Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Nutella is having a rough year. First there were the headlines about one of its primary ingredients, [palm oil](https://www.livestrong.com/article/1012687-worst-news-ever-nutella-might-increase-cancer-risk/), increasing your cancer risk (the company refuted the claim and [Snopes](https://www.snopes.
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If you don't follow a solid meal plan while training for a half-marathon, your body might not perform the way you desire.
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Bikram yoga is practiced in a room generally heated to approximately 104 degrees Fahrenheit. The heat of the room combined with the 90-minute practice may affect what and when you eat before classes. Eating the wrong foods or too close to practice may lead to indigestion, nausea, bloating, diarrhea or constipation.
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The best recovery drink for running or any other sport depends on the amount of time you are doing the exercise. Optimal recovery drinks for a run of more than 60 minutes have different requirements than for a run of 30 minutes or less.
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You've been training for months for your half-marathon, and are excited and eager for the big day. You've even been paying close attention to your diet to improve your workouts and your race.
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Boxing is one of the best ways to get in shape and improve your health. However, head injuries can be dangerous and precautions need to be taken.
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As a distance runner, you carefully plot a training plan to improve your time, speed and endurance. Plot a nutritious meal plan in the same way to keep your body healthy, as well as fuel your training throughout the week.
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Boxing improves your cardiovascular health, makes you stronger, and even relieves stress. It has so many health benefits that it increases your life expectancy.
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Uncover the surprising truth behind McDonald's French Fries, from their non-vegetarian ingredients to the questionable preservatives used. Learn how to make better food choices and understand the importance of reading nutrition labels.
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Before your next smoothie bowl or mini meal of nuts, check yourself before you wreck your diet. First off, it's key to know whether the recommended serving size of your beloved healthy ingredients are teaspoons or tablespoons.
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Shrubs are flavored vinegars that taste great and promote gut health. Plus they can be used in your favorite cocktails
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Feeling [stressed](https://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/1011067-15-stressreducing-techniques/)? The better question would be who isnโt feeling stressed these days? But if stress turns you into a hot mess, you may want to ask your doctor about adaptogens.
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According to a new study that blew our minds, white bread may not actually be any worse for us than brown bread, after all.
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Many alternative health experts say that alkaline water -- whether purchased in bottles or created from your own tap with a pricey do-it-yourself ionizing purifier -- is an extra-healthy type of water to drink, with claims that it slows the aging process, increases energy, helps people with fertility issues, regulates
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How many meals a day do you really need? Every body and every schedule is different, and that means what works for your best friend or co-worker might not work for you.
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Sports drinks like Gatorade are designed to give you an [energy boost](https://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/1011517-8-noncaffeine-ways-boost-energy/) before and during training or sporting competition and help you [recover afterward](https://www.livestrong.
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Being cooped up during the coldest, darkest days of the year can lead to the winter doldrums, when nothing feels better than a trip to the fridge for a comforting treat.
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Weโve got some great balls of energy for you! These scrumptious bites are fun to eat and great for you. Our energy balls offer a mix of protein, carbs and good fats. With at least four grams of protein per serving, these treats are ideal after a workout.
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Hugh Jackman totally failed at his New Year's resolution detox diet, but luckily for our sake, the "Wolverine" star had a serious sense of humor about it all.
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When it comes to breakfast, the most appealing morning meals are usually the ones you can grab and gobble on the way to work.
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