Doughnuts, and eggs, and quinoa bakes, oh my! At breakfast time, it’s essential to fuel up with nutrient-packed ingredients to give you energy throughout the day (and may even prevent overeating and help with weight regulation). A healthy dose of fiber (think whole-grains and fruits and veggies) and protein (eggs, Greek yogurt, lean meat) is
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We’re all guilty of picking up a dangerfood every once in a while. They seem innocent enough on the outside, masquerading behind their whole wheat-touting labels or a crunchy bed of lettuce. But a closer look at nutrition labels reveals dirty little secrets: shrouds of sugar, calorie-packed dressing, and more. Here’s a roundup of our
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Fro-yo is one of those classic healthy food imposters. It sits comfortably under that virtuous “yogurt” label, but it can actually be hiding scary amounts of sugar and weird additives, with very little actual yogurt. Next time a fro-yo craving strikes, skip the self-serve joint and whip up your own using real food. These 7
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While it’s tempting to pop into the neighborhood coffee shop or fro-yo spot for a cool treat when the weather heats up, it’s easier (and definitely healthier) to head to your own kitchen. All it takes is a little prep work. Thicken things up by adding the ingredients into a blender for your own version
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These days lots of HIIT workouts happen at a frenetic, all-out pace, jumping between exercises without even giving you a chance to wipe the sweat off your face. I’m all for heart-racing intensity (and trust me, you will sweat in this workout), but not at the cost of proper form. Think of fitness as a
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With low-carb, Paleo, and gluten-free diets on the rise, bread (and grains in general) has fallen out of favor. Even in France, the birthplace of the baguette, they’ve had to resort to a “Got Milk” style ad campaign to stop sales from crumbling. However, the loaf isn’t dead yet. You might also like {{displayTitle}} READ
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We’ve all been there: hunger striking before dinnertime, a sudden craving for something sweet, the need for a quick energy boost before working out. The solution? A small and satisfying snack that won’t tip that calorie count over the edge—after all, a quick nibble can easily turn into the calorie equivalent of a full-blown meal.
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This series of GWODs was designed especially for Greatist by Bodeefit. For more information about the exercises in this workout, or to see video demos of each movement, follow the links below the graphic. Be sure to note the results of your workout so you can track your progress as you go. Before you tackle
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When it comes to fitness, “basic” can be a good thing—from planks to push-ups, traditional bodyweight moves are easy and super effective. Still, mixing things up—say, learning to move like a ninja—sounds a lot more fun than doing three sets of 20 push-ups. In this workout video from Grokker, trainer Angelo dela Cruz, a second-degree
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After stuffing ourselves silly over the holidays, it’s time to hit the reset button. For some that means dry January, while others opt for a juice cleanse. Those who preach the juice cleanse gospel will tell you their three-day (or more) liquid diet flushes out all the toxins that have built up in their body.
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