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6 Anti-Bloat Foods to Keep You Feeling Slim
While warmer temperatures have us dreaming of all the succulent barbecue eats and tasty fairground foods to come, we know that indulging in our favorite treats often comes at the price of feeling bloated. Whether your temporary bulge is a result of acid reflux or poor digestion, we’ve discovered that you can actually eat certain…
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5 New Year’s Resolutions You’ll Actually Want to Keep
We doubt there’s a single person who isn’t guilty of breaking one (or all) of their New Year’s resolutions by January 31 — after all, we’re only human, and avoiding drinks during the week/exercising more/taking lunch to work every day is tough. So, instead of making the same old oaths this year, why not pledge…
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How to Hit the Reset Button on Your Metabolism After 40
This post was written by Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, CNS, author of Radical Metabolism. When it comes to weight loss, are you a “slow loser”? Are you over age 40 — or does your metabolism just think you are? If you feel like your metabolic rate is slowing making those extra pounds hard to shed,…
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This 2-Ingredient Drink Banishes Carb Bloat and Belly Fat
If you’re familiar with the dreaded bloated feeling that comes after eating a big ol’ plate of pasta or a sandwich for lunch, we feel your pain. We love our carbs, but sometimes they don’t really love us back. The good news is, you can still enjoy your bread and pasta without the tight-belly-feeling afterwards.…
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A Harvard Professor Says You Should Only Eat 6 French Fries Per Serving
French fries are a universally beloved side dish for a good reason: they’re delicious. Whether you’re snacking on regular russet potato fries piled next to your burger or dipping sweet potato fries in your favorite condiment, the savory taste always hits the spot. However, according to Eric Rimm, a professor of epidemiology and nutrition from…
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Pu-erh Tea Is a Natural Fat-Melter That Can Help You Lose Weight
If you haven’t heard much about pu-erh tea, you probably will soon. The slimming tea from China is rapidly growing in popularity all around the world in recent years. When you learn all the benefits that pu-erh tea has to offer, you’ll definitely want to take a sip. What is pu-erh tea? Pu-erh tea is…
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How Many Carbs Can You Actually Have on the Keto Diet?
If you’re thinking about starting the keto diet, you might already know that it’s a high-fat and low-carb eating plan. But just how low in carbs is this low-carb diet, exactly? As you might imagine, it’s nearly impossible to completely cut all carbs out of any healthy diet — and that includes keto. That said,…
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If You Think Diet Soda is Better for You, Think Again
Stop right there, diet soda drinkers. Though you may have thought that swapping your favorite sugary beverages for their sugar-free counterparts was a healthier option, new research suggests this might not be the case. A new study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine found that consuming any soft drinks, diet or not, was linked…
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Viola Davis Was Once a Shy, Overweight Child, But Now She’s at Her Happy Weight
Actress Viola Davis could teach a class on how to flaunt your weight loss! The star has been open about her struggle with her weight in the past, but one thing is for sure — the How to Get Away with Murder actress looked better than ever at the 2018 Oscars on Sunday, March 4…
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The Warrior Diet Is Intermittent Fasting for Those Who Love Eating at Night
As you might guess from the name, the warrior diet is not for the faint of heart. But if you’re someone who has experience with intermittent fasting and you love to eat at night, it just might be the right eating plan for you. What is the warrior diet? The warrior diet is a form…