Clams are surprisingly high in iron. So high, in fact, that t-bone steaks and beef liver don't compare. A three-ounce serving of cooked clams, or about nine small clams, has about 24 milligrams of iron.
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You can crunch, twist and plank your core every day and never achieve a six pack if you don't change your diet. For all your hard work to show, you must reduce your body fat.
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Marie Forleo, host of MarieTV, knows a thing or two about having a busy life. After leaving the corporate world, Forleo launched a successful life-coaching business, which now comprises the weekly show she hosts on MarieTV, online training courses and a book. She calls herself a “multi-passionate entrepreneur.
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Walking is hands-down the easiest form of exercise. So easy, in fact, that you likely do it without even thinking about it. You can walk almost anywhere, and walking provides a broad range of benefits. Unfortunately, researchers and health experts agree that Americans need to be doing a lot more of it.
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Chef Seamus Mullen believes in food as a healing agent. Growing up on a farm in Vermont, Mullen is no stranger to whole, nutrient-dense foods. He “didn’t know what a bad tomato was” until he went to school. But as he got older, certain foods severely affected his well-being.
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When you get that new pair of running shoes, do not immediately start to run in them. Walk around the house for a few days in them and wear the shoes when running errands around town. Wear them to work if you're allowed. This will also provide a good snapshot of how your new running shoes fit.
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Rihanna's personal trainer Dede Lagree reveals the secrets behind the singer's toned body in an exclusive interview with LIVESTRONG.COM.
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Nothing beats the feeling of knowing you’re stronger today than you were yesterday. If you train with weights on a regular basis, chances are you know how exciting it is to nail a heavy lift you could once barely budge. To score your next PR (personal record), give post-activation potentiation (PAP) a try.
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It’s pretty easy to learn from your own mistakes. But why even make the mistakes in the first place if you can learn from where others have gone wrong? While running can be as easy as putting one foot in front of the other, it can quickly become a lot more complicated. Do you need special shoes? A coach?
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When it comes to training, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned workout veteran, there’s a time and place for low-intensity training sessions. They're a great way to introduce yourself to training, start back up after a hiatus, decrease stress on a battle-worn body or boost recovery between higher-intensity sessions.
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The all-meat, or carnivore diet, is the latest craze to hit the internet. But is it healthy? We break this controversial diet down with the help of an expert.
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Laila Ali speaks to LIVESTRONG.COM exclusively about her partnership with the Think About Your Eyes campaign, as well as the greatest parenting lesson she learned from her father.
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Swelling of the ankles occurs when excess fluid gets trapped in the tissues of the lower legs. Understanding and treating the underlying cause is an essential first step. In addition, are several ways you can alleviate this ankle swelling at home.
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Suppose you want to lose weight. That means you should probably follow some simple guidelines like eating less sugar. But research also indicates that eating more protein can help you towards this goal.
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Kristina A. lost 45 pounds by identifying her goals, tracking calories and holding herself accountable.
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Traveling is all about relaxing — and while you're doing so, it doesn't hurt to feel your best and most confident. Here's how.
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These cardio moves burn maximum calories while targeting abs to help you blast belly fat faster! Do this workout as a cardio routine, or as an add-on to a strength-training session up to four non-consecutive days a week to get six-pack results.
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You might want to get in your margarita fix while you still can: there is a tequila shortage looming in the near future.
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Do its many fans know that Starbucks' PSL contains carageenan and mono- and diglycerides? It also cannot be made vegan. And there's more...
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When you’re hungry and in a rush, a bagel, protein bar or handful of cereal might be convenient, but it's a short-term fix.
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