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Fitness is all about balance and that means some of the foods we love, like a dreamy chocolate bar for example, will often find a way into our mouths and hearts. But what if we could indulge in chocolate with a little less guilt? Science says that thanks to using more of the cocoa-fruit, we may...

BUILD MUSCLE WITH PLANTS The average person knows they're supposed to eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Exactly why they're supposed to eat more, they probably don't know. And they probably don't think eating more plants will help them build muscle. Sure, they might have some understanding...

Here's what you need to know... One vague research paper, published in 2004, started the demonification of fructose. When you look at most of the human studies on the effects of fructose, you see that it doesn't really behave much differently than other sugars. I know people who are so afraid...

A nutrient-packed smoothie is a great way to start the day and works perfectly as a post-workout replenishment. One smoothie can provide a host of vitamins, electrolytes, good fats, good carbs, hydration, and protein all-while tasting like a million bucks! But, if you’ve opted out of at-home...

The secret to getting shredded is to reduce total calories and cut added sugars while keeping the total volume of food that you consume relatively the same. You accomplish this by eating whole fruits and vegetables and lean, quality proteins. Aside from the obvious junk foods that sabotage your...

Fiber is essential for a healthy digestive tract even though it’s the structural part of plant foods that our bodies can’t even absorb. That said, most of us fall short of the daily recommendations and miss out on the important benefits. WHAT IS FIBER? Fiber is a form of carbohydrate found in...

Sugar. This five-letter word is one of the most controversial and talked about topics in nutrition. Everyone seems to have an opinion about this sticky subject. Here are a few things to keep in mind before you go rogue with the sugar dispenser in your morning coffee. It’s important to...

Low-carb and low-sugar have overtaken low-fat in popularity, according to Google trends for the past decade. Today, you know too much sugar won’t do any favors for your physical or mental health. And fruit, often touted as nature’s candy, can be first on the chopping block. Here, a look at three...

Avocados: they’re expensive, dangerous, and anxiety-inducing. Yet they persist. In 2018, Millennials spent nearly half a billion dollars on them. And because Americans can’t get enough of the fatty green fruit, one innovative Florida produce company has decided that the secret to making more...

Thank goodness for summertime, when each and every one of us becomes—suddenly, miraculously—a good baker. You don’t need to be good at measuring, have the right fancy ingredients kicking around, or have a knack for baking: Summer produce does all the hard work for you. There’s a crisp—or a...

Gpointstudio / Getty Mangos, bananas, grapes—do these and other fruits make you pack on the pounds? While fruits do contain sugar, that doesn’t mean it will all automatically turn to fat. Fruits are actually an important part of your muscle-building regimen and should be included regularly in...