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The 7 Most Stubborn Diet Myths

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Most people still don’t get it. It’s no wonder though, and the general population really isn’t to blame. They are just being misled. If you don’t do your own research, you won’t have the right information. Even the American Dietetics Association is decades behind in the research. Most nutritionists and dietitians are still giving most of  their recommendations to…

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Eat This Food and Die Early – WAY Early!

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Why such a negative title? Why not something more positive like, “Eat This Food to Live Longer?” Well, because sometimes drama is needed to get certain points across and we do occasionally need to know what to avoid when it is this urgent. Based on the research I have studied as well as current events and trends, it is…

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Givers are Stronger

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Tis the season to give indeed, but did you know that this act can also help your workout? Scientists have discovered that your endurance will increase about 20%, right after doing something nice for someone. Scientists looked at whether doing good deeds affects willpower and physical endurance. Volunteers were given a dollar and told to keep it…

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7 Rules For Eating Right

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Eating to be lean, healthy and strong really isn’t that hard to figure out. In fact, it can be done by following 7 rules. Even if you just follow the first 4 you will be doing better than 90% of the population in this country. Try just one new rule to start and when you…

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7 Tricks to Sleep Better

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Did you know that getting 7-8 hours of sleep per night is a vital part of your fitness program? In fact, not getting enough sleep is downright fattening. I know of someone who put his sleeping habits aside to get through finals and gained 5 pounds in about 9 days. He didn’t change any other…

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Lose Your Belly, Expand Your Brain

By Jay Madrigal / / Comments Off on Lose Your Belly, Expand Your Brain

How would you like to lose your belly and expand your brain at the same time? A new study has revealed that meditation may enhance key structures in the brain responsible for learning, memory, and emotion control. This adds gray matter, but also reduces the belly due to an increase in willpower and a resulting improved ability to…

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