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5 Late-Night Snacks for Every Kind of Craving, According to an RD
Read More: 5 Late-Night Snacks for Every Kind of Craving, According to an RDFeeling snacky after dinner? Itโs not uncommon to want a late-night snack. In fact, an online survey from Harris Poll found that 83 percent of consumers report snacking at least one night a week โย and that 54 percent of snackers feel guilty about their go-to choices. Skip the guilt next time you indulge in a…
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The New Rules of Carb Loading for Endurance Athletes
Read More: The New Rules of Carb Loading for Endurance AthletesSure, weโre all familiar with the word โcarbohydrate,โ but what exactly is a carb, what does it do, and why should athletes want to carb load? Letโs begin with the basics. Carbohydrates are one of three types of macronutrients used by the bodyโthe other two being fat and protein. Carbohydrates come in many forms, including…
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How to Choose Sustainable Protein Sources
Read More: How to Choose Sustainable Protein SourcesWe all know that eating enough protein is a non-negotiable if youโre trying to support your muscle growth. After all, protein is the building block of muscles, making it a key macro for people who want to bulk up or see more tone.ย But if you want to support your muscles while supporting the environment,…
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6 Foods That Are Secretly Aging You
Read More: 6 Foods That Are Secretly Aging YouDespite the fact that weโre all aging every single day of our lives, our society is flat-out obsessed with the concept of anti-aging. In fact, the hashtag #antiaging has garnered more than 13,057,120 posts on Instagram, and the global anti-aging market is estimated to be worth about $260 billion by 2022. Many of us are…
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What to Look for in a Protein Bar
Read More: What to Look for in a Protein BarWith our on-the-go society, we often need on-the-go energy โ an easy-open package to fuel activity when weโre out on the trails, facing back-to-back meetings or heading to a gym sesh right from work.ย We know energy bars donโt grow in gardens, which means theyโre processed foods. And thatโs not necessarily a bad thing. We…
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6 Health Gimmicks That Can Derail Your Progress
Read More: 6 Health Gimmicks That Can Derail Your ProgressThere are probably certain sayings or rules youโve heard since childhood that have influenced the way in which you approach your health. But are they even true? Health gimmicks, as theyโre referred to, are essentially novel ideas or devices that have been marketed to give quick and unbelievable results that usually play off a pain…
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How to Organize Your Kitchen to Support Healthy Eating Goals
Read More: How to Organize Your Kitchen to Support Healthy Eating GoalsWhen your kitchen is disorganized and chaotic, itโs easy to give in to food delivery app temptation. But all that could easily change once you organize your kitchen to support healthy eating goals. In her years as a kitchen design consultant, Jamie Gold, wellness design consultant and author of Wellness by Design (Tiller Press, 2020),…
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Why You Shouldnโt Feel Guilty About Eating Processed Foods
Read More: Why You Shouldnโt Feel Guilty About Eating Processed FoodsProcessed foods have a bad reputation. Theyโre seen as unnatural or unhealthy, but processed foods deserve a place on your table. How else would you get vegetables in February in Minnesota or dinner on the table before 11 p.m.? Thereโs no reason to feel even a little remorseful about accepting help from processed or prepared…
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9 Science-Backed Foods to Eat Before You Work Out
Read More: 9 Science-Backed Foods to Eat Before You Work OutBefore you hit the gym: Should you eat, or not? The answer is kind of complicated (and a little confusing). Some studies suggest exercising in a fasted stateย reduces weight, trims fat and improves body composition. Others, however, show fueling up before working out increases endurance and stamina, enhances performance and prevents fatigue. Both sides have…
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Always Hungry Before Bed? Hereโs Why, According to Nutritionists
Read More: Always Hungry Before Bed? Hereโs Why, According to NutritionistsAs humans, weโve grown accustomed to eating at the same times each day โ usually in the morning for breakfast, in the early afternoon for lunch and in the evening for dinner, with a few snacks thrown in between. But if youโre like most humans, youโve also experienced hunger outside the realm of these social…
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Hereโs Exactly How Much Protein You Should Eat and When
Read More: Hereโs Exactly How Much Protein You Should Eat and WhenIf protein starred in a sitcom, it would be called Everyone Loves Protein. Weโre a protein-obsessed nation, with food labels often advertising protein content and companies adding protein to seemingly every food item you can think of. The current darling among macronutrients is being pumped into everything from pasta to oatmeal to energy bars as…
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6 Signs Youโre Not Eating Enough
Read More: 6 Signs Youโre Not Eating EnoughWhen people adopt a healthy lifestyle, they often focus on habits like eating nutrient-packed foods and limiting saturated fats. But one important factor of eating healthfully that is often overlooked is making sure that you are actually eating enough food. Sure, eating a diet rich in fruits, veggies, nuts and other good-for-you foods is incredibly…
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Healthy On-The-Go Snacks to Keep Your Energy Up
Read More: Healthy On-The-Go Snacks to Keep Your Energy UpOxygen Ambassador Amelia Ricci has her hands โ and her plate โ full most of the time, and the holidays only add to her busy schedule. As a certified fitness expert, Pilates and yoga trainer, IFBB bikini competitor and mother of two, Ricci is alway moving. Therefore, she knows the importance of staying fed and…
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7 Effective Weight-Loss Strategies That Donโt Involve Counting Calories
Read More: 7 Effective Weight-Loss Strategies That Donโt Involve Counting CaloriesWhen it comes to trimming down, counting calories used to be the go-to plan. Thankfully, a new era of research has been steadily pounding nails into this antiquated calorie-counting coffin. Case in point: A study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine found that people who cut back on added sugar, refined grains…
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Elimination Diets: What You Need to Know
Read More: Elimination Diets: What You Need to KnowWhether itโs your best friend or a few people you overheard chatting at your cycling class last week, youโre bound to know or have known someone who has tried an elimination diet. While people turn to elimination diets often as a way to find relief from unfavorable gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, itโs important to know the…
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What Are Refined Grains, and Are They Unhealthy?
