Is a Raw Diet for You?
by Kimberly Hays September 9th, 2022 | Diet
Raw diets are gaining in popularity, and though it sounds healthy to eat an abundance of fruit and vegetables there are also concerns with the diet. The benefits are that you get an abundance of fiber that keeps your body cleansed, and you are not getting excess sugar, salt, and preservatives from processed foods. There are also some disadvantages to the diet, like not getting all of the nutrients out of some foods because these nutrients are released when cooked, and you could become vitamin D deficient on a raw diet. To find out more, visit our sister publication,
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Are you Nuts for Snacking on Nuts?
by Bea January 28th, 2022 | Diet
Nuts are such a versatile food! The fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, proteins, and more, associated with nuts can lead to more efficient workouts, but what nuts should you be eating? Should you be eating nuts after your workout as well? Well, that depends on the intent of your workout. If you are trying to lose weight, then replenishing your body with nuts after your workout might not be a wise decision. On the other hand, if you are trying to bulk up, then yes, maybe you should be eating a handful of nuts after your workout!
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Decoding Detox Diets
by Lori Sciame April 23rd, 2021 | Diet
Many men and women across the United States have chosen to jump on the detox diet bandwagon. They literally starve themselves to ensure rapid weight loss. With summer on the horizon, people may become desperate to drop unwanted pounds quickly in order to fit into last summer's swim suit so these types of diets will become even more popular. But do detox diets really work? More importantly, can they actually hurt a person more than help him or her? Read this article concerning the detox craze on our sister publication, My Fitness Tunes. You may
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Detoxify with These Foods
by Lori Sciame June 6th, 2015 | Diet
Hoping to begin eating a better diet? Â Look no further than your front yard for a spring super food. Â Instead of cursing those dandelions sprouting up all over the lawn, pick the leaves, wash them thoroughly, prepare them to your liking, and then consume them to help detoxify your body. Â In addition to dandelions, there are plenty of other spring super foods to help clear out the system, including sesame seeds, broccoli sprouts, and lettuces. Â Check out this article on our sister site, My Fitness Tunes, to read all about these amazing foods.
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