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Why the ‘Dutch Diet’ Is Good for Your Waistline — And Your Brain
The Dutch diet has been making headlines ever since exciting news about its possible health benefits came out earlier this summer. A June 2018 study of 4,447 Dutch people found that those who closely followed Dutch dietary guidelines had larger brain volumes than those who didn’t. While this link is important enough for anyone looking…
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Sipping This Simple Tea Can Help Boost Liver Function and Speed Weight Loss
Did you know dandelion tea is packed with slimming phytonutrients? You can find options like Traditional Medicinals Roasted Dandelion Tea at health-food stores or online ($12.81 for 2 packs of 16, Amazon) to set yourself up for weight loss success in 2021. Keep reading to learn about how the tea helps you shed fat fast.…
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7 Common Dieting Mistakes to Avoid If You’re Trying to Get Healthy
If you’ve been trying to shrink you waistline and are not seeing any results, you could be ruining your own dieting success without even realizing it. Check out our list of common diet mistakes you could be making. 1. You’ve gone fat-free. Cutting fat out of your diet might save you calories, but it won’t…
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5 Ways to Trick Yourself Into Drinking More Water
Sure, it’s important to stay hydrated–and yet, “Exactly how much water should you drink a day?” isn’t always a neatly answered question. The expert recommendations seem to change every few years, and factors like your level of health, how active you are, and where you live also play a part in determining just how much…
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7 Essential Oils to Use for a Slimmer Waist
If you’re anything like us, you can’t get enough of essential oils. But it’s not just the smell we love — essential oils have a wide range of health benefits. By using the right blends, you can even whittle your waistline without much effort. We’ve rounded up the best essential oils for weight loss around…
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5 Questions to Ask Before Buying a New Supplement
Supplements are having a moment right now, but are they worth the hype? While they can be a huge help for folks who are low in specific essential nutrients — especially a folate or b12 deficiency — it’s worth considering whether a new supplement is truly right for you. The Global Council on Brain Health…
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Melt Up to 4 Pounds in 24 Hours With This Plant-Based Diet Twist
There’s one big reason women love the “million-nutrient detox” created by Joel Fuhrman, MD: “It makes aggressive weight loss feel really good,” says the University of Pennsylvania-trained nutrition expert and world-famous Eat for Life author. In mere days, “people experience sharper thinking, surging energy, less pain and more joy.” That’s all while melting up to…
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25 ‘Slow Carb’ Foods That Will Actually Help You Slim Down and Boost Overall Health
Low-carb diets are all the rage, but recent studies suggest restrictive diets may be causing more harm than good. Instead of ditching carbs entirely, it’s time to switch to a slow-carb diet; then you can watch the weight fall of fast. What are slow carbs? Slow carbs, also called slow-digesting carbs, come from fruits, veggies,…
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A 3-Day Keto Egg Fast Can Help You Revive a Weight Loss Slump
The ketogenic diet has helped countless people lose weight and achieve better overall health. However, like most diets, it’s common for individuals to find themselves hitting a wall and plateauing before they’ve shed quite as many pounds as they’d hoped. Instead of giving up, just grab an extra carton of eggs from the grocery store. …
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DASH Diet Is Linked to Lower Depression Risk, Study Finds
Many folks go on the DASH diet in hopes of lowering their blood pressure, which makes perfect sense. After all, this physical health benefit is how the diet got its name in the first place; the acronym “DASH” is short for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. But could the diet offer a mental health benefit,…