In a viral video, American athlete Ilona Maher shed light on the limitations of the Body Mass Index (BMI) as a measure of health.
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Sodium isn’t just in the salt shaker. Here’s some tips on how to cut down!
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It might sound simple, but there’s a lot behind this controversial diet.
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The basics of eating healthy sound easy enough: Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, drink enough water, and get a good balance of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.  But figuring out exactly what that balance should be can be confusing, especially when it comes to carbs. That’s why some people track their “net carbs” as well […]
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For disastrous humans like myself, routines are pretty damn important. I’m easily distracted, impacted by my environment, and strongly influenced by ​the people around me​. A predictable routine gives me the best chance to still get stuff done while being human. Unfortunately, while traveling, plenty of things slip by the wayside. And this past week…
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Hi friends! Happy Friday! What are you up to this weekend? Aloha from one of our favorite places ever! We’re here for a couple of weeks to enjoy some beach time, shopping, luaus, and all of the poke bowls. 🙂 I’ll share all the details in an upcoming post, but here are some pics from…
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Hi friends! I have a new podcast episode live and am so excited to have Dr. Liz Lyster on the show today. 167: Menopause, bioidentical hormones, and women’s health with Dr. Liz Lyster Here’s what we talk about in today’s episode: – Why is menopause happening earlier and earlier? – What are some signs that…
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Lunchtime doesn’t always allow much time for cooking. You just want something simple and easy that will power you through the afternoon. This sandwich is quick and easy while still being wholesome and tasty.  MyFitnessPal teamed up with Dr. Danielle Belardo, one of our scientific advisors, to bring you this high-fiber and vegan chickpea “tuna” […]
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We’re headed off on a little adventure, so I figured this was a perfect post topic for today: weird things I bring on vacation. Hi friends! How are you? I hope you’re enjoying the day so far! We’re living it up in Hawaii 🙂 It felt like a good time for this post topic. When…
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There are many healthy recipes to be found in French cuisine. These 5 French recipes have less than 300 calories each.
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