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6 Myths about Gluten-Free Foods

Gluten-free foods are everywhere these days, and you may already be enjoying them! But are these foods really healthier, or are these myths about gluten?

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Spooktacular Tips to Stay on Track This Halloween

Halloween isn't just for children. It’s an occasion that some adults look forward to all year for spooky scares, fun costumes, trick-or-treating, and, of course, candy.

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Top Tips to Stay Healthy and Lose Weight During Holiday Parties

Stay healthy during holiday parties by serving or bringing nutritious options, limiting alcohol, using small plates, and staying hydrated. Stick to your routine between events, and wash your hands!

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10 Negative Thought Patterns and How to Change Them for Weight Loss and Health

Change your thinking, and you may get a whole lot more out of your efforts to live a healthy life. Research shows that positive psychology can improve health outcomes.

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15 Tips for Success on GLP-1 Medications

Taking GLP-1 medications can help with weight loss, but a lot of your success depends on your own choices. Choices such as taking your medications as prescribed, eating well, and living a healthy life

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Managing Food Cravings on Your Weight Loss Journey with GLP-1 Medications

Here’s what you should know about the science of cravings, how GLP-1 medications may affect cravings, and tips for managing cravings in healthy ways.

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Healthy Desserts Low in Sugar

Desserts can be satisfying, comforting, and delicious, but they can also get in the way of your health and weight loss goals.

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15 Ways to Simplify Healthy Eating by Planning Ahead

If you’re trying to eat well for health or to lose weight, there’s a good chance you already know what foods you want to eat. A greater challenge for many people is getting those foods onto the plate.

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How to Use the Best Fats for Weight Loss and Health

When you’re building a meal plan for health and weight control, it’s a good idea to look at the fat in your meals and snacks. Fat is one of the macronutrients, along with protein and carbs.

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Guide to Grocery Shopping for Healthy Weight

Figuring out what to buy at the grocery store can feel overwhelming. Here is a quick guide with tips to help you become a grocery shopping pro!

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20 Healthier Swaps for Happier Holidays

With the holiday season in full swing, high-calorie foods are everywhere, but you can make small changes to stay on track. Here are 20 healthier swaps you can make to enjoy delicious holiday foods whi

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40 Quick and Easy Meals and Snacks with Protein

Getting enough protein can help you manage hunger, maintain strength and metabolism, and support lean muscle mass.

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Eating More Fish and Seafood

Fish and shellfish are among the most nutritious protein sources, but most Americans don’t consume enough.

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31 Healthy Snacks for January Weight Loss

January weight loss may be a goal, but do you know how to achieve it? Your snacks can affect progress, but you can learn how to snack in a healthy way!

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20 Healthy Swaps So You Can Keep Losing Weight When You Have Cravings

Success with weight loss depends on your own diet choices. It’s common to crave high-calorie foods that are fatty or high in sugar or carbs, but these can interfere with weight loss.

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Complete Guide to Grocery Shopping for a Healthy Start in the New Year

Eating well can help you manage weight and improve health. Smart grocery shopping can help you get the foods you need so you can make healthy meals and snacks when you need them. 

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Why Eating Your Vegetables First Can Be a Great Step for Weight Loss and Health

Eating to manage weight and improve health can get complicated, but sometimes, there are simple tricks to help. For example, what about eating vegetables first at your meals?

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Sleep, Hormones, and Health: Why Sleep Feels So Good and Is So Good for You

A good night of sleep can have immediate benefits, both that you can feel and that you cannot detect, but are there. It’s a win-win! 

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Small Changes for Big Weight Loss

Although rapid weight loss diets can give you a quick lead, slower, steadier approaches can eventually lead to more weight loss overall, and a better chance of maintaining that loss.

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Seven Ways to Be More Mindful When Choosing Healthy Foods

Mindful eating is an approach to food and eating that you can carry with you for life.

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All About Weigh-ins and Weight Fluctuations

Have you ever weighed yourself and been confused by the number? It’s common for weight to fluctuate by 2, 3, or more pounds from day to day.

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Making Fitness Social

There are only 24 hours in a day, so how can you add in more time for fitness if you’re already filling those hours?

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Easy and Delicious Breakfasts for Health and Weight Loss

Take a look at the first thing you eat in a day if you’re trying to lose weight or improve your health. Is your breakfast supporting your goals? Or are your morning food choices getting in the way of

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Macronutrients for Weight Loss: How Many Grams of Carbs, Protein, and Fat Should I Have?

A balanced and nutritious diet can help you reach your goals, and using macronutrients can be a simple way to make sure you’re on track.

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3 Easy Steps to Menu Planning for Weight Loss and Health!

Meal planning can feel tricky because there’s a lot to think about, but there are ways to make it easier to create your menus.

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10 Healthy and Easy Breakfasts for January Weight Loss

Benefits of a healthy breakfast include increasing energy and keeping you full for hours. It can also help with weight management. These 10 breakfasts have fiber and protein to stabilize blood sugar a

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Do Protein Shakes and Bars Help You Reach Your Goals?

Getting adequate protein can support weight loss, and manufacturers are quick to claim that protein supplements are the way to go. But is that true?

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Five Tips to Increase Motivation to Reach Your Weight Loss and Health Goals

What do eating your vegetables, going to the gym, and getting 8 hours of sleep all have in common?

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What to Eat When You’re on Vacation to Stay Healthy and Lose Weight

Taking vacations can improve your mental health, as vacation time can improve productivity at work, expand your horizons, and give you a break from regular responsibilities.

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10 Tips to Up Your Exercise Game at Any Level

Being physically active is one of the most effective and safest ways to promote health. The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans say exercise is safe for nearly everyone.

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Welcome to Lark Badges: Fried Foods

Fried foods are consistently linked to unfavorable health outcomes. People who eat more fried foods may be more likely to gain weight.

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10 Ways to Lose Weight and Improve Health on Vacation

There’s plenty to look forward to when you go on vacation, from a change in your daily routine to exciting new experiences and souvenirs.

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Eat Well and Feel Your Best on July 4th

Here are some of the most popular choices for Independence Day celebrations, and what you can choose instead to keep on track while enjoying yourself and your loved ones.

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High and Low-Sodium Food List for Health and Weight Loss

Sodium is an essential mineral, but most Americans get more than they need. Too much sodium can raise blood pressure and increase the risk of heart disease.

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6 Healthy Meals with Beans, Peas, or Lentils for Weight Loss

Legumes, or beans, peas, and lentils, are linked to health benefits such as lower body fat, lower risk for diabetes, improved heart health, and more.

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