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Alexander Spatari//Getty Images More and more runners are transitioning to a plant-based diet. But with this new style of eating comes unique challenges, like figuring out how to choose the right foods to sustain energy and satisfy hunger. Although plant-based foods don’t always have the same amount of calories as their meat counterparts, rest assured that going meatless can—and…
Shutterstock/Dulin We hear regularly from health organisations and experts that we should eat less sugar. But we’re also told we should eat more fruit. All types of sugar will give us the same amount of calories, whether they are from fruit or soft drink. But the health risks of eating sugar are related to consuming too many…
In an age where most of our food options are nutritionally deficient and loaded with fats, salts, and carbs, it’s hard to know exactly what to eat to have that well rounded and healthy diet. Introducing: Superfoods. These foods are naturally grown and loaded with important nutrients and antioxidants that fight against everything from your everyday cold to terminal diseases.
Nicholas Sansone for The New York Times When we’re young, exercise can enable us to run a race after an all-nighter or snowboard on a diet of Doritos. But as we age, fitness has a much more far-rea…
Jovo Jovanovic Too much belly fat can increase your risk of certain chronic conditions. Drinking less alcohol, eating more protein, and lifting weights are just a few steps you can take to lose bel…
Blame evolution on our obsession with our weight.Credit:United Press International Photo It’s a secret shame that countless women feel, but only rarely admit to. “Am I betraying my feminist self by…
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: Stress can make us eat more and gain belly fat. But you can also retrain your brain to crave healthier food when you’re stressed.(Linnea Bullion For The Washington Post) C…
A daily multivitamin and mineral supplement may reduce cognitive decline in older people, according to a US study that is the first to demonstrate they may benefit ageing brain function. The trial,…
Over the course of human history, scientists believe that humans have cultivated more than 6,000 different plant species. But over time, farmers gravitated toward planting those with the largest yi…
In the U.S., people eat more protein than they need to. And though it might not be bad for human health, this excess does pose a problem for the country’s waterways. The nation’s wastewater is lade…
Attention: Anyone Who Wonders if Life Would be Better Without Gluten… “Do You Have Less Energy Now Than You Did Last Spring?” “Are You Getting Tired During the Day?” “Perhaps It’s Something You’re Eating…” [Isn’t It Finally Time For You To Get the Facts about Gluten so You Can Position Yourself to...In This Two Module Live Online Workshop Course, I will take you step by step through the benefits of reducing or eliminating gluten from your diet. You will learn: Why we love gluten What are the benefits of reducing or eliminating gluten from your diet Why gluten may be making you older than your years What you can and cannot eat on a gluten free diet Where else gluten is hiding in your world…you’ll be amazed at this one! How to reduce or eliminate gluten from your diet…quickly or slowly? Depends… 3 steps to make your kitchen gluten free 6 ways to avoid gluten cross contamination in your kitchen Must have items for a gluten free pantry Frugal gluten free shopping How to save time and money by making your own gluten free bread “kits”
We’ve become convinced that if we can eat more healthily, we will be morally better people. But where does this idea come from? Near the end of the hellish first year of the coronavirus pandemic, I…
In the months after having her second child, Sarah found herself fed up. The 40-year-old Seattle resident was cutting carbs and sugar, and exercising regularly, but couldn’t seem to shed the pounds…
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When you look into your future, who do you want to see? Someone who’s full of life and chatting everyone up, telling vibrant stories about your past? Still signing up for 10Ks well into your seventh decade? Someone whose doctor tells them they have the heart of someone decades younger? It’s possible to live longer and feel better if you have the right habits. Here’s what internal medicine doctors, registered dietitians and certified personal trainers do to make sure they age well: Variety is the X-factor when it comes to building a healthy diet for longevity, Angel Planells, MD, RDN, a Seattle-based national media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, tells LIVESTRONG.com.
With so many different fad diets to choose from, it seems like everyone is searching for a quick fix to shed the pounds practically overnight. From Atkins to the keto diet, we've seen it all, but now there's another diet that's gaining attention on social media: the "oatzempic" trend. The TikTok craze is a drink consisting of…
Laura Gao for NPR If anyone asked if I get enough exercise, my answer would be unequivocal: Yes, I make a point of carving out time to sweat, get my heart pumping and move around. I probably would …
The Stavros Method follows the example of healthy regions and how they are able to maintain their excellent health effortlessly. The first healthy behavior has to do with activities like exercising…
Mobility training is important for healthy aging because it helps make everyday tasks easier. Image Credit: Jose Luis Pelaez Inc/DigitalVision/GettyImages When you look into your future, who do you…
Getty Images Snacking on almonds may possibly be one of the best choices you can make. According to the results of a new study, choosing almonds as opposed to carbs like white bread or muffins, may…
We know that cigarettes cause cancer, and as a result, they are becoming increasing difficult and expensive to buy. We know that alcohol consumption is too associated with an increased risk of deve…
Long-term health management of metabolic and chronic diseases is the largest cost burden on the U.S. healthcare system. Basys.ai, founded by Amber Nigam and Jie Sun in June 2021, is a “B2B SaaS pla…
One preventive measure to avoid common workout injuries like an ankle sprain is to cross-train, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Before beginning any new exercise program,…
Do you want to build lean muscle and get your “goal body” as quickly as possible? Do you want to do this WITHOUT gaining excess body fat, spending all of your time in the gym, using a diet or worko…
Without the ability to feel pain, life is more dangerous. To avoid injury, pain tells us to use a hammer more gently, wait for the soup to cool or put on gloves in a snowball fight. Those with rare…
Americans who haven’t had covid-19 are now officially in the minority. A study published this week from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 58% of randomly selected b…
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