Many people are seeking to increase their intake of quality protein while consuming fewer carbohydrates. Keto, paleo, and many other low-carb diets are encouraging everyone to make these changes. Some people are doing this to reach their weight loss goals while others simply want to feel better or improve athletic performance. Shakes or Smoothies? There’s no precise line separating
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Everyone should be concerned about heart health. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. In fact, about 600,000 Americans die annually from heart disease. While there are many things you can do to lower your risk, such as exercising, not smoking, and controlling your blood pressure, diet also plays a key role in heart
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Dieting is a great way to lose weight, tone your body, and improve your overall health. With that said, dieting isn’t always great for your mental health. Many people use fad diets or crash diets that end up making them feel drained, depressed, and ultimately losing motivation to diet. Fortunately, there are some effective ways to make dieting more enjoyable.
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Even if you don’t consider yourself to be a big “sweets person,” there’s still a good chance that many of the foods you eat contain “hidden sugars” – also known as carbs (carbohydrates) that can make your blood sugar spike: • Bread • Cereal • Pasta • Rice Furthermore, you might be surprised to find out how much sugar there is in things
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Lemons and limes are citrus fruits that are filled with vitamins, minerals and health benefits. These fruits are excellent sources of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, potassium, calcium, magnesium, folic acid and flavonoids. These vitamins and minerals are necessary for optimum health. For instance, potassium is important for the brain and nervous system to function properly. Magnesium is needed for the
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Are you in the habit of making terrible food choices? This is a great time to make a change. Use this fresh beginning to make healthy food choices for the new year. The following suggestions can help you make a great start. 1) Eat your veggies. A diet rich in vegetables not only provides a plethora of vitamins and
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Too often, people fixate on what cannot be eaten when they are trying to lose weight. That’s a negative view because there are some foods that can be very useful when it comes to dieting. Here are five interesting – and possibly unexpected – foods that you might want to think about including in your meal plans when you want
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Feeling a loss of energy, concentration, and mental alertness in the early afternoon is common for many people. In part, this is due to the body’s natural circadian rhythms. The energy drop may also be the result of the food you consume. Adults, in general, tend to feel a loss of daytime energy as they age. Remedies to combat afternoon
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For years we’ve heard the refrain that breakfast is the “most important meal of the day.” It’s accepted as fact that a hearty breakfast is the right way to start your morning. But what if that conventional wisdom is wrong? Could your breakfast be the one thing that’s stopping you from losing weight? In the past, people needed a
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A gym is a great way to build muscle. However, gyms are not a requirement for becoming stronger. You can certainly build plenty of muscle while working out from home, especially if you are a newcomer to strength training. Here are six of the best exercises to perform at home to increase your muscles mass. (1.) Push-ups This classic
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