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Chocolate Mug Cake | Easy and Nutritious Recipes

Intro This snack is super quick to prepare, it is tasty and it is a fantastic recovery snack or meal. You can prepare this snack any time of the day. If you have been though an intense workout try the chocolate mug cake as a recovery meal. You can accompany it with a glass of …

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The Best Foods to Eat to Replenish Electrolytes

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These fruits, veggies, dairy, and whole grains can provide the nutrients your body needs without the added sugar you don’t want. By HOLLIS TEMPLETON in Runner’s World Most of us can get away with gulping water after a workout, but some—those of us training for fall marathons or just running over an hour in humidity—need to …

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Fat-Fighting Foods

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Greek Yogurt Greek yogurt has almost twice as much protein as other yogurts. It takes longer to leave your stomach, keeping you satisfied longer. Plus, you burn more calories digesting protein than carbs. Choose nonfat, low-fat, and low-sugar types. 2/27 Quinoa Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) is a nutritional all-star that belongs in your weight loss plan. …

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Worst Things to Eat or Drink Before a Workout

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1/13 Granola or Protein Bars These might seem like a good idea before you hit the gym, but there’s no clear definition of what they really are. Check the labels — both kinds can have lots of sugar. If they do, your body will burn through that fast, and you may not get much else. …

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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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12 Foods with more Potassium than a Banana

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1/14 How Much Is In a Banana? This sweet, tropical treat provides a ton of potassium. And that’s a good thing, because almost every body part needs it, from your heart and kidneys to your muscles and nerves. It even plays a role in basic cell function. But bananas aren’t the only game in town. …

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How do you Feed your Skin?

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If you eat too much sugar, you can get… wrinkles! It’s hard to stop the fine lines, wrinkles, and dull tint. The sugar in your blood likes to bind with the proteins that keep your skin firm and smooth. Sugar from processed foods is the bad stuff. The natural sugars in fruits and vegetables aren’t …

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12 Power Foods to Eat Before and After Exercise

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The right foods before and after a workout can help boost your results. Learn which ones are best, and which ones to avoid. 1/18 Power Up Like a car uses gas, your body burns carbohydrates for fuel. They give you the energy to power through that jog or fitness class. When you’re done, refueling with …

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