In an effort to slash sugar while still getting a taste of the sweet life, many consumers and food companies have started using stevia in everything from coffee to protein shakes. While the general thought is that…
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Skim the ingredient list of many beverages, jams, canned vegetables, or frozen foods and you’re likely to come across one that you can actually pronounce — citric acid. Despite its prevalence, few consumers know what it is…
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When you’re starting a healthy, satisfying eating plan, it’s important to know the outsized role sugar plays in your overall health. It’s in everything. While you may have heard it separated into complex and simple sugars with…
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Want to learn a skill that burns a ton of calories and improves your balance, power, flexibility, speed, strength — and could even save your life? You need to learn how…
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When it comes to achieving flawless skin, many of us think about using products to smooth, hydrate, and clear up acne. However, we may overlook a key factor in getting a glowing complexion: the effects of sugar…
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There are different types of gymtimidation. You’re probably aware of the most significant one: feeling like you don’t know what you’re doing and don’t fit in with the people who do. But it…
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Melissa Groves, RDN, LD, points out one caveat to air fryers.
“Most air fryers contain not only Teflon, but also BPA (Bisphenol A) — which have been shown to affect estrogen, testosterone, and cortisol levels,” she says, adding that some air fryers are made with ceramic…
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There’s nothing more important than sleep for a healthy mind and body — but sometimes, getting enough can prove elusive. Work, friends, family, stress, meal prep, workouts, and late-night Netflix binges can all…
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There’s been a lot of talk about good vs. bad carbs and plenty of confusion on the topic. Let’s say it once and for all: Carbohydrates aren’t inherently unhealthy. The key is understanding how foods that contain…
Good vs. Bad Carbs: Don’t Trust the Processed Read More »
Cardio can be scary for any guy or gal looking to build serious muscle. After all, the idea that cardio kills gains has been circulating around the weight room for years. So,…
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