways-to-speed-up-your-metabolism-and-lose-weight-fast.htm Everything you put in your body affects your metabolism. We must burn more than we eat in order to lose weight so choosing the right foods and supplements to put into our bodies is the key to successful long-term weight-loss. Tue, 19 May 2009 03:06:51 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/352911/10-ways-to-speed-up-your-metabolism-and-lose-weight-fast.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/352788/why-you-should-choose-green-tea-over-coffee-for-maximun-weight-loss.htm Green Tea has one component that coffee does not, called and EGCG. EGCG is an antioxidant with incredible health benefits from aiding in weight-loss to cancer prevention. Mon, 18 May 2009 23:25:12 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/352788/why-you-should-choose-green-tea-over-coffee-for-maximun-weight-loss.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/301658/how-to-lose-weight-fast-small-steps-equal-big-results.htm To lose weight we all know we need to eat less fattening foods and exercise more. So we know what we should do, but sometimes we feel a little overwhelmed and therefore we don't even get started. The best way to get started on any weight-loss program is to take little steps, one day at a time. Here are small steps you can start to take that will make a big difference in your... Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:24:00 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/301658/how-to-lose-weight-fast-small-steps-equal-big-results.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/298533/weight-loss-secrets-what-the-diet-companies-dont-want-you-to-know.htm The diet industry is a multi-billion dollar industry. These companies are in the business to make money, not to make you thin or happy. They spend more money on advertising and marketing than they do a on actually developing a product that works. We have become so brainwashed by the media that we are blinded to the fact that they have been fooling us for decades. Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:54:24 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/298533/weight-loss-secrets-what-the-diet-companies-dont-want-you-to-know.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/283266/colonics-how-to-lose-15-pounds-or-more-fast.htm In order to rid ourselves of harmful toxins built up in our bodies we need to cleanse our colons. In order to lose weight, we must have a clean colon. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:46:17 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/283266/colonics-how-to-lose-15-pounds-or-more-fast.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/277052/8-reasons-to-add-fiber-to-your-diet-and-lose-weight-fast.htm We should be eating 20 to 35 grams of fiber per day but most of us eat much less than that. Fiber is good for your heart, your colon, aids in weight-loss and is an essential part of a good health and weight-loss program. Here are 8 reasons to add fiber to your diet. Tue, 03 Feb 2009 01:59:31 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/277052/8-reasons-to-add-fiber-to-your-diet-and-lose-weight-fast.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/273787/three-phrases-that-will-help-you-lose-weight-and-keep-it-off-permanently.htm Here are three things to remember when you are trying to lose weight: 1. You are what you eat. 2. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. 3. Everything in moderation. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 02:31:45 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/273787/three-phrases-that-will-help-you-lose-weight-and-keep-it-off-permanently.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/273784/what-to-add-to-your-diet-to-lose-weight-fast.htm To lose weight and get healthy we often begin eliminating certain foods in order to jump start our weight-loss. Everyone tells us what we shouldn't eat. but what about what we should eat? Here is a list I have compiled of what to add to your diet to speed up your weight-loss. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 02:30:24 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/273784/what-to-add-to-your-diet-to-lose-weight-fast.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/272620/how-to-lose-weight-with-coconut-oil-the-fat-that-makes-you-fit.htm Not all saturated fats are created equal. You should add coconut oil to your diet if you want to lose weight. Not only does it help you slim down, it also has amazing health benefits! Mon, 26 Jan 2009 03:28:23 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/272620/how-to-lose-weight-with-coconut-oil-the-fat-that-makes-you-fit.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/264181/yoga-is-the-secret-to-weight-loss.htm The most effective yoga practice for faster weight-loss is Bikram Yoga. You can burn up to 1000 calories in a single session. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:05:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/264181/yoga-is-the-secret-to-weight-loss.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/263592/the-acai-berry-speeds-up-metabolism-so-you-can-burn-more-calories.htm The acai berry encourages a healthy metabolism which will then in turn help you burn more calories throughout your day. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:19:54 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/263592/the-acai-berry-speeds-up-metabolism-so-you-can-burn-more-calories.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/242944/the-acai-berry-a-must-have-super-food-for-weight-loss.htm Acai is a berry that grows on the Amazon Palm Trees harvested in the rainforests of Brazil. Acai berries have powerful anti-aging and weight-loss properties and are considered a must-have "superfood" for health and weight-loss. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:23:24 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/242944/the-acai-berry-a-must-have-super-food-for-weight-loss.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/242919/yoga-for-weight-loss-train-your-body-train-your-mind.htm The reason that yoga helps you to lose weight is because it is dedicated to helping your body eliminate toxins. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:54:12 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/242919/yoga-for-weight-loss-train-your-body-train-your-mind.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/224061/how-to-lose-weight-what-no-one-else-is-telling-you.htm If you are struggling to lose weight you are not alone. According to USA today over 65% of Americans are overweight. The reason we are fat is because we don't know why we are fat. Author Melody Biggar reveals what no one else is telling you about why we are fat and how to lose weight and keep it off once and for all. Sat, 25 Oct 2008 22:29:29 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/224061/how-to-lose-weight-what-no-one-else-is-telling-you.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/222261/thinking-thin-how-your-thoughts-can-help-you-lose-weight.htm Every thought you have about your weight and health has made you the way you are today. The law of attraction is constantly in action. Whatever you think about you bring about. As long as you think you're fat you will be fat. Think thin! Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:46:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/222261/thinking-thin-how-your-thoughts-can-help-you-lose-weight.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/222231/msg-is-the-new-nicotine-why-toxins-dont-equal-weight-loss.htm MSG is physically addictive and toxic to the body, causing weight gain, food cravings, and fatigue, and eventually leading to disease. In order to lose weight we must stop purchasing and eating food loaded with this toxin. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:44:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/222231/msg-is-the-new-nicotine-why-toxins-dont-equal-weight-loss.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/220805/an-apple-a-day-keeps-the-pounds-at-bay-the-best-fruit-and-vegetables-for-weight-loss.htm Vegetables are low in fat, low in calories, provide us with fiber and give us extra energy. You should eat more fruits and vegetables than anything else when trying to lose weight. Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:10:43 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/220805/an-apple-a-day-keeps-the-pounds-at-bay-the-best-fruit-and-vegetables-for-weight-loss.htm