Tag: weight loss
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Exercise is More than the Calories You Burn
Lots of people talk about exercise and calories in the same breath. Exercise machines flash how many calories burned. Fitness influencers focus on body fat and how one looks. One would think the only reason to exercise is to burn calories. But exercise and activity are far more than just calories. Exercise and Calories –…
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Are organic foods healthier?
If you’ve gone into a grocery store, you’ve likely seen organic foods. They often have their own separate section, with all organic foods together. Fruits and vegetables are the ones people are most familiar with, but you can get organic milk, meat and even cookies and ice cream. They often cost more than conventionally grown…
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Looking at Obesity in a Different Light
Nearly 1 in 3 adults in developed countries has obesity. Obesity carries with it significant physical and mental health challenges. People with obesity are more likely to get type 2 diabetes, heart disease, certain cancers and die earlier. And then there are lesser-known concerns such as greater chances to get dementia, arthritis and joint pain.…
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Is Time-Restricted Eating Right for You?
One of the more popular diet trends in recent years is intermittent fasting. Intermittent fasting refers to various patterns of time-dependent eating. This means eating only at certain times. Examples include rotating between eating and fasting (or low calorie) days to time-restricted eating within the same day. What is Time-Restricted Eating? Time-restricted eating is a…