The Best and Worst Appetizers for Your Waistline
As the holiday season ramps up, we’re bound to come across the inevitable holiday party appetizers. As much as we love them, appetizers can be some of the biggest saboteurs when it comes to maintaining a healthy diet. First off, they are small and seem “harmless,” causing us to not pay great attention to what and how much we eat. Second, many of them are unbalanced, containing mostly refined carbohydrates and fats, and lastly, we tend to fill ourselves up on them, leaving little room for the more healthy part of the party—the meal.
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6 Smart Snacks for After Your Workout
Whether you work up a sweat in the morning or evening, chances are you grab a little bite before you hit the gym. A snack before you work out helps give you energy and stamina to go the distance. But did you know that eating a snack after you work out is even more important?
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6 Smart Snacks for After Your Workout
Replenish your energy after your workout with these smart protein and carb snack combos.
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10 Snacks You Thought Were Healthy but Really Aren’t
Bad news: Drenching your salad in fat-free dressing or eating granola by the handful isn’t doing you any favors. The good news? We’re here to bust some snacking myths—and provide you with truly healthy alternatives.
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