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8 Tips to Help You Not Let Sushi Ruin Your Weight Loss Diet

8 Tips to Help You Not Let Sushi Ruin Your Weight Loss Diet

Sushi has a reputation as the ultimate in light, health-conscious food. In reality, though, how healthy sushi is depends on the specific sushi recipe – some rolls can contain as much as 1000 calories. If you don’t want your sushi to ruin your diet, you need to keep a few basic rules in mind.

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Plant-Based Protein: Why You Need More of It

Plant-Based Protein: Why You Need More of It

How much of your daily protein comes from plant-based protein sources? A new study highlights the importance of diversifying the types of protein you get in your diet. Find out more about plant-based sources of protein – why they’re important and how to enjoy them.

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Does the Type of Fat You Eat Affect Body Composition?

Does the Type of Fat You Eat Affect Body Composition?

Of course you need a certain amount of fat in your diet but the type you get matters too. A new study shows the type of dietary fat you consume may influence your body composition as well as your health. Find out what type of fats you need more of and the kind you should limit.

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How You Chew Your Food and Its Impact on Nutrition and Weight Control

How You Chew Your Food and Its Impact on Nutrition and Weight Control

Most people eat their food in a rush. As a result, they spend limited time chewing. Why is this bad? Research shows a link between how we chew and how much we eat at a meal. Plus, eating fast without thoroughly chewing can lead to other problems as well. Find out why how you chew your food influences nutrient absorption and food intake and how chewing longer can work in your favor.

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What Happens to Your Body When You Eat a Cheat Meal?

What Happens to Your Body When You Eat a Cheat Meal?

Do you “cheat” on your clean eating plan with a cheat meal or a cheat day on a regular basis? Is this a good practice or does it hinder weight loss? This article discusses how refeeding affects an important hormone that controls your appetite and metabolism.

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Smell and Appetite: Do Overweight People Smell Food Differently?

Smell and Appetite: Do Overweight People Smell Food Differently?

You might think how a food tastes drive you to eat, but research shows smell plays an important role too. Do people who are overweight perceive smells differently than thin people? This article discusses the role smell plays in the drive to eat. It also focuses on research suggesting some people may be more “aroma sensitive” and overeat as a result.

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Calorie Cycling: Should You Change the Number of Calories You Consume on a Daily Basis?

Calorie Cycling: Should You Change the Number of Calories You Consume on a Daily Basis?

If you’re trying to lose weight, you need to create an energy deficit. One way to do that is to reduce the number of calories you take in each day or increase the number you burn off. Unfortunately, lowering your calorie intake consistently usually leads to a weight loss plateau. In response to this, some people turn to calorie cycling. What is calorie cycling and can it help you lose weight?

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Do some vitamins Interfere with endurance exercise

Do Some Vitamins Interfere With Fitness Gains

Do you take vitamin supplements, thinking it might help you achieve your exercise endurance and fitness goals? It might be time to rethink this practice. A new study shows some vitamins and supplements may actually interfere with the health benefits of exercise. Find out more.

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5 Reasons to Eat Organic Beef

5 Reasons to Eat Organic Beef

Can’t decide whether it’s worth the extra money to buy organic beef? Here are five reasons why organic meat may be better for you. You’ll also discover how grass-fed and organic beef differ from each other.

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5 Healthy Cooking Tips You Need to Know

5 Healthy Cooking Tips You Need to Know

You’ve heard the old saying, “You are what you eat.” If that’s the case, be sure that what goes in your mouth is healthy. Unfortunately, obesity and poor eating habits are all too common, partially because people make the wrong food choices. If you want to get the most benefit from the food you eat, prepare it yourself in a healthy manner and avoid eating at fast-food restaurants and full-service restaurants that aren’t focused on health. When you cook at home, try some of these healthy cooking tips to put food on the table that’s good for you and still pleasing to the taste buds.

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