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How Much do Olympic Athletes Eat

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19 Best Body and Brain Superfoods

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Did you know that your brain is the most expensive real estate in your body? It uses up to 20 to 30 percent of the calories you consume. And, just like your body doesn’t benefit from junk food, neither does your brain. One lesser-known fact about obesity is that it negatively impacts cognitive function. If you …

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Health Benefits of Nut Butters

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From prevention of strokes, heart attacks and cancer… to giving you healthy skin – were you aware of the benefits of nuts, seeds and nut butters? Read on… 1/15 A Word of Caution Food allergies affect 5% to 10% of people. Peanuts (which are legumes, like beans and peas), and tree nuts, like pecans and …

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Best and Worst Salads for Your Health

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“The fruit adds sweetness and antioxidants. The nuts give you protein, fiber, and healthy fat. This mix of nutrients makes your salad more satisfying and healthy. In fact, research shows that eating nuts regularly can help fend off heart disease and cancer” read on… 1/18 Is Salad Really a Healthy Choice? That depends on what …

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9 Simple Swaps to Upgrade your Breakfast

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Are you in a breakfast rut? If you’re tired of eating the same cold cereal, oatmeal or toast every morning, then it’s time to get a little adventurous. Banish breakfast boredom by upgrading your morning meal with these nine delicious and simple swaps. 1 If You Like Scrambled Eggs… Try Egg Waffles One day, Lindsay Livingston, …

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What Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) does to your Body

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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) usually strikes between ages 30-60, but younger and older people can get it. Read on… 1/18 What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)? Rheumatoid arthritis is an immune system condition, or “autoimmune disorder,” that causes inflammation of the lining of the joints. It may also affect the skin, eyes, lungs, heart, blood, and nerves. Although …

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What the World’s Fittest Vegan Eats for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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If you’re thinking about switching to a plant-based diet, Rich Roll can help. The ultra-endurance athlete and best-selling author went vegan when his health took a nosedive right before his 40th birthday, and he hasn’t looked back since. Last September, the ultra-endurance athlete ran 40 miles and swam six miles across the Stockholm Archipelago as part of the Ötillö Swimrun …

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Get the Protein You Need

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1/11 The Power of Protein Calories aren’t the only thing you need to watch as you get older. Protein is important because it helps keep your muscles strong. You need muscles for strength and balance, as well as for everything from walking up stairs to carrying groceries. 2/11 How Much Protein Do You Need? Women …

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Foods to Help Erectile Dysfunction

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1/13 Can Food Affect Your Penis? We know pills, pumps, and surgeries work for erectile dysfunction, but what about food? Are there things you can eat that can help with ED? There are reasons to think there may be, even if more evidence is needed to confirm the potential of the following foods. 2/13 Watermelon …

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Eating for a Long Life

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See how you can live longer and live healthier. Foods like berries, olive oil, and nuts can help with your longevity. 1/13 Antioxidants and Aging Eat foods rich in antioxidants to help fight free radicals — unstable oxygen molecules that contribute to the aging process. Antioxidants can be found in colorful vegetables and fruits like …

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