Tag: health
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What you should know to master portion control
Today’s fast-food burgers often come in sizes — and calorie counts — much larger than in years past. Ultraprocessed foods and beverages, including chocolate, french fries, fast-food hamburgers and soda, are being sold in sizes up to five times larger than when they were first introduced, according to a December 2021 study in the American Journal […]
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6 Very Healthy Foods You Should be Eating Regularly
Most trendy diets share a list of off-limit foods, which can range from beans and dairy to whole grains and sugar. However, there are some foods considered so nutritious they make practically any approved list. Thinking in those terms can be more helpful for reaching health goals. “Thinking about what you can’t have feels restrictive. But shifting your perspective to […]
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Better Body By Bk On the Job Workout Tip:
Still standing! Sure, standing around isn’t exactly traditional exercise, but research shows it’s got more than a leg up on sitting. After all, long periods of sitting are linked to increased risk for diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease, whereas standing significantly increases your daily caloric expenditure Stand whenever you can, and consider roping in other […]
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Workout Wednesday: 10 WAYS TO MAKE FITNESS AND NUTRITION A PRIORITY
If you feel stuck in a rut and have no idea how to get back on track with your fitness and nutrition goals, you’re not alone. I
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3 Hormones to Keep in Mind for Weight Loss
If hormones were people, they’d be pretty boring. See, hormones prefer the status quo, and they’re always trying to maintain homeostasis and keep your body the same. But, like the friend who you can always manage to coax into trying a new restaurant, you can work with hormones and use them to help you lose weight.
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5 Drinks That Can Help You Lose Weight
Is what you drink affecting your ability to lose weight? The short answer is yes. Liquid calories play a huge part in our health, and the amount you consume is directly related to your ability to control the number on that scale.
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8 Healthy Summer Foods to Add to Your Diet
Find out which healthy foods to add to your diet this summer.
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How to eat healthy while still enjoying graduation party season
With the end of the year and warmer weather comes celebration. And celebration often means delicious, decadent food and lots of it. Whether it be at a graduation party, family reunion or backyard barbecue with friends, there always seems to be a scrumptious spread calling your name. And let’s not forget the dessert table. Overindulging […]
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What to Drink When Water Isn’t Enough
We all know hydration is key. Yet it seems like the whole country is on an H2O hiatus. After all, who needs regular old water from the tap when you can chug coconut water?
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