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Food and Nutrition Facts
Food and nutrition facts help you decipher a plethora of diet advice. If you're considering a dietary change, these articles can help guide you to the right foods.
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Are energy bars good for running?
Running for sport or fitness can increase your overall energy, but in the short term can temporarily zap your vigor. Could energy bars be the answer?
Could soup be a runner's best friend?
Soup probably isn't the first food that comes to mind as nourishment for runners. And while it may seem like an odd selection, it's an option that's highly recommended.
What should I eat to avoid the freshman 15?
The famed "Freshman 15" might be an exaggeration, but weight gain is typically a reality for college students. How you control your weight during your college career often depends on what food choices you make, eating habits you have.
Nutritional Training for Runners
If you're going to run, nutrition is not an afterthought. It's an important component of success for newbies, middle-of-the-packers and Olympians.
Smart Energy Snacks for Runners
If you're a runner, you burn a lot of energy during your workouts. You need to make sure your nutritional needs are being met. Remember, quality fuel makes quality performance.
10 Foods for Paying Attention in Class
There are times when being attentive in school is a breeze. But there are other times when you need all the help you can get. Here are 10 foods to fire up your brain.
10 Delicious Fall Foods at Their Peak
For many people, the thought of autumn conjures thoughts of savory, warm comfort foods. Which fresh-from-the-garden delights provide the best nutrition and most delicious flavors of fall?
How does the heat index affect your nutrition?
Hot weather forces your body to work harder and burn more calories. And when it comes to training, an improper understanding of heat, humidity and nutrition could result in nausea, heatstroke or even death.
How to Form an Eating Plan for Weight Lifting
The goals of a weightlifting diet should be to lose fat, increase muscle mass and increase energy. But coming up with the right nutritional formula for achieving those results can be a challenge.
Top 10 Foods for Weight Lifting
If you're lifting, you want to make sure your body can handle the wear and tear. The good news is, you don't have to shop at the specialty stores. All the foods you need are at your local supermarket.
What should you eat before a long run?
Whether you're a professional track star or just the average person looking to lose a couple pounds, running is a great way to get healthy. But do you know the best foods to fuel your next run?
10 Foods That Are Good to Eat After Running
When you work hard, you feel like you deserve to be good to yourself. But after a challenging run, some foods will treat you better than others.
10 Foods for Great Summer Nutrition
Summer eating means lots of fresh fruit and refreshing beverages. But which warm weather favorites from the fridge pack the greatest nutritional punch?
Surprising Health Benefits of Watermelon
Some foods are fun to eat, and watermelon is definitely one of them. That triangular wedge of bright red/white/green, sweet juiciness forbids us to take life too seriously and shouts, SUMMER!!!
Why Artificial Sweeteners Are Bad for You and the Planet
If you ingest these sweeteners without a second thought, it might be time to think again. Learn more about why artificial sweeteners are bad for you.
Your Health on Coffee: 7 Facts To Change Your Perception
Before I moved to South Carolina from Washington D.C., I used to enjoy a sizable Starbucks coffee each morning on my way to work. I started my day like the Tasmanian Devil, flying around my office like a child jacked up on sweet tarts.
Forget Aspirin for Heart Health: Eat Tomato (Seeds) Instead
Doctors often advise patients with cardiovascular problems, including high blood pressure, to take a daily aspirin to improve blood flow and prevent clots. However, aspirin tends to have a nasty side effect: over time, you may develop ulcers due to irritation to your stomach from taking it.
How Much Dark Chocolate Should You Really Be Eating?
Once in a blue moon I'll hear some positive news on the healthy eating front and dark chocolate has time and time again come out on top. This along with the antioxidants in wine is enough to make you jump for joy.
Is Agave Worse Than High Fructose Corn Syrup?
There have been some articles surfacing that claim agave nectar is no better than high-fructose corn syrup?a statement that, as a vegan baker and agave-lover, flabbergasted me, to say the least.
8 Reasons You Should Stop Drinking Milk Now
What could be more American than a glass of milk? Cow's milk, that is. In light of this common perception, the time is long overdue to add the milk mustache to that ever-growing list of American myths.
92 Percent of Canned Goods Contain Bisphenol-A
Says a new study by The National Work Group for Safe Markets. Here's a list of the worst offenders.
BPA in Canned Foods: The Best and Worst Brands Out There
If the U.S. government won't take a stand on the dangerous chemical, it's up to consumers to watch out for themselves.
Calculate How Much Tuna You Can Safely Eat
Use this calculator to figure out how much tuna you can safely eat this week. Learn more about calculating how much tuna you can safely eat.
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Avoid Artificial Sweeteners
Artificial sweeteners are made from unnatural chemicals, so you should think twice before including them in your diet. Learn about the potential risks of ingesting artificial sweeteners and find out about healthier alternatives.
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