While the old adage “too much of a good thing” might be adept—too little of a certain nutrient or food group can also be unhealthy. Take fat for instance; your body, and especially your organs, do require a certain daily amount to function properly. So if you’re still riding the fat-free diet bandwagon, consider incorporating […]
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A new report suggests that it’s actually possible to train your brain to prefer healthy foods, like fruits and vegetables, over junk food. The report comes from researchers at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Center on Aging, which is based at Tufts University in Massachusetts. The research team studied the brain activity of adult […]
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We’ve all done it, there’s no use denying it—we’ve all gone a little, or a lot, overboard, with a food binge. Whether it’s triggered by stress, a night out on the town, or a holiday gathering, here are some tips on how to quickly bounce back after a food binge.
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A new report shows that most of us still aren’t eating enough fruits and vegetables. At the same time, the report shows that eating more fruits and veggies can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease. The report, which was recently published in the British Medical Journal, is based on sixteen studies involving over 800,000 […]
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If you want to know what it takes to fuel up for success, stay lean, improve your energy, and stay motivated, ask one of our 2014 Sochi Olympic athletes. The following Olympic athletes share their “golden” health advice to live by… 1. Team Work is Motivating “It’s hard to get motivated…especially when it’s the dead […]
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You might swear by the buttery goodness on your morning muffin or on your favorite mid-day sandwich, but the truth is you don’t have to sacrifice taste to skip that dollop of extra calories, sodium, and fat. Here are 10 tasty and healthier alternatives that you can swap for butter…
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