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The ABCs of Healthy Back-to-School Snacks
Shopping for healthy school snacks can be a battle. Your child reaches for candy and you want to buy fruit. Stop the struggle, and use these eight ...
By Suzanne Corey • For Active.com

A Plant-Based Diet Can Improve Performance
Whole foods plantbased nutrition is a lifestyle. It is a way of nourishing your body for maximum performance, recovery and healing.
By Suzanna McGee

All About Eggs
Picking out a carton of eggs at the grocery store has become more confusing in recent years. It's no longer just a decision between white or brown ...
By Greatist.com

Are Energy Bars, Gels and Electrolyte Replacers Essential for Athletes?
There's a time and a place for prepackaged sports foods and drinks, but many athletes spend a lot of money misusing them.
By Nancy Clark

Diet Detective: Does it Have Nutritional Value - Sweet Corn
It''s summertime and sweet corn can be a wonderful treat and accent to any barbecue. And guess what – it does have nutritional value.
By Charles Platkin

3 Reasons to Eat More Healthy Fats
Eating fat does not make you fat. Find out what types of fat may actually help you control your weight.
By Emily McAuliffe

Is Juicing Good For You?
It seems juice has evolved from being a staple in your kindergarten lunchbox to the latest health fad. But is there truth in the health claims for ...
By Emily Brown

How a Simple Potato Can Fuel Your Workouts
Potatoes are oldschool fueling. For decades (maybe even centuries), athletes have been eating?potatoes for fuel.
By Kelli Jennings

7 Healthy Homemade Ice Cream Recipes Kids Will Love
Stop chasing after the ice cream truck and instead serve up a healthier version that has ingredients you can pronounce and is full of real food.
By Angela Bekkala

My Honest DoFasting Review For Weight Loss
Looking for the best way to lose weight? DoFasting may be the answer. Check out this honest DoFasting review to see if it’s a good fit.
By David Fang

The Best Team Snacks for Kids' Sports
We're rounding up the best fresh, whole foods to help your kid's team refuel and hydrate when it's your week to bring snacks after the game.
By Angela Bekkala

The Right Portion Sizes for Every Age
As your child grows, make sure they’re getting the correct nutrients they need without overdoing it.
By Joan Hodges

8 Popular Kids Snacks That Are Shockingly Unhealthy
Hold on to your squeezable yogurts, the calories and sugar in these kid snack classics will surprise you.
By Nikki Chavanelle

Healthy Fourth of July Treats and Eats for Kids
These colorful and healthy treats and eats will make your Fourth of July celebration even more patriotic.
By Amy Flory

8 Great Post-Workout Juice Recipes
Freshly squeezed fruitandveggie combos deliver postrun nutrients, big flavor, and few calories.
By Yishane Lee, Runner's World

Whey Protein vs. Plant Protein: Which Is Best for You?
Comparing whey versus plant protein and can't decide which to choose? Our dietitian has broken down the benefits of each so you can decide which is...
By Bryee Shepard

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The ABCs of Healthy Back-to-School Snacks Shopping for healthy school snacks can be a battle. Your child reaches for candy and you want to buy fruit. Stop the struggle, and use these eight ... By Suzanne Corey • For Active.com

A Plant-Based Diet Can Improve Performance Whole foods plantbased nutrition is a lifestyle. It is a way of nourishing your body for maximum performance, recovery and healing. By Suzanna McGee

All About Eggs Picking out a carton of eggs at the grocery store has become more confusing in recent years. It's no longer just a decision between white or brown ... By Greatist.com

Are Energy Bars, Gels and Electrolyte Replacers Essential for Athletes? There's a time and a place for prepackaged sports foods and drinks, but many athletes spend a lot of money misusing them. By Nancy Clark

Diet Detective: Does it Have Nutritional Value - Sweet Corn It''s summertime and sweet corn can be a wonderful treat and accent to any barbecue. And guess what – it does have nutritional value. By Charles Platkin

3 Reasons to Eat More Healthy Fats Eating fat does not make you fat. Find out what types of fat may actually help you control your weight. By Emily McAuliffe

Is Juicing Good For You? It seems juice has evolved from being a staple in your kindergarten lunchbox to the latest health fad. But is there truth in the health claims for ... By Emily Brown

How a Simple Potato Can Fuel Your Workouts Potatoes are oldschool fueling. For decades (maybe even centuries), athletes have been eating?potatoes for fuel. By Kelli Jennings

