'You can base your energy in your diet on either on carbohydrates or fat. Fatty foods such as cheese, butter, and cream are often considered culprits of heart disease â but according to a new study, a diet high in saturated fat could in fact bring significant health benefits.
Alaska has a longer coastline than all the other U.S. states combined. It is the only non-contiguous U.S. state on continental North America; about 500 miles (800 km) of British Columbia (Canada) separates Alaska from Washington. Alaska is thus an exclave of the United States, possibly the largest exclave in the world. It is technically part of the continental U.S. , but is often not included in colloquial use; Alaska is not part of the contiguous U.S., often called the Lower 48 .
California is the largest state by population, with over 38 million residents. 1  The stateâs largest economic industries include agriculture, entertainment and high technology. 2  The five most populous cities in the state are Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco and Fresno.