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To lower the glycemic index of instant oatmeal, all you have to do is combine it with a little lean protein (add low-fat or fat-free milk or a half-scoop of protein powder after cooking) or healthy fat (top with a tablespoon or two of chopped nuts, which are also good for lowering cholesterol).
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Half made no change in their diets, while the other half increased calcium from low-fat dairy foods to about 1500 milligrams a day.
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Dioxin, which is fat soluble, has a "half-life" of seven years in the body: It takes that long to break down half the quantity of the compound.
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