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How Sugar Impacts Weight Loss

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Have you ever wondered how sugar impacts weight loss? Sure, sugary foods are typically high in calories. But how does a diet of sweets impact your progress on the scale? Sugar’s impact on weight loss is a critical aspect to… Continue Reading →

The Benefits of a Slower Approach to Exercise for Seniors

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The benefits of exercise for seniors are plentiful. We could create entire pages on why seniors should exercise regularly. But especially for those who have health issues or who have been out of the gym for a bit, it can… Continue Reading →

Counting Calories: Don’t Forget This Important Part of a Healthy Diet

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Counting calories is a constant point of advice in the world of nutrition — and for good reason. When it comes to weight management, it all comes down to calories in vs. calories out. Calories are a measurement of energy…. Continue Reading →

Need Sugar? Try Getting it From Fruits

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While sugar has a reputation for being unhealthy, getting your sugar from fruits is a much better option than consuming processed sweets and desserts. Fruits provide a natural source of sugar along with a plethora of other nutrients that are… Continue Reading →

Foods to Eat to Keep Cool This Summer

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If you want a summer that’s more soothing than sweltering, it’s important to prepare. This goes beyond making sure your AC is working well and scheduling the occasional day by the pool. It also helps to adjust your diet properly…. Continue Reading →

Why Balanced Eating is Healthier Than Fad Diets

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Balanced eating stands as a stalwart pillar of sustained health, dwarfing the fleeting allure of fad diets. Unlike the restrictive, often extreme nature of fad diets that advocate for rapid weight loss or promise miraculous health outcomes, a balanced diet… Continue Reading →

How to Avoid Summer Sweets and Reduce Sugar Intake

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When we think of summer, we often think of barbecues with steaks, hotdogs, and hamburgers. But what about summer sweets? This season is also a popular time for people to enjoy ice cream and other sugary treats. They often find… Continue Reading →

How to Combine Physical and Mental Exercise

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While the body and the mind are one, we need to train both — luckily it’s possible to combine physical and mental exercise. We’ve discussed how these respective exercises can have overlapping benefits. But how can you manage to train… Continue Reading →

Use This Trick to Hide ‘Love Handles’ and Build a V-Shaped Figure

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Especially as we get older, it’s common for our bodies to store more fat. This is especially common for belly fat, resulting in the dreaded “love handles.” This problem can leave you looking more rotund than you’d like. But for… Continue Reading →

The Importance of Carbohydrates After Exercise

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Some schools of thought say carbs are the enemy — but getting carbohydrates after exercise is actually very important. This macronutrient isn’t the villain it’s been made out to be. When taken in proper amounts as part of a balanced… Continue Reading →

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