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Fad Diets That Are Actually Really Unhealthy
Medically Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Fad Diets That Are Actually Really Unhealthy

The best way to stay healthy is by getting sufficient exercise and changing your diet to involve less fatty and sugary foods and adding more nutritious meals. However, people are still flocking to these “miracle” diets – so let’s take a closer look at 13 of them that can actually be detrimental to your health.

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Negative Health Effects of Eating Too Much Protein
Medically Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Negative Health Effects of Eating Too Much Protein

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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6 Weird and Wonderful Superfood Trends for 2017
By Emily Lockhart Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

6 Weird and Wonderful Superfood Trends for 2017

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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Infographic: Putting 7 Popular Diets to the Test
By ActiveBeat Author Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Infographic: Putting 7 Popular Diets to the Test

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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What to Know Before Committing to a Low Carb Diet
Medically Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

What to Know Before Committing to a Low Carb Diet

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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