Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips
A bowl of cereal can be a great way to start the day. However, not all cereals are created equally. Some cereals are so loaded with sugar that they are bowls of candy in disguise. The more a box of cereal resembles a box of cookies or candy, the less…
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Exercise is healthy for your body, but is your workout healthy for the environment? If you’re leaving behind a bunch of plastic water bottles, worn-out spandex or polyester clothing, or dead batteries in your wake, then it’s time to start thinking green. Start from the ground up by taking a…
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If you’ve decided that you’re going to exercise more this year, then you could be setting yourself up for injury if you overtrain or start exercising at a higher level than you should. A workout injury can happen to anyone, not just beginners. And it can sideline your diet and…
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Do you want to lose weight? Then buddy up. Let’s face it – the path to wellness is long and daunting. Without a good support system, it’s easy to get lost along the way. That’s what friends are for. If you want to feel like you aren’t alone in your…
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‘Tis the season to get outside and enjoy a football game, but for many, the main event is really the tailgate party that happens before kickoff. But high-fat meats that are smoked, fried or grilled can derail anyone’s diet efforts and make you sluggish before halftime. Other diet no-nos that…
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Come on baby, light my fiber! The benefits of fiber are far reaching. Fiber is probably one of those buzzwords you have heard a million times, but you really don’t know what it is, where it comes from and why it matters to you. Dietary fiber, also known as roughage,…
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If you think you’re pulling out all the stops in order to lose weight, yet the scale still doesn’t move as quickly as you’d like, then it’s time to take stock. Simple, subtle mistakes can derail any honest diet effort, so take the opportunity to examine your habits and banish…
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There are plenty of reasons to love peanut butter. For starters, it tastes great on an apple, a sandwich or by itself. Peanut butter packs a mean punch when it comes to protein and fiber. This helps eaters feel full and satisfied. A study conducted by Purdue University showed that…
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The weather is heating up outside, but that doesn’t mean you have to sweat it. If sweating is a source of embarrassment for you, whether working out or at work, see your doctor to rule out a medical condition. Once you do that, then you can take some simple steps…
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Many dieters believe they can eat as much pasta as they want without damaging their diet. But just because you’re only topping your Italian dish with marinara sauce or fresh vegetables doesn’t give you a license to consume all you want. A serving size of pasta is approximately 1/2 cup…
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