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Good and Bad Late-Night Snacks

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Choosing the right nighttime snack may help you fall asleep faster and sleep more soundly.

What I have Learned About Nutrition – Mike Thurston

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Blueberry Frozen Yogurt

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Your Guide to Eating Healthy Carbs

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1/13 Make the Right Choice Think of carbs as raw material that powers your body. You need them to make sugar for energy. They come in two types: simple and complex. What’s the difference? Simple carbs are like quick-burning fuels. They break down fast into sugar in your system. You want to eat less of …

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Why the Nordic Diet is good for you

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1/16 Where’s It From? The Nordic countries include Denmark, Finland, Norway, Iceland, Sweden, and Greenland. The “Nordic diet” is based on their traditional ways of eating. Like the more famous Mediterranean diet, it’s not really about weight loss. Instead, it’s a delicious way to eat healthy. So, what foods does it include? 2/16 What Can You Eat? …

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The Truth About Carbs

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1/14 What Are Carbs? They’re one of three types of food that give your body energy. The other two are proteins and fats. Together, they provide the fuel your body uses to build and repair itself. Carbs break down into glucose (sugar) that you can use right away. 2/14 Your Body’s Fuel Your body runs …

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10 Best Fitness Foods For Women

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Women’s Health has rounded up the 10 best fitness foods for women. Add these super foods to your diet for a better workout and even better results! Did we say delicious? A must-read article for both men and women. Avocados Bananas Berries Carrots Whole Grain Cereal Chicken Thighs or Chicken Drumstcks Hummus Eggs Chocolate …

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