Balanced Eating: Brain Energy, Weight Tips & Meal Plans

What are the most important energy sources for the brain? From naturopathic diets to marathon runner meal plans, prioritizing a balanced diet food list is key to gaining weight healthily or relieving postpartum complications naturally.

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19 Ways to Improve Your Barbecue

Published May,21 2018  |  By Pamela Nisevich Bede, M.S., R.D.

Every summer barbecue has room for a few healthy dishes that will keep guests happy and your body looking and feeling good.

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Do I Need More Calories During My Period?

Published May,14 2018  |  By Lauren Bedosky

Every woman's body — and thus, cycle — is different, but there are some basic guidelines you can use to figure out how much you should be eating throughout your menstrual cycle.

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14 Inflammation-Fighting Foods to Eat Every Day

Published May,12 2018  |  By Jennifer Cassetta

Whole-body inflammation can be hard to diagnose and may become chronic over time. The good news is that you can take control by simply adding these 14 inflammation-fighting foods to your diet.

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The 8 Biggest Mistakes of Trying to Cook Healthy Meals

Published May,12 2018  |  By Mary Avant

Sometimes, you can put in a ton of effort making a nutritious meal, only to find that you've fallen prey to one of the many healthy-cooking mistakes. Avoid taking the healthy out of your meal by learning about eight common cooking mistakes.

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8 Easy Eco-Friendly Food Swaps You Can Make Today

Published Apr,20 2018  |  By Oliver Jones

If you want to start thinking a little deeper about the impact that every snack and beverage you consume has on the world around you, here are some Earth Day-inspired alternatives to some of the most resource-sapping foods in your diet.

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Why You Need to Eat Fat to Burn Fat

Published Apr,20 2018  |  By K. Aleisha Fetters

For a long time, we thought avocados were good for nothing but ready-made guac and a decent California burger every now and then. But these little nutritional hand grenades were having an explosive impact on our diets for all that time. How so?

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Health Benefits of Black Glutinous Rice

Published Apr,17 2018  |  By Jessica Lewis

Glutinous black rice, also known as sticky black rice, is the unpolished, whole grain of traditional sticky white rice, commonly served in Asian restaurants, especially Thai. Despite its name, the color of the rice is closer to a deep, dark purple.

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15 Tips to Store Your Food So It Will Last Longer

Published Apr,13 2018  |  By Caroline Kaufman, MS, RDN

Have you ever opened a crisper drawer to find wilting herbs, soggy onions or a lifeless tomato? Tossed out sprouted potatoes, rancid flax meal, dried-up garlic or suspicious eggs? Here's how you should store your food so it will last longer.

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10 Essential Foods for Men

Published Apr,11 2018  |  By Katherine Brooking

Good nutrition is important for everyone, but not every guy is getting the message. Fruit and vegetable consumption is coming up short, and about 35 percent of men over the age of 20 are obese.

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What Are the Benefits of Eating a Lot of Fruit?

Published Apr,06 2018  |  By Sara Ipatenco

Fresh fruits are naturally sweet and pack huge nutritional benefits as well. Fruits act as cleansers for your body, give you energy and supply a vast array of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that promote good health.

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23 Healthy Salads Nutrition Experts Eat

Published Apr,02 2018  |  By Jessica Smith

Salads have so much potential -- though that’s not always a good thing. Topped with fresh vegetables, lean proteins, healthy fats, and homemade dressing, they can make the perfect nutrient-packed meal. But when words like “creamy,” “bacon,” and “cheese” are involved, their real potential is for packing on pounds.

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