7 Healthy Homemade Ice Cream Recipes Kids Will Love Stop chasing after the ice cream truck and instead serve up a healthier version that has ingredients you can pronounce and is full of real food. By Angela Bekkala

My Honest DoFasting Review For Weight Loss Looking for the best way to lose weight? DoFasting may be the answer. Check out this honest DoFasting review to see if it’s a good fit. By David Fang

The Best Team Snacks for Kids' Sports We're rounding up the best fresh, whole foods to help your kid's team refuel and hydrate when it's your week to bring snacks after the game. By Angela Bekkala

The Right Portion Sizes for Every Age As your child grows, make sure they’re getting the correct nutrients they need without overdoing it. By Joan Hodges

8 Popular Kids Snacks That Are Shockingly Unhealthy Hold on to your squeezable yogurts, the calories and sugar in these kid snack classics will surprise you. By Nikki Chavanelle

Healthy Fourth of July Treats and Eats for Kids These colorful and healthy treats and eats will make your Fourth of July celebration even more patriotic. By Amy Flory

8 Great Post-Workout Juice Recipes Freshly squeezed fruitandveggie combos deliver postrun nutrients, big flavor, and few calories. By Yishane Lee, Runner's World

Whey Protein vs. Plant Protein: Which Is Best for You? Comparing whey versus plant protein and can't decide which to choose? Our dietitian has broken down the benefits of each so you can decide which is... By Bryee Shepard

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The ABCs of Healthy Back-to-School Snacks
Shopping for healthy school snacks can be a battle. Your child reaches for candy and you want to buy fruit. Stop the struggle, and use these eight ...
By Suzanne Corey • For Active.com

A Plant-Based Diet Can Improve Performance
Whole foods plantbased nutrition is a lifestyle. It is a way of nourishing your body for maximum performance, recovery and healing.
By Suzanna McGee

All About Eggs
Picking out a carton of eggs at the grocery store has become more confusing in recent years. It's no longer just a decision between white or brown ...
By Greatist.com

Are Energy Bars, Gels and Electrolyte Replacers Essential for Athletes?
There's a time and a place for prepackaged sports foods and drinks, but many athletes spend a lot of money misusing them.
By Nancy Clark

Diet Detective: Does it Have Nutritional Value - Sweet Corn
It''s summertime and sweet corn can be a wonderful treat and accent to any barbecue. And guess what – it does have nutritional value.
By Charles Platkin

3 Reasons to Eat More Healthy Fats
Eating fat does not make you fat. Find out what types of fat may actually help you control your weight.
By Emily McAuliffe

Is Juicing Good For You?
It seems juice has evolved from being a staple in your kindergarten lunchbox to the latest health fad. But is there truth in the health claims for ...
By Emily Brown

How a Simple Potato Can Fuel Your Workouts
Potatoes are oldschool fueling. For decades (maybe even centuries), athletes have been eating?potatoes for fuel.
By Kelli Jennings

7 Healthy Homemade Ice Cream Recipes Kids Will Love
Stop chasing after the ice cream truck and instead serve up a healthier version that has ingredients you can pronounce and is full of real food.
By Angela Bekkala

My Honest DoFasting Review For Weight Loss
Looking for the best way to lose weight? DoFasting may be the answer. Check out this honest DoFasting review to see if it’s a good fit.
By David Fang

The Best Team Snacks for Kids' Sports
We're rounding up the best fresh, whole foods to help your kid's team refuel and hydrate when it's your week to bring snacks after the game.
By Angela Bekkala

The Right Portion Sizes for Every Age
As your child grows, make sure they’re getting the correct nutrients they need without overdoing it.
By Joan Hodges

8 Popular Kids Snacks That Are Shockingly Unhealthy
Hold on to your squeezable yogurts, the calories and sugar in these kid snack classics will surprise you.
By Nikki Chavanelle

Healthy Fourth of July Treats and Eats for Kids
These colorful and healthy treats and eats will make your Fourth of July celebration even more patriotic.
By Amy Flory

8 Great Post-Workout Juice Recipes
Freshly squeezed fruitandveggie combos deliver postrun nutrients, big flavor, and few calories.
By Yishane Lee, Runner's World

Whey Protein vs. Plant Protein: Which Is Best for You?
Comparing whey versus plant protein and can't decide which to choose? Our dietitian has broken down the benefits of each so you can decide which is...
By Bryee Shepard

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