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What Kind of Carbs are Starch and Fiber?
Starch and fiber are both complex carbohydrates, but your body processes them in very different ways — one provides energy, while the other meets non-energy nutritional needs. For optimal health, m...
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How To: Proper Form for Deadlift with Dumbbells
The deadlift is a powerhouse exercise that works your glutes, hamstrings, abductors, upper and lower back and even your abs. It’s also a risky exercise if you do it incorrectly. Compromising prope...
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The Effectiveness and Benefits of Weight Loss Shakes
The general formula for weight loss is to take in fewer calories than you burn. There’s nothing about weight loss shakes that magically makes you thin, but subbing for them over higher-calorie foo...
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Benefits of Water Jogging
Water jogging provides similar cardiovascular benefits as jogging on land without the impact, making the activity ideal for older adults or anyone with joint problems or injuries. The exercise als...
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In-Season Foods that Stay Fresh Longer
The most expensive food is the food you throw away. And organic items gets really expensive, especially if you’re throwing them out! Are you someone who never buys fresh produce because it goes bad...
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What are the Benefits of Protein Shakes When Trying to Build Muscle?
Want to get bigger muscles? Be prepared to put in the work. Protein shakes can help you get the nutrition you need to gain and maintain lean muscle, but they’re no substitute for regular strength-...
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No Energy on a Low-Carb Diet
Carbohydrates provide fuel for the body, so it’s common to experience decreased energy levels on a low-carb diet. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that carbohydrates make up 45 to 65...
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Gluten Free Diet Guide
Going on a gluten free diet is a major undertaking, but it can make a positive difference in your life. Every food and beverage you consume needs to be examined for hidden traces of gluten. For tho...
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How To: Reduce the Buildup of Lactic Acid
During an intense exercise, like sprinting or lifting heavy weights, your body requires more energy than normal to keep the muscles functioning. In this case, the body metabolizes glucose to delive...
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Does Eating High Carbs But Low Calories Equal Weight Loss?
If you love carbs and want to lose weight, there’s good news, as long as you eat a low-calorie diet, the pounds will come off no matter what you eat. That said, overloading on carbohydrates is detr...
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