How to Do The Russian Twists Exercise Correctly With Good Form
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The Russian twist is a simple, yet effective core exercise that works the obliques. It also engages the frontal six-pack ab muscles, core, hips, and shoulders. It’s an ab workout that’ll shred your midsection, melt off love handles, and build core strength. But contributing to your good looks isn’t the…
26 Best Low-Carb Fruits Under 100 Calories You Should Be Eating
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Fruit is recommended as a healthy food choice and with good reason. They are a great source of beneficial nutrients like antioxidants, phytochemicals, vitamins, and minerals. Yet, some dieters may be concerned about the sugar and carb content of fruit. Is fruit really “nature’s candy”? Far from being candy, the…
14 Benefits of Yoga That Are Supported by Science
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“But I can’t even touch my toes!” is an all-too-common rationalization for why people feel apprehensive to take up a yoga practice. While yoga can indeed help improve flexibility, its objective extends far beyond achieving impressively-contorted asanas. Those who do practice yoga know that its health benefits are actually quite…
Plank vs Crunch: Which Exercise Is More Effective?
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Plank and crunches are undoubtedly two of the most popular exercises for the abs and core. But have you ever wondered which ab exercise is more effective or better for you? We’ll take a look at both crunches and planks to see what muscles they work and what benefits each…
Do Flat Tummy Shakes Really Work? a Dietitian Review
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Flat Tummy Shakes by Flat Tummy Co are a popular weight loss meal replacement shake that promises to help you lose weight quickly. Many consumers wonder about their health claims and ingredients, as well as how effective they may be at helping them lose their stubborn weight. This review is…
Yoga for Belly Fat: Daily Yoga Poses To Reduce Belly Fat
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Yoga for belly fat? Yep, yoga might be your best-kept secret to a flatter tummy. Read on to find out how doing yoga to reduce belly fat is a good idea. There are many reasons you may be drawn to begin a yoga practice. While it is a popular form…
A Dietitian’s Guide to Eat Healthy Without Dieting
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Are you someone that hasn’t given much thought to what you eat? Did the Doctor suggest you start to eat a healthy diet? Or maybe weight loss is a goal? Making lifestyle changes can be challenging and it can be overwhelming to figure out where to start. Being ready to…
New to Yoga? These 24 Yoga Poses for Beginners Will Get You Started
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Yoga is an ancient practice that involves specific poses (asanas) and breathwork (pranayama). It has been increasingly growing in popularity in the last decade. It’s hard to scroll down your Instagram feed without seeing people striking an impressive asana. Seemingly, people everywhere are doing yoga—and that’s for good reason. Studies…
Yoga for Weight Loss: 10 Best Asanas to Help You Lose Weight
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Although an ancient practice, yoga has many modern applications. In the last century, the physical practice of yoga evolved into a popular form of exercise that benefits the body, mind, and spirit (1). When practiced regularly, yoga may be an effective tool to help you lose weight, especially its more…
Avocado Nutrition: 7 Good Reasons to Eat More Avocados
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Avocados have grown in popularity over the last decade and for good reason. On Instagram, there are well over 10 million posts with the hashtag “avocado” with inspiring photos of avocado on toasts to perfectly sculpted in the shape of roses. They have become so popular that it is often…