The "Reducetarian" Trend and 6 Reasons to Try It Now
A plant-based diet can benefit the planet, your health and animals -- but not everyone is ready or able to go vegan. Reducetarianism offers an alternative.
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Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
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11 Easy Post-Workout Foods and the Science of Why They Work
Post-exercise recovery can be simplified into '3 Rs' Rehydrate, Refuel and Rebuild. Learn the best way to recover after exercise with our guide to recovery snacks and post workout meal ideas. Discover why rehydration is important after exercise and find out what to eat after working out for optimal results.
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Is Eating a Banana a Day Healthy?
Bananas are an quick, convenient snack, but some people point to their sugar content as a reason to avoid them. Here's what you need to know about the ubiquitous yellow fruit.
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10 Make-Ahead Freezer Meals to Save You Time
Pick one day a week that you have time to spare — perhaps Sunday evening — and whip up a meal (or two or three!) that can be frozen for later.
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The 10 Grossest Things That the FDA Allows in Our Food
Hold the spice -- do you know what’s lurking in your black pepper? To keep our food production process humming along, the Food and Drug Administration allows certain imperfections to show up in our foods. They’re even listed out in the FDA's Defect Levels Handbook. LiveScience.
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Benefits and Side Effects of Cabbage Juice
Cabbage contains a wealth of micronutrients and is good for your health in many ways. Here is why you should add cabbage juice to your diet.
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The 5 Worst Chain Restaurant Meals (and 5 Better Options)
It’s time to take a closer look at some of the nation’s biggest chains and name names on the worst offenders and smart alternatives.
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Will.i.am shed 20 pounds by eliminating meat from his diet
Will.i.am lost 20 pounds and improved his sleep by cutting meat from his diet and eating more plant-based foods.
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7 Popular Protein Myths Totally Busted by Science
Think you know everything about this powerhouse macronutrient? Don't be so sure. Here's the truth behind common myths about protein.
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What Is Isagenix?
You may have heard of a weight-loss system called Isagenix. But what it is? And does it work? Here's what you need to know about Isagenix products.
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How Often Can You Take Magnesium Citrate?
Magnesium is a mineral naturally present in foods, but magnesium compounds -- such as magnesium citrate -- may be recommended as a laxative or to counter a deficiency. Since excess supplemental magnesium can lead to toxicity, it's important to follow recommendations for safe and effective dosing.
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How Much Prune Juice Do You Drink to Relieve Constipation?
Constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders in adults. Initial management of constipation is centered on a high-fiber diet, fluids and exercise. In addition, certain foods or beverages have the reputation of helping to manage constipation -- such as prune juice.
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Congresswoman Chellie Pingree on Why Organic Food Is an Important Issue for All Americans
LIVESTRONG's Jess Barron caught up with Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (the only organic farmer serving in U.S. Congress). Here's what she had to say about the issues surrounding organic and local food.
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Why It's Important to Choose Organic Coffee, Wine and Chocolate
Interested in the behind-the-scenes of organic farming? Learn more from LIVESTRONG's SXSW panel, "The Biggest Threats to Your Brain and Health."
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The Cold, Hard Facts: How Your Refrigerator Is a Bacterial Cesspool
Foodborne illnesses can mostly be prevented. Here are 11 dangerous refrigerator mistakes that might make you ill and how to set them right.
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These Gluten-Free Spring Rolls Are Only 230 Calories
Need a go-to summer recipe that's quick to make and won't weigh you down? These shrimp and mango Vietnamese spring rolls should do the trick.
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Benefits of Chickpeas
We answer all your questions about chickpeas and chickpea nutrition, like: Is hummus good for you? Is there protein in chickpeas? And what's the deal with chickpea pasta?
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Multivitamins Containing No Vitamin A or E
Vitamins are nutrients that are involved in many essential functions in your body. Taking a daily multivitamin supplement is a way to ensure you are getting the recommended amount of each vitamin.
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Blue Diamond Almond Milk recalled for — wait for it — containing actual milk
The manufacturing company behind Blue Diamond's Almond Breeze, HP Hood, is recalling more than 145,000 cartons of the brand's vanilla almond milk. The reason? Those cartons may contain cow's milk.
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Benefits of Turmeric Powder
Ground turmeric powder and curcumin have health benefits ranging from lowering bad cholesterol to reducing blood sugar levels. New research suggests curcumin found in turmeric is an effective agent for killing cancer cells.
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