According to a recent study, yoga for pregnant women can help improve physical and emotional well-being by keeping them active and stress-free. But some poses may not be best for your baby bump.
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I was talking with a friend recently who said he had hit a bit of a plateau. We’ve all been there – that uncomfortable place where the scale stops moving, or the strength gainz slow down. Heck, I’ve even written a whole article about ​busting through a plateau​. As I’ve been revisiting the last 15…
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Hi friends! Happy Friday! How was the week? I hope you had a wonderful one. The kids officially have one week left of school (YESSSSSSS) and we’re all counting down the days. This weekend we have dinner with friends, a concert, dance activities, and all the chores. I hope you have a lovely weekend, too!…
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Lots of tips here on metabolic flexibility and how to improve it.  Hi hi! How’s your day going? I hope you’re having a wonderful day so far. I have quite a few things on my to-do list for the day — all good things, of course! For today’s post, I wanted to talk a bit…
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Are the “vegetable oil is bad for you” claims fear-mongering or fact? We asked registered dietitian Katherine Basbaum, MS, RD, to dig into the actual science behind vegetable oils.
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I bet you feel burned out right now. Overworked, underpaid, anxious, stretched too thin. All of those fun things! I also bet you’re frustrated you can’t lose weight the way you’d hoped, you wish you had more energy to get your job done, and you wish you could be a better partner and parent. You’re…
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Some research suggests that gut microorganisms might help boost metabolism, decrease hunger, and reduce fat accumulation.
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The road to reaping the full benefits of a healthy diet can come with a few digestive hiccups along the way.
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Understanding the root cause of gut problems is vital.
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Plus, everything you need to know about the different types of miso.
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