Articles: NUTRITION & FITNESS

4 Fun Ways to Exercise on Your Way to Work

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Lack of time, work, and life’s daily commitments are all common excuses people use for skipping their workouts. Well those won’t work anymore! Here are 4 fun ways to exercise while you’re on your way to the office. 1. Bike to work Although 41 percent of commute lengths are under a 5-mile distance, less than [...]

The Worst Fast Food Concoctions of 2012

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Do you remember a few years back, when most people cared at least a little about their health? Fast food chains tried to keep up, adding healthier menu items and substituting fries with salads and apple slices. The gimmick worked – for awhile. But with the recent public paranoia over both the nutritional content and [...]

4 Reasons to Eat More Plant-Based Foods

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During flu and cold season, building your immunity is very important. One way you can do this is by eating more whole, plant-based foods. Here are 4 reasons why you should start incorporating more nutrient-dense foods into your diet. 4 Reasons to Eat Plant-Based Foods 1. Plant-Based Foods Provide Energy Before the body can turn [...]

What You Should Eat to Fuel your Workouts: Carbs, Fats, Protein

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The human body, like any machine, needs high quality fuel in order to function at its very best. For athletes, whose bodies may be the most fine-tuned and remarkable machines on the planet, this requirement is especially critical. Without proper nutrition, an entire season of exercise and training can be entirely wasted, and competitions can [...]

How to Be Fit Like an NFL Player

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Whether you’re a pro athlete, lawyer, doctor, or office jockey, we all can struggle trying to be fit and healthy. Even with my level of experience, I need to work hard and stay dedicated to my routine to get the results I want. But at the end of the day, reaching your fitness goals comes [...]

How to Prevent a Weight Lifting Injury

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Follow These Tips to Avoid a Weight Lifting Injury Some guys know exactly when it happened. They may have heard a pop in their shoulder, or felt like someone slapped them hard across the back of their leg. For others, it wasn’t a sudden snap that sidelined their workouts; it was just gradual overuse that [...]

The Benefits of Martial Arts

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If you’re looking for a way to improve your physical and mental health, while learning to defend yourself, you’ll want to explore the world of martial arts. Martial arts have evolved over the years in many different styles and disciplines. Styles range from Capoeira – a form of martial arts that blends with music and [...]

Genetically Modified Foods: You Are What You Eat

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Learn What Genetically Modified Foods Are and What They Mean for Consumers Genetically modified foods (GM Foods) are those that have been genetically altered in order to benefit producers and consumers; these foods are often created to resist disease, grow quicker, add nutritional value, or decrease allergy levels. But are they good for you, and [...]

Top Reasons to Go Organic

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The Benefits of Going Organic It’s been said that you are what you eat, but with so many additives and impurities making their way into our meals, that’s not a very comforting thought. If you’re concerned about pesticides and pink slime, organic foods could be just what you need. They’re made simply and humanely and [...]

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