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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10 Surprising Foods Nutritionists Eat (And Why You Should Too)

While it might be obvious for a nutritionist to recommend you eat fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein, wouldn’t it be nice for them to recommend something surprising -- maybe even decadent -- and then tell you it’s good for your health?

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The 13 Worst Diet Wreckers

It seems that every time we try to lose weight or to maintain a healthy weight, the number of temptations around us increase. And at times we even make excuses such as: “It’s totally fine to eat a dark chocolate candy bar every day – I heard dark chocolate is good for you.” Read on for a list of the worst diet threats.

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The Top 10 Food Calorie Searches of 2017, According to Google

What did we do before the internet? Especially when it comes to the [nutritional information](https://www.livestrong.com/myplate/) of our favorite food and drink (or just the newest and most unusual). But thanks to [Google](https://trends.google.com/trends/yis/2017/US/), all the information is right at our fingertips.

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Calories in French Macaroons

French macaroons -- also called macarons -- are fluffy and delicate, with sweet creamy or fruity filling. While these sandwich cookies may be light enough to melt in your mouth, they can be heavy in calories, partially because they contain high-fat almond meal instead of wheat flour.

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10 Surprising Flat-Belly Foods

Looking to go from a FAT belly to a FLAT belly? Abdominal bloating and/or carrying unwanted weight around your midsection can be uncomfortable and embarrassing.

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16 STRONGER Motivations from Top Trainer Nicky Holender

Need a [little motivation](https://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/559081-20-top-trainers-best-motivational-quotes/) to get stronger? Top celebrity trainer and former professional soccer player Nicky Holender worked with LIVESTRONG.COM to create [STRONGER](https://www.livestrong.

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Healthy STRONGER Snacks Under 200 Calories

Looking to [lose weight](https://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/1011786-10-ways-changing-think-promotes-weight-loss/) without giving up your [snack habit](https://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/13400507-11-healthy-snacks-you-can-make-at-the-office/)?

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Is Eating Sushi Healthy? Plus the Best & Worst Sushi to Order

Sushi may seem like an incredibly healthy meal because it’s made up of seafood which provides high-quality protein. However, depending on the choices you make you could end up with a lunch or dinner that is very high in carbs and does not contain any significant vegetables.

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10 New Year's Resolutions Nutritionists Want You to Make

As 2016 comes to a close and we’re finishing off the last of the leftover turkey and sweet potato casserole, we start looking ahead to 2017. But while most New Year’s resolutions have the best intentions, it’s rare that they all end up sticking with us.

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10 Easy Vegetarian Sides for the Holidays Everyone Will Love

It’s that time of year again! This holiday season, there’s sure to be plenty of good food to be shared with family and friends. Celebrate by beginning a new tradition: Fill your holiday gatherings with plant-based goodness. It’s a gift of health to those that you love -- and it can be downright delicious!

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The 10 Best Paleo Holiday Recipes

Think you can't indulge in any holiday feasts because you're following a strict Paleo diet? Think again! Each of these recipes are Paleo and free of grains and overly processed foods.

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Foods to Eat Before a Workout to Increase Energy

Diet is the single most important element of developing energy for your workout. Really. What you eat [can increase your energy](http://www.livestrong.com/article/1012718-heres-fuel-body-before-workout/) and prepares your body to perform at its maximum during any type of exercise.

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20 Foods That Will Make Your Cold Worse

You have a cold. You feel miserable. Tempted to reach for junky comfort foods? Think twice. Many of them will do more harm than good in your fight to get well. That’s because it’s doubly important to steer clear of foods that dehydrate, provoke inflammation or disrupt sleep when you have a cold.

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