The following is a guest article by Monica Reinagel, M.S., author of The Inflammation Free Diet Plan, and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of Diet Blog authors.

Chronic, "silent" inflammation is a common condition that researchers have recently been focused on as an underlying cause of diseases from heart disease to depression - however systemic inflammation could also be making it more difficult for you to lose weight.

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Starbucks is renowned for having some fairly calorie-dense drinks (think of the holiday special Pumpkin Spice Crème at 500 Calories).

However, until recently, caffeine amounts have been somewhat of a mystery. Here is a handy table comparing caffeine for the various drinks.

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It's a struggle to get my young child to eat healthy. Many times I am successful - and I congratulate myself on a another job well done.

Then later I find the chewed-up spat-out morsel lying on the ground outside.

At least I tried, and at least she tried - before deciding it tasted just a little bit "too healthy".

She does like nuts however: at last a good snack food to take to school.

But wait... One of the kids in the class has an allergy...

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The September 2007 issue of Scientific American was a special on Diet, Health and Food Supply. It contains a multitude of insightful pieces on the most pressing food and health related issues facing our world today.

One such article is entitled “The World is Fat” by Barry M. Popkin. This article should serve as a red alert to the true impact of obesity across the world.

Here is a summary of this piece:

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Another testament to gluttony:

Hardee's presents the Country Breakfast Burrito.

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If you ever wanted proof of the commercial juggernaut that is called dieting - this is it.

Kraft Foods is rolling out a vending machine stocked with South Beach Diet branded food.

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Pole dancing fitness has carved out a niche for itself in the past few years - becoming one of the hottest fitness trends. Recently, instructors have been offering classes to children as young as 11. To be fair, those offering classes vehemently maintain that there are no “adult moves” taught, and that there is no actual “pole dancing” involved. Still, many are outraged by the concept.

Here are some points to ponder;

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Over the next few years more and more biodegradable food packaging will become available. A number of suppliers (in the US) have begun stocking "Spudware" - a range of cutlery made from 80% vegetable starch and 20% soy or other vegetable oils.

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Found on eBay: A vintage exercise device that can... well, uh... I don't know.

Can you figure it out?

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