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[Study] EVOO Rich Mediterranean Diet Reduces Cardiovascular Disease Risk By 30%, Study Finds
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A new study revealed that Mediterranean diets, high in EVOO & nuts, can significantly reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack, & other CV deaths by up to 30%.
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[Recipes] The Lean Muscle Mochaccino
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For a shake that’s ridiculously simple, The Lean Muscle Mochaccino packs massive flavor and over 24 g of HQ whey protein. It’s liquified decadence that’ll help you slim down, cool off, and simultaneously recover, grow, and build fresh lean muscle. For all coffee connoisseurs, it’s an absolute must-add to your protein shake arsenal.
The Chipotle Conundrum: How To Cut Calories And Make Your Chipotle Belly-Friendly
With a little tweaking and artful construction, Chipotle can be a belly-friendly, protein-packed powerhouse. Use the following guidelines to upgrade your Chipotle, cut calories, and build an on-the-go supermeal.
[Study] Diet Soda Causes 60% Increase In Diabetes Risk Over Regular Soda
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Stop messing around — if you haven’t already, cut diet soda out of your life completely. New research found that diet soda drinkers were up to 60% more likely to develop type-II diabetes than those who drank an equal amount of regular soda.
14 Plain Greek Yogurt Recipes To Shrink Your Belly & Boost Your Health
Despite its status as a protein juggernaut, many pre-packaged flavored Greek yogurt varieties are absolutely LOADED with sugar. Shrink your belly with these 14 incredible, fresh, uberhealthy parfait ideas using 2% plain Greek yogurt.
[Report] Quest Nutrition Releases New Banana Nut Muffin, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bars
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If you’re an absolute protein bar junkie, or simply on a mission to find an uberhealthy, decadent, dessert-like snack, listen up. Quest Nutrition — the maker of the healthiest protein bar in the world, in our opinion — recently added two incredible new flavors to their already stacked lineup of protein-packed Quest Bars: Banana Nut Muffin and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough.
[Recipes] The Anti Aging Kiwi-Blueberry-Pom Protein Smoothie With Agave Drizzle
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If you’re looking for a nutrient-dense, delicious, invigorating rush of fruit flavor, look no further than the Anti Aging Kiwi-Blueberry-Pom Protein Smoothie With Agave Drizzle. This protein-packed, chromatic ubersmoothie is oozing with age-defying, disease-fighting antioxidants, immunity-boosting vitamin C, and heart healthy, good-for-your skin omega-3 fatty acids.
Part I: Nutrition — The Simple, Beginner’s Guide To Strength And Muscle-Building
Whether you’re brand new to working out or a seasoned vet still looking to get stronger and put on additional muscle mass — you’ve come to the right place. In part I of our four-part beginner’s guide to building muscle, we simplify nutrition down to the muscle-building basics.
Prevent A Sad, Sick Winter With The Top 39 Vitamin C Foods
With the flu going bananas and hitting epidemic levels, and the always-lurking threat of a Wintertime cold, it’s absolutely critical to crank up your immunity in whatever way possible. Your surefire, au natural, dietary defense — Vitamin C. Get all of the details on Vitamin C and a full list of the top 39 sources inside.
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