7 Ways Fast-Food Companies Make You Crave Junk Food
You would think that the insane amount of calories, pitiful nutrition labels and overall guilt that comes with eating fast food would be enough to keep us away.
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Healthy diets range from structured plans like the Zone or Daniel Fast to high-protein regimens for bodybuilders. Learn how to lose weight sustainably using lean proteins, or gain weight quickly through balanced nutrition and meal timing.
13 Meal-Prep Hacks to Save Time in the Kitchen
Turn your kitchen routine into a breeze with our top 13 meal prep hacks. Learn how to save time, eat healthier, and reduce food waste by planning and preparing meals in advance.
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What to Eat Two Days Before a Half-Marathon
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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Meal Plan for Distance Runners
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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Hugh Jackman Hilariously Failing His New Year's Detox Is All of Us
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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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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How to Lose Fat on the Hips, Thighs and Buttocks
How to narrow your form when your lower body goes pear-shaped? Try this tips to lose weight and firm up your derrier.
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The Truth About Canola Oil
Maybe you’ve heard from friends, read the articles or seen the videos. Canola, they say, is harmful. Some even claim it’s a killer.
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Which Type of Yogurt Is Best? The Pros & Cons of 13 Different Kinds
Like milk, yogurt contains important nutrients such as protein and calcium. Traditional yogurt is made by adding two bacterial cultures to milk to “ferment” the lactose into lactic acid, creating a tart, sour flavor and thick consistency.
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13 Types of Nut and Seed Butters and Their Benefits (Plus, Our Top Picks!)
According to Harvard School of Public Health Nutrition Source, “People who regularly eat nuts are less likely to have heart attacks or die from heart disease than those who rarely eat them.
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14 Surprising Foods to Help Soothe Stress
If you’re like most Americans, you exist day-in and day-out with low levels of chronic stress. A recent study found that stress affects our health and that our health affects our stress levels (by a lot). And we're not just talking catastrophic stress. The buildup of everyday stress wears you down.
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How to Get a Flatter Belly by Tonight
Fear not! Gassiness and bloating can be corrected. Get your flat belly back with this all-day plan to beat the bloat.
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9 Foods for Better Sex for Women
While listening to romantic music or snuggling up to your partner might help put you in the mood, research shows that eating certain foods may play a larger role in a woman’s sexual health. “A woman’s overall health plays a big role in her sexual well-being and can positively affect conditions she may be suffering in the bedroom. Chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs), yeast overgrowth, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), vaginal dryness or moodiness and irritability are just some of the problems that can plague many women, making intimacy a dreaded task instead of the sensual and enjoyable experience it should be,” says Misti Gueron, M.S., RD, medical nutrition therapist at the Khalili Center. Research shows these nine foods might help alleviate and, in some cases, resolve your sexual discomforts.
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Health Benefits of the DASH Diet and 9 Delicious Recipes
It’s been ranked the No. 1 Best Diet Overall for six years in a row by “U.S. News & World Report.” No, it’s not some gimmicky fad diet. This diet -- the DASH diet (short for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) -- was originally designed to help lower blood pressure.
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10 Best New Gluten-Free Foods
In August 2014 the FDA labeling requirements for gluten-free foods went into effect. Prior to the ruling, the term “gluten-free” on food packages was arbitrary. With this new rule, the term means the same thing across all products: Gluten-free foods must contain less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten.
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Almonds: Nutrition & Inflammation
Eating a handful of any type of nut provides a boost of fiber, nutrients and heart-healthy unsaturated fats. But almonds have a slight edge over many other tree nuts. They contain more protein, fiber, calcium and vitamin E than seven other widely consumed tree nuts, according to the University of Michigan.
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Does Oatmeal Fight Cancer?
Millions of living Americans have a history of cancer, according to The National Cancer Institute. Although research is not conclusive, there is evidence that eating oatmeal in your regular diet can help fight cancer.
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Eating an Egg Omelette for Breakfast & Lunch for Weight Loss
No one particular food will guarantee that you'll lose weight. For this, you'll need to eat fewer calories than you burn during your daily activities. Some foods, including eggs, may be a bit more filling than others, however, making it easier for you to lose weight.
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Ice Cream for Diabetics That Doesn't Raise Blood Sugar
You may think ice cream is off-limits if you've recently been diagnosed with diabetes -- especially since many varieties are high in sugar and cause your blood glucose to rise rapidly. If you're looking for sugar-free varieties that don't raise blood sugar, the bad news is ... there aren't any.
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How Much Weight Will I Lose if I Only Eat Fruits and Vegetables for Two Days?
Although eating only fruits and vegetables may sound like a promising way to lose weight, you won't get the results you want. No matter what you eat, you won't lose much in two days.
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