Foods to Build Muscle
by Lori Sciame May 30th, 2013 | Diet
People of all ages should strive to have strong, healthy muscles to maintain quality of life. In addition to doing exercises to increase muscle strength, one should pay attention to the food he or she eats. This is because certain foods (and drinks) will help maintain, repair, and build muscles better than others. It is also important to know how much food to consume, as well as WHEN to eat! Â Read this article on our sister web site, My Fitness Tunes, to learn more about the right foods to eat and the right liquids to drink to
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Vegan Diet Benefits Explained
by Lori Sciame May 22nd, 2013 | Diet
Instead of being an omnivore, maybe you should choose to be an herbivore. Don't know what I'm talking about? Â It's simple. Maybe you should change from being a meat and plant eater to being a person who simply survives on eating plants. This diet movement has gained in popularity over the past few years, and even a past US President has jumped on the bandwagon. Â Check out this article on our sister site, My Fitness Tunes, to learn more about the benefits of becoming a vegan.
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Snack Boxes are Here!
by Lori Sciame March 21st, 2013 | Diet
Healthy snacking has never been easier. Â Instead of spending hours cutting up raw fruits and vegetables and air popping popcorn, subscribe to receive a monthly snack box from one of several companies. Â Check out this post on our sister site, My Fitness Tunes, to learn about these cost effective snack boxes. Â Another great thing is that one can choose gender specific boxes, including snacks that are vegan, organic, and gluten free. Do salt and pepper sunflower seeds and organic macaroons sound tasty? Â If yes, click on the above link to find out how to have these delicious
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Tips for Healthy Eating on Vacation
by Louise January 10th, 2013 | Diet
Vacation has a different meaning for various people, but for many, especially regarding dietary concerns, it means something like, "time to splurge!" Whether that splurge be eating extra indulgent foods, booking a five-star hotel, or utilizing a fractional ownership jet, it is a fun part of vacation. If a family is staying in a familiar place, vacation seems like the perfect time to treat yourself to all of your favorite dishes, simply because, "it's vacation!" Conversely, if a family travels to an exotic location, they may feel obligated to try all of the popular local foods
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Food Allergy vs. Food Intolerance
by Louise October 18th, 2012 | Diet
Not all stomachs are created equal. Some people feel nauseated after having a glass of milk, while others might develop hives from the consumption of one small peanut. Feeling sick or having other negative symptoms after eating a certain food is likely either due to a food allergy or a food intolerance, but how do you know which one?
While the very general effect of both terms is similar (that you don't feel good after eating a particular food), the terms actually have quite distinct sources, symptoms, and solutions.
A food allergy is a true allergic reaction that involves the body's
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While the very general effect of both terms is similar (that you don't feel good after eating a particular food), the terms actually have quite distinct sources, symptoms, and solutions.
A food allergy is a true allergic reaction that involves the body's