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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.

15 Surprisingly Healthy Foods

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A healthy diet doesn’t have to be boring. 1/15 Pasta A healthy diet doesn’t have to be boring. Some foods that may seem like guilty pleasures can be good for you. What matters is how you prepare them and how often they’re on your table. Take pasta: It’s low in fat and salt and keeps …

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Is Popcorn Healthy – Registered Dietitians Weigh in Once and For All

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Popcorn is often thought of as a light snack many turn to when they’re trying to find something low in calories to munch on that is still filling and, well, simply tastes good. But, in actuality, is popcorn healthy for you? According to nutritional experts, the answer to whether popcorn is a legitimately healthy snack …

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Filling Foods that won’t fill you out

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1/16 Oatmeal A bowl of this stuff in the morning can keep you going all day. Part of the reason is all the fiber. It fills you up and lets your body absorb the oatmeal’s nutrients more slowly. That keeps your energy steady. It may even help you eat fewer calories over the course of …

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Inexpensive, Healthy Foods

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1/15 Lentils Serving size: ½ cup cooked Cost per serving: Around 20 cents Calories: 115 They’re little, but they pack in protein — 9 grams per serving. They’re also low in fat, so they can be a healthy, less expensive sub for meat. Plus, they’re a good source of folate, iron, and potassium. And they …

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Eat these Foods to keep your Appetite in check

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We all want to enjoy our food and feel full, but we don’t want to gain weight. Find out more about which foods fill you up the most without packing on the pounds. 1/16 Oatmeal A bowl of this stuff in the morning can keep you going all day. Part of the reason is all …

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21 Foods to Always Buy Organic (Even If You’re On a Budget!)

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Because organic typically costs more than conventional, not everyone can afford to go organic all of the time. So when is it worth the spend? The second you step foot in the grocery store, you’re bombarded with purchasing decisions. One major dilemma we can all relate to is whether to buy organic or conventional, if …

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Brain Food: What to Eat to Boost Focus

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Can brain foods really help you concentrate, or boost memory? Increase your chances of maintaining a healthy brain by adding these “smart” foods and beverages to your diet. Ginseng, Fish, Berries, or Caffeine? Listen to the buzz about foods and dietary supplements, and you’ll believe they can do everything from sharpen focus to enhance memory, …

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Brain Food Pictures – What to Eat to Boost Focus

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Can brain foods really help you concentrate, or boost memory? Increase your chances of maintaining a healthy brain by adding these “smart” foods and beverages to your diet. 1/11 Ginseng, Fish, Berries, or Caffeine? Listen to the buzz about foods and dietary supplements, and you’ll believe they can do everything from sharpen focus to enhance …

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9 Ways to Eat Clean

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Clean eating means choosing foods that are as natural as possible. How can you make it work for you? Pick Whole Foods The basic idea of clean eating is to choose foods that are as close to their natural form as possible. So instead of boxed, bagged, or packaged foods, choose fresh, whole ones. Think …

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