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The Best Sources for Plant-Based Protein
If you follow a vegan diet, or simply prefer plant protein to avoid potential hormones or antibiotics sometimes found in meat, eggs, and dairy foods, getting ...
Six Metabolism Boosting Foods for Faster Weight Loss
Metabolism is the process of how the body converts what you eat and drink into energy. Even at rest, the body needs energy provided by calories ...
How Many Calories Should I Eat to Lose Weight?
OverviewBeing overweight increases your risk for chronic diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes, and may have negative psychological implications. A review published in 2010 in Archives ...
Dark Chocolate vs. Milk Chocolate vs. White Chocolate
With the wide variety of chocolate available, including milk chocolate, dark chocolate and white chocolate, how can you tell which is the best for your health ...
Yerba Mate Nutrition Facts
Commonly consumed in herbal teas or as dietary supplements such as energy drinks, caffeinated Yerba mate is an herb made from holly plants grown in South ...
Do You Really Want to Spend 23 Minutes to Burn Off 1 Coke?
In one of their latest commercials, Coca Cola asks,"What if there were a new, fun way to pay for a Coke?" No, they're not talking ...
Does Alcohol Really Cause "Beer Belly"?
You might notice a man struggling to fit his large stomach underneath the bar at a pub and assume he's a regular beer drinker because of ...
How Many Calories Do You Really Burn Each Day?
While it seems like it might be a relatively easy question to answer, the number of calories a person burns each day can vary widely based ...
6 Awesome Ways to Burn 400 Calories in One Hour
Burning 400 calories in a single hour is an attainable goal for most able-bodied individuals. Of course we burn calories by breathing and performing normal daily activities, ...
The 8 Most Unhealthy Items at Chinese Restaurants
Traditional Chinese food varies significantly depending on what part of China you visit. Chinese food is not inherently unhealthy, but there is definitely a plethora of ...
Is There Such a Thing as "Good" Sugar?
Amid a whirlwind of attacks against high-fructose corn syrup, the health-conscious set has been scrambling for alternatives. Enter agave, cane juice and even a resurgence of ...
The 5 Most Unhealthy Comfort Foods
Comfort foods are a favorite among many, and for good reason. With the first bite, they instantly provide us that warm, fuzzy feeling and can bring ...
How to Avoid Drinking Way Too Many Calories This Holiday Season
You know better than to stuff yourself silly with buttery rolls and pies at the holiday table, but are you aware that your drink choice can ...
4 Guilt-Free Thanksgiving Desserts
Thanksgiving marks the beginning of pretty much the most festive season on the American calendar. With Christmas and New Years following close behind--and the abundance of ...
The 5 Most Fattening Thanksgiving Foods
It's no secret that Thanksgiving is among the least diet-friendly holidays on the calendar. Who can resist the savory aromas of casseroles and pies wafting from ...
6 Halloween Candies That Aren't Too Bad for You
Halloween is just around the corner and you know what that means...CANDY. You can barely escape it. It's everywhere: at the grocery store, your office, ...
You Can Burn a Ton of Calories Doing This...
Do you have a green thumb? If so, you may also have a slim figure. Gardening can help gear you up for weight loss for a ...
How Many Calories are You Really Eating? You May be Surprised
Calorie counting is easy, right? Just read food labels and crunch a few numbers. While tracking calories may seem like a no-brainer, the truth is that ...
Are Skinnygirl Drinks Better for You than Regular Cocktails?
Been in the alcohol aisle of the supermarket lately? Well, if you have you've no doubt seen the Skinnygirl brand, which offers a lower-calorie solution to ...
Why Some People Can Eat A Lot and Stay Thin
We all have that one friend who seems to defy all laws of calories and weight gain. You know, the one who can put down jumbo-size ...
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3 Reasons You Need to Cut Back on Alcohol
A night out for drinks with friends once or twice a week, a weekend of binge drinking, or just one drink a night: what type of ... Read More »
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8 Odd Ways to Burn Calories this Summer
Summer time is all about enjoying yourself, so why sweat it out at the gym every day? Not only can the gym temperature be pretty unbearable, ... Read More »
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No Time for Exercise? 3 Tricks to Burn More Calories
There's no substitute for regular workouts, but some days you just don't have the time. The good news is that you're not doomed to pack on ... Read More »
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How You Can Easily Cut 103 Calories Per Day
Including snacks in your diet provides a plethora of pluses. Snacking helps ward off hunger in between meals, keeps your blood sugar levels steady throughout the ... Read More »
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Do Nuts Have Fewer Calories Than We Thought?
If nuts aren't already a part of your healthy eating repertoire, perhaps the results of a new study may entice you to add them to your ... Read More »
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How to Fight the Halloween Candy Cravings
Most parents fear Halloween candy because they loathe dealing with sugar crazed children or they feel guilty watching them scarf down a pillowcase full of junk ... Read More »
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9 Sneaky Ways to Burn Calories
While exercise is the most effective way to burn calories, we burn calories doing everything: from breathing, to digesting to simply growing. Every little bit counts, ... Read More »
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The Eating Habits of Olympians
Are the Olympics piquing your curiosity in how your diet differs from Olympic athletes? Well, here's the truth: they're actually pretty similar, except most Olympians need ... Read More »
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4 Strategies to Tame Your Sweet Tooth
You've gone through your kitchen and tossed out all processed foods. You've stocked up on fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. You've even gone organic! But you're ... Read More »
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Skinny Summer Cocktails
A delicious, refreshing cocktail can help you relax after a long day. Whether you're meeting friends or coworkers for drinks at happy hour, or you're whipping ... Read More »