Cathe Friedrich

Carrots are sweet, crunchy vegetables that are often eaten raw or found on the side of meat dishes. However, they also have some surprisingly important health benefits that are seldom discussed. Read on to discover how eating more carrots can improve your quality of life and help you to live for longer.

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Are you a late-night snacker? Whether or not it contributes to weight gain is still under debate, but it’s not a good habit. Find out what causes you to snack after dark and how to break the habit.

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Do you work out with free weights or do you stick with weight machines? They both work your muscles, but there are advantages and disadvantages to each form of strength training. Find out what they are.

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To build muscle, you need to lift weights that are heavy enough to cause microscopic tears in muscle fibers. Does that mean light weight lifting is worthless? Not necessarily. Find out why.

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Spinach is a leafy, green vegetable that is a vital component in many salads. It is extremely good for the human body in some quite surprising ways, and some experts even think it may be the vegetable with the most profound and powerful health benefits. Read on to discover how eating more spinach can improve your quality of life and help you to live for longer.

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Soda is tasty, but you don’t know the specifics. Enlighten yourself and learn just how this world famous drink affects your body and why you should moderate your consumption.

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These no-bake protein bars make for the perfect snack before or after a hard workout – and they don’t even require an oven.

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Eating healthy takes planning, and it’s easy to make the wrong choices when you’re traveling for business. Here are six tips for eating healthy when you’re on a business trip to avoid returning home a pound or two heavier.

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Carbs are a necessary part of any diet, but there are “good carbs” and bad ones. Choose the bad ones, and you’ll have more problems controlling your insulin levels – and your weight. Here are five simple ways to make better carb choices.

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More people are eating yogurt with active cultures to get their daily dose of probiotics. Probiotics have benefits, especially for athletes and people who are physically active. Find out what they are and how to add more probiotics to your diet.

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