Although protein-rich diets are essential for satisfying our appetites, for building muscles, and for maintaining a healthy metabolism, eating too much (for example, if you opt for a super high, protein-focused diet that excludes other food groups) you could develop these negative health issues.
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Tis’ that time of year again! Every year since it’s inception, the crack team at ActiveBeat.com has gotten together as the end of the year draws near to discuss the big, and often strange and surprising, health food trends expected in the new year. To be clear, we haven’t tested many of these ourselves, and the verdict […]
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Have you ever wondered how the world’s most popular fad diets stack up against one another as far as ease, effectiveness, and long-term sustainability? Well, you are in luck because nutritionist, Shereen Lehman, MS, co-author of Superfoods for Dummies and Clinical Anatomy for Dummies and Reuters Health writer, puts the world’s top trendy diets (5:2, Blood Type […]
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For some, the environmental benefits are enough reason to move towards a plant based diet, but for others, it’s the health benefits that play a major motivator. Whatever your reasons, the move away from meat can be a difficult one, but there are some tips that can help with the transition.
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Diet fads seem to come and go quicker than the changing seasons and for every type of person, there seems to be a different diet or health regime to suit each unique style. In this article, we’re taking a closer look at the Whole30 Diet.
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Our bodies are coursing with hormones, and those hormones are responsible for some of the most essential functions in the body, including puberty, sleep, stress levels, mood, sex drive, weight, appetite, and more. However, certain seemingly innocent habits can wreak havoc on your hormones and those vital physical and mental functions.
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