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Gone Fishing: What You Need to Know About the Pescatarian Diet

By Michael Martin; March 11, 2025

Whether you’re a meat-eater who’s recently been spurred to abstain from mammals or a vegetarian seeking more flexibility in your food choices, the pescatarian diet...

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How to Read Your Poop for Clues About Your Diet

By K. Aleisha Fetters, C.S.C.S.; March 5, 2025

What goes in must come out — and that’s exactly why your poop can help you dial in your healthiest diet. Fecal color, consistency, and...

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See What 100 Calories of Different Nuts Looks Like

By Kirsten Morningstar; February 21, 2025

A handful of nuts is one of the healthiest and most convenient grab-and go snacks. They can be easily pre-portioned into 100-calorie snackable servings, tossed...

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The Bountiful Benefits of Bilberry

By Toshi Jones; February 20, 2025

There’s no way around it: Berries are good for you. So good, in fact, that their potential benefits have been captured in supplement form. Now,...

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Why We Make Continual Improvements to the Shakeology Formula

By BODi; February 18, 2025

Since 2009, Shakeology has been a pioneer in the nutrition industry, continually evolving our formula to provide our customers with the absolute best way to...

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Is Krill Oil Better Than Fish Oil? Here Are the Key Differences

By Michael Martin; February 14, 2025

Healthy oils. Good fats. Years ago, those were oxymorons. Now we know that the natural compounds in some oils and fats — like omega-3 fatty...

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7 Added-Sugar-Free Snacks to Satisfy Your Cravings

By Cemile Kavountzis; February 12, 2025

If you’re trying to lose weight or just watching what you eat more closely, you might find it difficult to come by added-sugar-free snacks. Even...

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Is a Low-FODMAP Diet the Answer for Your Digestive Issues?

By Kara Wahlgren; February 11, 2025

If you’ve experienced ongoing digestive issues, you know certain foods can wreak havoc on your gut and cause all sorts of unpleasant symptoms — like...

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Lazy Keto Diet: Half the Effort, Same Results?

By Nicole McDermott; February 11, 2025

You may have only heard of the ketogenic diet (keto for short) in recent years, but it’s been around for nearly a century. First created...

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How to Prevent and Recover from Hangovers

By Adam Bible; February 7, 2025

Even if you’re not usually a big drinker, special occasions can do a number on your everything-in-moderation mantra. From open-bar office parties to catch-ups with...

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How (and Why) You Should Cook With Coconut Oil

By Nicole McDermott; February 6, 2025

Coconut oil is rich, nutty, and slightly sweet, and, though high in saturated fat, it can be healthy in moderation. It’s mostly used as a...

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What Is a Pressure Cooker and How Do You Use One?

By Ariane Resnick; February 5, 2025

Slow cookers and pressure cookers are both handy appliances that can save a lot of time in the kitchen. However, while a slow cooker can...

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Which Vitamins Are Most Important for Athletic Performance?

By Jordan Burchette; January 31, 2025

If you want to know what the best vitamins for athletes are, it helps to know what makes one more important for athletic performance than...

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When Should You Use Beachbody Performance Energize?

By Andrew Heffernan CSCS, GCFP; January 31, 2025

Got your pre-workout shake mixed and ready to go? Great — time to down it and get after that workout, right? Not so fast. If...

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How L-Theanine Can Improve Workout Performance and Sleep Quality

By Michael Martin; January 29, 2025

If you’ve never heard of L-theanine, you’re not alone. Unless you’ve been researching relaxation supplements or pre-workout ingredients, you may not be familiar with this lesser-known amino...

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8 Common Ingredients in Superfood Greens Supplements

By Michael Martin; January 29, 2025

Why should you try a super greens supplement? Even if you’re conscientious about eating a healthy, balanced diet, you probably wouldn’t mind a little extra support...

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When’s the Best Time to Take Different Supplements?

By Michael Martin; January 24, 2025

In romance and comedy, timing is everything. With fitness and nutrition, there’s typically a bit more wiggle room — any time is usually a great...

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Is Pea Protein as Effective as Whey? 5 Reasons to Try This Plant Protein

By Jenessa Connor, CPT; January 9, 2025

When you hear “good source of protein,” which foods come to mind? A boneless, skinless chicken breast? A medium-rare prime rib? A cup of Greek...

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Does It Matter When You Consume Protein? The Anabolic Window Theory Says Yes

By Jenessa Connor, CPT; January 6, 2025

No one argues that what you eat plays a crucial role in your overall fitness, body composition, and athletic performance. To build your muscles, you need to be...

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7 Facts About Valentine’s Day Chocolates

By Paige Smith; January 6, 2025

Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to enjoy one of the most universally beloved sweets: chocolate. If you’re being mindful of your diet, you don’t...