Read More: What Are Refined Grains, and Are They Unhealthy?In the world of nutrition, some foods are labeled as โgoodโ while others are classified as โbad,โ whether they deserve it or not. Take carbs for example. Options like whole grainsย and fruit are notoriously found in good-for-you recipes and healthy snack choices. Yet the term โrefined carbsโ is often eschewed and placed on the โnever-eatโ…
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Are Cheat Meals the Right Strategy for You?
Read More: Are Cheat Meals the Right Strategy for You?Do you daydream about your next cheat meal? Many people who diet or restrict their nutrition โ whether thatโs through caloric intake, carbs, sugar, or any number of other specific constraints โ live for the sweet glory of their cheat meals. And while this may be the right approach for some, itโs not necessarily the…
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What I Eat in a Day With Danielle Duffy
Read More: What I Eat in a Day With Danielle DuffyDanielle Duffy is a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, NPC figure coach and the owner of Danielle Fitness. She has over 12 years of experience teaching, training, managing and directing in the fitness industry.Duffy obtained her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from San Josรฉ State University in 2010 and has been involved in fitness ever…
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7 Natural Foods and Herbs for Stronger Lungs
Read More: 7 Natural Foods and Herbs for Stronger LungsBreathing is automatic, but it isnโt always easy. If youโve ever suffered a stuffy nose or struggled to breathe deeply โ especially during a workout โ you know just how strong, healthy lungs are. But when was the last time you checked in on your lungs? Keeping your lungs healthy is as easy as getting…
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What I Eat in a Day with Bethany Davis
Read More: What I Eat in a Day with Bethany DavisBethany Davis is certified fitness expert, has a degree in applied exercise science and is a mom of five. Sheโs also one of our fabulous Oxygen Ambassadors! Much like the rest of us, Davis has a pretty busy schedule, which is why we asked her to go through what she eats in a day to…
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Ask the Nutritionist: Common Deficiencies, Quality Snacks and a 7-Day Challenge
Read More: Ask the Nutritionist: Common Deficiencies, Quality Snacks and a 7-Day ChallengeWhat Are the Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies? Though more prevalent in developing countries, nutrient deficiencies do exist in America. Limited and/or imbalanced food diversity and restricted food groups are frequent reasons for missing nutrients. Here are the most common deficiencies in the U.S.*ย 1. Iron Menstruating women, vegetarians, vegans and young children are most at…
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Is Celery Juice Worth the Hype?
Read More: Is Celery Juice Worth the Hype?Celery juice is not new to the fitness and nutrition world. Itโs a long-debated diet food โtrend,โ with some people praising its immune-boosting benefits and others saying itโs nothing but green goop. So, whatโs the deal? The Good Most people look to Anthony William, or the Medical Medium, for starting the obsession with grinding celery…
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How to Make a Smoothie the Right Way
Read More: How to Make a Smoothie the Right WaySmoothies are an easy, foolproof way to pack extra nutrients into your dietโif you know the right way to build them. The order you add your ingredients can affect the taste and texture, but once youโve got the formula down, you can start mixing and matching. And when solid food is not the move after…
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10 Mistakes to Avoid When Transitioning to a Plant-Based Diet
Read More: 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Transitioning to a Plant-Based DietCongratulations on making the decision to adopt a plant-based lifestyle. While youโre no doubt feeling excited about the positive changes this will bring to your health and our planet, itโs common to feel a bit overwhelmed, too. If youโve spent the majority of your life making meat the centerpiece of most dinner plates (not to…
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10 Foods that Lower Blood Pressure Naturally
Read More: 10 Foods that Lower Blood Pressure NaturallyGot high blood pressure? According to the American Heart Association, almost half of Americans have it โ and whatโs worse, 1 in 3 individuals donโt even know it. ย ย Having high blood pressure can lead to a host of heart issues, including heart disease, stroke and heart attack. While there are numerous lifestyle strategies that…
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5 Ways to Hydrate for Workout Recovery
Read More: 5 Ways to Hydrate for Workout RecoveryEvery athlete knows that staying hydrated is crucial to optimal performance during a workout โ and that doesnโt just mean chugging some water or a sports drink beforehand. Proper hydration before, during and after a workout is critical โ and so is staying hydrated throughout the day. Makes sense, since water makes up 50 to…
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14-Day Summer Nutrition Reset
Read More: 14-Day Summer Nutrition ResetDiets have helped millions of people get fit and lose weight. Theyโve also helped millions of people hate the very idea of dieting. Besides the fact they mercilessly keep us from all the wonderful, tasty foods we love โ in the name of health and a better body, of course, which is a fair point…
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How to Treat Iron Deficiency as a Female Athlete
