Nutrition Fact or Fiction?

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Nutrition Fact or Fiction?

There’s no shortage of misinformation when it comes to info about what to eat, from the latest diet for shedding fat to the greatest supplement for enhancing recovery. As a savvy consumer, you have to search beyond the hype to distinguish what’s really healthy and what’s just a fad. Here are five things to keep in mind when you’re pondering whether or not something is actually touting proper nutrition.

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6 Healthy Tweaks for Your Desk Job Diet

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6 Healthy Tweaks for Your Desk Job Diet

If you’re like most people, you spend a majority of your workday sitting at a desk and during your commute. In addition to making an effort to move more (getting up to move around every hour, taking a walk at lunchtime, etc.), you can also make sure your eating habits at work are top notch. With that in mind, here are a few practical tips to start dialing up the quality of your desk job diet.

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How to Slash Your Sodium Intake

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How to Slash Your Sodium Intake

Is it time you started slashing sodium from your diet? As the world’s most prolific (and certainly the cheapest) food preservative, sodium is added to many of the foods we eat. Learn how to spot added sodium in prepared foods and how to prepare a low-sodium seasoning substitute. Even if you aren’t sodium sensitive, it’s a good idea to analyze your diet and see where you might be able to shrink your sodium intake.

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How to Incorporate Pumpkin into Your Meal Plans

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How to Incorporate Pumpkin into Your Meal Plans

Loaded with nutrients and flavor, pumpkins are a great way to enjoy the best tastes of the season. Even if you’re not up for peeling, seeding and chopping up your own pumpkin to make a puree, you can still enjoy the benefits and flavors by choosing healthy canned varieties. Here are some great tips—and a delicious recipe—for incorporating pumpkin in to your meal plans.

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3 Healthy Vegetarian Recipes

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3 Healthy Vegetarian Recipes

There’s no question that, when carefully planned, a plant-based diet offers a wide range of health benefits, including a lower risk of some diseases. Eating less meat may also be less expensive and better for the environment. If you’ve been trying to incorporate more plant-based proteins into your diet, here are three easy and delicious recipes to help you get started.

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