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Free Stuff: Just Eat Smart’s First Giveaway!

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Welcome to the first giveaway at Just Eat Smart! Yes, free stuff is lovely, but isn’t it nice to be a part of this noteworthy moment? Go ahead; mark this date on your date on your calendar. Win a copy of Eat This, Not That. That being said, let me request that you ignore the [...]

Should I Eat Protein Before or After my Workout?

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Q: Should I eat protein before or after my workout? You should consume protein before AND after your workouts. Always eat a small pre-workout meal consisting of some low glycemic carbs and a quality protein. A good meal is a half cup of rolled oats and a scoop of whey protein. This provides you with [...]

The Skinny on Diet Soda

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Just because diet soda is low in calories doesn’t mean it can’t lead to weight gain. It may have only 5 or fewer calories per serving, but research suggests that consuming sugary-tasting beverages–even if they’re artificially sweetened–may lead to a high preference for sweetness overall. That means sweeter (and more caloric) cereal, bread, dessert–everything. Diet [...]

Drink Wine and Be Very Merry

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Polyphenols are chemical compounds found in the skin of grapes and other plants. They are excellent antioxidants (the vitamins, minerals and enzymes in foods that protect the cells in your body from damage caused by the normal process of metabolism and ward off chronic disease.) Polyphenols are also known to lower total cholesterol and blood pressure, lessen risks of cancer, stimulate the immune system, and have anti-bacterial properties.

Healthy Nut

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Top 10 Healthiest Nuts

Shopping for Whole Grain

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There you are, slowly walking through the grocery store aisle – specifically the bread aisle, enjoying the yummy smell of carbs. There are so many types of bread to choose from that one can get easily flustered about the best or the right kind to buy. Whole wheat, wheat flour, enriched flour….what the heck does it all mean? No matter what kind you get, one thing is guaranteed about bread: it’s delicious. The truth is, bread can be delicious and good for you. Yup, really.

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