Read More: How to Treat Iron Deficiency as a Female AthleteIron deficiency is a common problem among femaleย athletes, and nearly half of us may be anemic andย not even know it. โA deficiency can occur fromย many factors, including loss of blood throughย menstruation, pregnancy, intense training andย lack of dietary iron,โ says Danielle Schaub, MSPH,ย RD. โAthletes are more sensitive to the effects of ironย deficiency since performance depends on…
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The Science Behind Mealtime
Read More: The Science Behind MealtimeMidnight snacks, second breakfasts, late-night bites, midmorning nosh. As a culture, we eat around the clock, incorporating food into social gatherings, work hours and even downtime. Case in point: One study conducted by the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in La Jolla, California, asked participants to use a mobile app to track everything they ingested…
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5 Ways to Use Parsnips
Read More: 5 Ways to Use ParsnipsAs is evident from their silhouette, parsnips are a close relative of carrots but with a sweeter, nuttier taste. Though they aren’t as popular as their orange cousin, parsnips are super-versatile root veggies and can be eaten boiled, baked, mashed, spiralized or raw. Choose parsnips that are on the smaller side because they are sweeter…
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The Over/Under On Performance
Read More: The Over/Under On PerformanceOvertrained or underfed: How to tell the difference, and what to do to get back on track. Let’s say you have a friend who has been training consistently for a long period of time. She never misses a workout, and every time she trains, she works at a high intensity, pushing herself to that red…
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Easy Cooking Hacks for Better Nutrition
Read More: Easy Cooking Hacks for Better NutritionElevate your nutritional game with these super-simple culinary and ingredient tweaks. Cooking healthy does not have to be complicated or expensive. Unfortunately, with busy schedules and full days, making a nutritious meal can still prove to be an epic challenge. Aside from overhauling your entire pantry, the solution to your dining woes could be as simple as trading one ingredient for another or preparing your food in a…
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Fat Loss for Women, Fat-Loss Strategies for Women, Healthy Eating for Women, Nutrition for Women, Nutrition Tips for WomenHow Fasting Can Fast-Track Your Fat Loss
Read More: How Fasting Can Fast-Track Your Fat LossWant to try intermittent fasting? Here are a few things to note before diving in. The fitness crowd tends to throw shade at the idea of skipping meals and snacks to slim down, believing this will eat away at your hard-earned muscle, grind your metabolism to a halt and spur diet-derailing hunger pangs. These days,…
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How to Eat Healthy at a Barbecue
Read More: How to Eat Healthy at a BarbecueWhen it’s time to grill, use these strategies to stay on track. We all know the importance of a healthy diet in keeping our bodies in optimal shape, but we also know how delicious food can be, especially at a barbecue. The aromas wafting from the grill alone can be enough to make our mouths…
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Health Benefits of Essential Amino Acid Lysine
Read More: Health Benefits of Essential Amino Acid LysineLearn how — and why — to boost your dietary lysine intake. Lysine is one of nine essential amino acids, meaning that your body cannot make it on its own and that you must obtain it from your diet. Lysine plays a key role in growth and muscle cell turnover and helps mobilize fat cells…
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7-Day Snack Elimination Challenge
Read More: 7-Day Snack Elimination ChallengeFor one week, challenge yourself to go without any snacks, and reap the mental and physical benefits. Americans are snack-obsessed, and while it’s true that a nibble between meals can help keep energy high, those extra calories could make or break your fat-loss goals. In fact, if you snack frequently, it could add up to…
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Carb Cycling Meal Plan for Fat Loss
Read More: Carb Cycling Meal Plan for Fat LossBreak through your diet plateau and kick your metabolism into overdrive with this four-week meal plan. Other than tasting amazing, carbs are good for pretty much one thing: providing energy. And let’s face it, going too long without them can take your workouts from awesome to crummy and leave you feeling like a certified couch…
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7 Strategies to Kick Your Calorie-Counting Habit
Read More: 7 Strategies to Kick Your Calorie-Counting HabitUse these science-backed strategies to kick this habit once and for all. When it comes to trimming down, counting your calories used to be the go-to plan. Thankfully, a new era of research has been steadily pounding nails into this antiquated calorie-counting coffin. Case in point: A study by researchers at the Stanford University School…
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7 Ways to Prevent Calorie-Counting
Read More: 7 Ways to Prevent Calorie-CountingUse these strategies to kick the calorie-counting habit once and for all. When it comes to trimming down, counting your calories used to be the go-to plan. Thankfully, a new era of research has been steadily pounding nails into this antiquated calorie-counting coffin. Case in point: A study by researchers at the Stanford University School…
