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What Happens to Your Body Composition When You Starve to Lose Weight

What Happens to Your Body Composition When You Starve to Lose Weight

You may have a few (or more) extra pounds you want to lose. What do you do? Naturally, like most people, you turn to tried and true methods of weight loss, diet, and exercise. You begin running or

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4 Reasons to Keep Exercising

4 Reasons to Keep Exercising

The coronavirus outbreak may have some people wondering whether it is safe to work out in the gym. Here are four evidence-based reasons why exercise is beneficial for immune and overall health. The

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Does a Cheat Day Undo A Week At The Gym?

Does a Cheat Day Undo A Week At The Gym?

It’s the classic dilemma. To maximize weight loss, you are tracking every calorie, substituting junk food with healthier alternatives, and cooking all of your meals at home. All of your hard work is

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Not Just Your Average Workout

Not Just Your Average Workout

Today’s fitness-conscious adults of all ages have discovered the new wave of workouts that combine strength and cardio training, flexibility, relaxation, rehabilitation, and weight management. Water

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The Health Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables

The Health Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables

With the modern prevalence of cheap fast food and the standard American Diet, it’s no surprise that most Americans don’t hit the daily recommended intake of 2 to 3 cups of fruits and vegetables.

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ADAM: Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month

ADAM: Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month

Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease? You’re not alone – approximately 50 million Americans have an autoimmune disorder. And while medical professionals are still

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Do You Have the Guts?

Do You Have the Guts?

Question: I hear about gut health and the microbiome. Can you explain what it is and how it impacts health? Answer: The microbiome is the collective name for all the bacteria and microorganisms

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The Anatomy Of A Diet: How To Tailor a Diet To You

The Anatomy Of A Diet: How To Tailor a Diet To You

When I was asked to write “The Anatomy of a Diet,” I wasn’t thrilled about it. In fact, my initial reaction was to simply say “no,” and then offer another idea. After all, the first three letters of

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Soluble vs Insoluble Fiber

Soluble vs Insoluble Fiber

Question: What is the difference between soluble fiber and insoluble fiber and how much do I need? Answer: There are two types of fiber found in fiber-containing foods. Soluble fiber is the type of

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Healthy Heart, Healthy You

Healthy Heart, Healthy You

Did you know that your heart beats over 100,000 times in a day and as much as 35 billion times in a year? The heart is hard-working and resilient. With every heartbeat, oxygen and nutrients are

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