Tag: fruits
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Five ways to increase fiber in your diet
At HealthifyMe, it’s Fiber and Protein Week. While we’ve already written about how to increase your protein intake through snacks, fiber is equally important for achieving weight-loss. What is fiber? Fiber is the element in plants (fruits, vegetables and whole grains) that, unlike most other foods, is not absorbed or digested. The fact that fiber…
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Four cool tips for hot weather workouts
Looking for some cool solutions to keep your workout on track during the hot summer months? Here are four hot weather workout tips Take a cold shower before your workout A German study has found that a pre-exercise cool down improves performance in the heat — probably because it lowers your heart rate as well…
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Four ways to stay fit while traveling on work
You’ve finally found a smooth way to fit exercise into your daily routine, when you are called away on work-related travel. A break in schedule, hotel breakfast buffets, leaving your gym back home, all threaten to send your fitness regimen off track. But if you learn to recognize these pitfalls, you may actually find you…
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5 summer diet tips to beat the heat
Looking for smart ways to stay fit and cool this summer? Here’s what we recommend to stay healthy and beat the heat with these 5 summer diet tips: Eat small, frequent meals To digest a large meal the body creates more metabolic heat while breaking down the food. Steer clear of high protein foods as…
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Can too much fruit lead to weight gain?
We’re all of the opinion that fruits are healthy and can keep you fit and strong as they contain anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals and fiber. But can overeating certain kinds of fruit lead to weight gain? As most fruits contain high amounts of natural sugar, if you do not watch out, these can be converted into…