Complete Nutrition Guide: Superfoods, Keto & Metabolic Health

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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The Sunflower Seed Diet

Unless you are a bird or hamster, eating a diet that consists mainly of sunflower seeds is not a healthy or effective method of weight management. There is no official sunflower seed diet, but sunflower seeds can be a nutritious part of a well-balanced human diet or weight-loss plan.

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How Does Healthy Eating Affect Physical, Mental & Social Health?

Healthy eating is one tenant of a well-balanced life. Healthy eating means getting enough of every important nutrient; choosing a variety of foods from every food group; and avoiding excessive fat, sugar, salt and alcohol. Your physical, mental and social health are connected to your diet and to one another.

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9 Ways to Help Avoid Vitamin D Deficiency

Vitamin D has made its way out of the shadows of calcium to become the new “it” micronutrient. Responsible for brain development, strong bones, muscle and cardiovascular function, healthy lungs and airways, and keeping your immune system strong, vitamin D is crucial for overall good health.

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10 Things Your Gym Won't Tell You

While you work on your abs, your gym works to make its financial bottom line. Read on to find out 10 things most gyms won't disclose to you before you sign up.

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The 10 Most Dangerous Valentine’s Day Candies

It’s about that time of year when Valentine’s Day candies start popping up in stores everywhere. And while the colorful treats may look innocent and sweet, most of what’s on display is overly processed, packaged foodstuff loaded with added sugar, artificial ingredients and saturated fat.

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Is Eating Carbs REALLY Bad for Me?

I’m pretty sure carbs are trying to kill me. It’s not like they’re meeting in a diner and exchanging envelopes and calling each other later to say, “That thing? It’s done.

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Calories in Chips & Guacamole

Although tortilla chips and guacamole are based on healthy ingredients — grain and avocado — the combination of these finished foods is not necessarily healthy. Chips and guacamole can be a high-calorie way to start your meal, so balance your meal carefully.

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Nutrition Information for Alaskan Rolls

Sushi is a Japanese food made from rice, fish, seaweed and other ingredients. Different ingredients produce different rolls, such as the California roll and Alaskan roll. According to the Sushi Sama website, the Alaskan roll includes avocado, imitation crab meat, rice, salmon and nori, which is toasted seaweed.

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How Many Calories Does a Costco Croissant Have?

Costco offers pre-packaged croissants in its stores. Croissants can be a breakfast option, snack or used for sandwiches. However, these croissants are high in calories and should be consumed in moderation. Costco croissants contain 339 calories per serving, notes [LIVESTRONG's MyPlate calorie tracker app](https://www.

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Calories in a Bacon Cheeseburger

A bacon cheeseburger, commonly made with a hamburger patty, a slice of cheese and two to three slices of bacon on a hamburger roll, is a delicious indulgence now and then. The calories in a bacon cheeseburger can really vary depending on what restaurant is preparing it or if it's homemade.

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10 Good-for-You Dips and Spreads for the Big Game Gathering

Friendly gatherings are often associated with scrumptious spreads and dips, many of which may be unfriendly for your hips. So whether you’re hosting or attending a casual party or game-day gathering, you’ll want to whip up one (or more!) of these better-for-you recipes.

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