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Nicole LaMarco

The Surprising Way Vitamin D Supplements May Affect Your Sleep

Vitamin D is also called the sunlight vitamin because your skin produces it when exposed to the sun. About 50 percent of people across the world have vitamin D insufficiency and about 1 billion people have vitamin D deficiency. How could vitamin D supplementation affect your quality of sleep?

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Phoebe McRae

The Real Reason Chrissy Teigen Doesn't Like Diets

Queen of social media and former model Chrissy Teigen has made her thoughts and feelings regarding diets clear - and it's safe to say, she's not a fan.

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Agnes Erickson

If You Hate The Smell Of Coffee, Here's Why

For the coffee-obsessed, it may always be difficult to understand why getting a whiff of that delicious 'elixir of life' doesn't make everyone's hearts sore with glee. Here are the possible reasons why not everyone is on board.

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Maria Scinto

The Real Reason You're Craving Cheese All The Time

Ever notice how you always have cheese on the brain and always seem to be craving the delicious, salty dairy product? There's a real reason.

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Lauren Armstrong

You're Not Getting Enough Vitamin D If This Happens To Your Body

Vitamin D is needed to support your muscles, bones, nerves, and immune system. It even helps absorb other certain nutrients, which are impacted when deficient.

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Molly Hurford

Can You Eat Dairy On The Whole30 Diet?

If you're considering trying the Whole30 diet for a month, be prepared to give up ice cream, whole milk, cheese, and even yogurt. That's right — even nutrient-rich, protein-packed snacks like kefir and Greek yogurt are banned for the 30-day duration of the diet.

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Lauren Cahn

The Risky Diet Beyonce Used To Drop Weight Fast

The diet Beyoncé used to drop weight may appeal to you. Here's everything there is to know about the (spoiler) risky diet Beyoncé used to lose weight.

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Karen Veazey

Why You Should Think Twice Before Trying The GAPS Diet

If you've done any internet sleuthing on treating digestive issues or even mental health issues, you may have run across something called the GAPS diet. Here's what you should know before trying this diet.

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Valerie Kalfrin

The One Ingredient You Need To Watch Out For In Almond Milk

If you buy almond milk because you prefer not to drink cow's milk or you have a lactose allergy, you might be ingesting more than almonds, water, and nutrients.

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Molly Hurford

The Strange Rule You Have To Follow On The Whole30 Diet

The Whole30 diet is a month-long food reset that eliminates processed foods like sugar and grains while focusing on whole foods like fruit, vegetables, meat, and eggs. But in addition to obvious processed foods, you might be surprised that there is an odd rule that you have to follow.

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Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

Is Chickpea Pasta Really Better For You?

In today's world, it's as if you can turn anything into pasta, even chickpeas. In fact, some may be wondering how chickpea pasta compares to traditional pasta.

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Valerie Kalfrin

What Happens To You When You Start Eating More Avocado

Avocado has broken away from just being the smooth sidekick for chips and salsa. What happens when you start eating more in your diet?

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Agnes Erickson

Can You Eat Eggs On The Mediterranean Diet?

Did the people once living around the Mediterranean Sea include the versatile modern-day breakfast staple, eggs, as a part of their cuisine?

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Maria Scinto

Are White Carbs Really As Bad As You Think?

Even those that don't banish all carbohydrates from their fridges and pantries seem to have fallen prey to the notion that darker-colored breads, rice, pasta, are inherently better for you than their paler counterparts. Are white carbs, though, as bad as you think they are?

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Molly Hurford

The Real Difference Between The Whole30 And Paleo Diets

Deciding how to eat can be confusing if you're new to the world of diets, and two commonly confused options for those looking to decrease sugar and processed foods while feeling better in the process are the Whole30 and Paleo diets. What's the real difference between the two?

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Maria Faller

Can You Still Drink Coffee While Intermittent Fasting?

If you are considering jumping on the intermittent fasting train, you will be happy to know that you don't have to cut out your coffee completely — but you may have to modify your order.

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Nicole LaMarco

Does Reverse Dieting Actually Work?

Reverse dieting, also known as recovery dieting, might help you ease out of a restrictive diet without gaining the weight back. Reverse dieting is meant to help you maintain the weight you're at now. Reverse dieting sounds like the best way to ease out of a more strict diet. But does it work?

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Molly Hurford

Animal Protein Vs Plant Protein: Which One Is Better For You?

Getting enough protein in your daily diet is critical, but when it comes to choosing your protein source, you might be wondering if an animal or plant-based source is healthier.

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Valerie Kalfrin

Are Sweet Potatoes Really Healthier Than Other Potatoes?

Sweet potatoes and regular potatoes are both humble and versatile root vegetables, but American farmers and consumers have gone sweet for sweet potatoes.

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Nicole LaMarco

What The Egg Diet Really Does To Your Body

Is it healthy to be eating a minimum of two to three eggs a day? Is it healthy to follow a fad diet even for a short period of time? What happens when the diet is over?

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Brian Good

When You Take Turmeric Every Day, This Is What Happens

Turmeric is a staple in traditional Eastern medicine, where it's been used for thousands of years. Is it still worth taking today? Here's what the science says.

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Zrinka Peters

Can Taking Vitamin D Put You In A Better Mood?

Vitamin D is usually associated with building strong bones, but research increasingly supports a connection between vitamin D and mood, too.

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Nicole LaMarco

This Side Effect Might Change Your Mind About Going Keto

The ketogenic diet mimics fasting and was invented as a treatment for epilepsy in the 1920s. Since then, it has become incredibly popular in the dieting world.

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Jorie Mark

What You Should Know Before You Try Ezekiel Bread

Before you swear off bread completely, educate yourself about Ezekiel. Made from sprouted grains with no preservatives, this health store favorite is one of the few loaves that can accurately describe itself as a healthy carbohydrate.

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Karen Veazey

When You Eat Too Much Protein, This Is What Happens

Can you get too much protein? And if you do, what is the effect on your body?

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Agnes Erickson

Surprising Health Benefits Of Eating Cherries

It's hard not to think about cherries without thinking about our favorite cherry-inspired desserts, such as cherry pie. But luckily for us, whether we eat cherries alone or smothered in all that extra goodness, there are surprising health benefits hidden within.

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Karen Veazey

This Could Change What You Think About Diet Soda

In recent years, diet soda has come under scrutiny by the health community. Is it really a beneficial switch to convert from the high calories of sugared soda to the artificially-sweetened option? Or are there hidden harms that come with the diet version, and do they perhaps prevent weight loss?

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