Articles Posted in the Food and Drink Category
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Holiday Weight Gain
Why is that when the holidays come around, all of a sudden we make it ‘okay’ to binge on sugary snacks, and fatty foods? We throw caution to the wind and chuck it up to…
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High Fructose Corn Syrup
Many of us know that high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is not a healthy staple to have in your diet but not so many know the reasons why. Perhaps if more knowledge of why it…
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Health & Fitness – All the Little Things
I think it’s really important to make small changes when it comes to starting the commitment towards a healthy and active lifestyle. Too many times people think they have to do this complete overhaul that…
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Power Up with Protein Smoothies
The benefits of protein smoothies are becoming more and more well-known. If you desire to increase your energy levels and boost your weight loss capabilities, consider turning towards protein smoothies. Protein smoothies are health drinks…
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Eat Better. Move More. Live Healthy
Every day we wake up and make hundreds of decisions. What will we wear today? What should I cook for dinner? What time will I make it home tonight? In these daily decisions we are…
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How To Build Muscle
There is an entire industry based on one thing, getting you more muscle. There is everything out there from push up machines to bad tasting liquids you have to drink throughout the day. The truth…
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Ho Ho Ho! Alcohol, Weight Loss and Performance
In short, you can drink in moderation and still enjoy a healthy lifestyle. But continuous over-consumption will hurt your goals of improving your fitness level, body fat and recovery from exercise or an injury. Alcohol…
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What To Eat Before A Workout?
It is important to fuel yourself properly. If you want your workouts to be productive you need energy. Too much food, the wrong food or eating too close to your workout can be as bad…
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Proteins For Athletic Performance
Protein is composed of chains of nitrogen-containing subunits called amino acids. All amino acids are important in that they are the primary source of dietary nitrogen (an essential element). Of the 22 amino acids commonly…
