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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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Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

This Is Why You Should Add More Beets To Your Diet

Beetroot, or beets, are a vibrantly colored root vegetable packed with healthy vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Here's why you should add more beets to your diet.

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Molly Hurford

The Healthy Replacement You Should Use Instead Of Mayo

Mayonnaise may be a childhood staple, but it's far from the healthiest topping for your lunch wrap. There's a better option, though.

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Maria Faller

This Could Change What You Think About Peanut Butter

Peanut butter is a deliciously versatile food. Since the invention of the peanut butter and jelly sandwich in 1901, it quickly became a lunchtime favorite and a staple in the American home. Unfortunately, this nut butter has been linked to health concerns.

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Brie Schmidt

Here's How Long It's Still Safe To Eat Leftover Pizza

If you want to save your favorite pizza for more than a few days, storing your extra slices in the freezer can help them last longer.

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Nicole LaMarco

The Real Reason You Should Be Drinking Pickle Juice

Pickle juice (also known as pickle brine) has several health benefits, and the best part is that it's budget-friendly.

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Christine Byrne

When You Start Taking Collagen, This Is What Happens To Your Body

Collagen supplements are becoming increasingly popular. The question is: What do these supplements actually do?

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Karen Veazey

Is Eating An Apple A Day Actually Good For You?

Apples may have health benefits that 'keep the doctor away.' Can eating one a day really impact your health all that much?

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Maria Scinto

Peanut Butter Vs Almond Butter: Which One Is Better For You?

The nut butter choices have expanded over the past few years. Which type of butter should you choose?

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Jorie Mark

The Risks You're Taking When You Start The Snake Diet

If you'd like to shed a few pounds quickly, perhaps you're considering the Snake Diet. No, you won't be feasting on cobra in the name of calorie cutting, but plenty of experts think this approach is poisonous for another reason.

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Lauren Barth

Foods Every Woman Needs To Have In Her Diet

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Brian Good

When You Drink Whiskey Daily, This Is What You're Really Doing To Your Body

Although whiskey may not be the cure-all it was touted to be centuries ago, it still has some proven health benefits.

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Agnes Erickson

The Real Risk You're Taking When You Eat Raw Eggs

Raw eggs can be found present in tangy tartars, delicate meringues, and that delicious bite of cookie dough we sneak while waiting for the cookies to bake. Giving these foods up would be difficult, so what is the real risk we're taking when we eat raw eggs?

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Karen Veazey

The Truth About The F-Factor Diet

The F-Factor diet, created in 2006 by registered dietician Tanya Zuckerbrot, is popular with celebrities — but is it something that's medically recommended or safe?

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Jorie Mark

Why You Should Think Twice Before Trying The CICO Diet

A medium-sized donut is 198 calories, nearly the same number of calories in a skinless chicken breast. Yet, we may feel guilty after a Dunkin' run, but pat ourselves on the back for lunching on a lean, grilled fillet. Is there more to the story than a simple calorie count?

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Zrinka Peters

Whole Grain Vs Whole Wheat: Which One Is Better For You?

Even when choosing brown breads, is there a difference between whole grains and whole wheat? How do you decide which one is better?

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Jorie Mark

The Only Rule You Need To Follow On The 'Lazy Keto' Diet

How do you follow what's been dubbed "lazy keto," a dieting strategy that, as its name suggests, is perfect for lazy people who'd rather not be bothered with food-tracking apps, measuring cups, and food scales?

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Karen Veazey

This One Food Could Boost Fertility In Men

When trying to conceive a baby, you want to give your body every advantage it can have. And now there's research showing that one simple dietary change makes a big impact on male fertility, increasing sperm count as well as sperm health.

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Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

What Really Makes Coconut Water Different From Regular Water

What's the best way to stay hydrated? Is drinking regular water enough, or are options like coconut water and sports drinks just as beneficial? What's the real difference between coconut water and regular water, anyway?

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Zrinka Peters

Why Eating Low-Carb Isn't As Healthy As You Think

But while it may not be harmful in the short-term, researchers are finding some disturbing outcomes among those who have followed a low-carb program for long periods of time.

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Lauren Armstrong

The Criticism Against The 1,200 Calorie Diet Fully Explained

It may seem like 1,200 is the magic calorie count when it comes to weight loss, but is this restrictive diet actually safe to follow?

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Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

The Real Reason You're Craving Salty Foods All The Time

Have you ever felt the urge to grab a bag of potato chips or popcorn for no good reason? Have you picked the visibly-salted french fries with your fast food meal over alternatives? Salt cravings are not uncommon, so you may be wondering what they really mean.

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Christine Byrne

When You Only Eat Salad Every Day, Here's What Happens To Your Body

Nutrition experts agree that eating fruits and vegetables daily can significantly improve a person's health. But is it a good idea to eat only salad every day?

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Jorie Mark

Can You Drink Coke Zero On The Keto Diet?

Going on the keto diet requires a complete rewiring of not only how you eat, but also a reframing of your concept of what the word 'healthy' actually means. Remember the days when you thought of bacon as 'fattening,' and of a yogurt parfait as a wholesome treat? Well, strike that and reverse it.

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Zrinka Peters

Greek Yogurt Vs. Regular Yogurt: Which One Is Better For You?

Between 2007 and 2013, Greek yogurt sales rose sharply, from 1 percent to a whopping 44 percent of the yogurt market. And its popularity has not even started to wane. But is the hype warranted? How does Greek yogurt compare to its old-fashioned cousin, regular yogurt?

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Jorie Mark

The Grapefruit Diet: Is It Really Healthy?

There's no question that a grapefruit is a healthy food. A serving of this tart, ruby-fleshed citrus has 4 grams of fiber, only 82 calories, and is overflowing with vitamins C and A, and potassium — not to mention antioxidants galore. So what about the grapefruit diet?

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Karen Veazey

Why Science Says You Should Start Eating More Oranges

When you think of an orange, the first health benefit that probably comes to mind is its high vitamin C content. And while it's true that one medium orange provides about 93 percent of the daily recommended allowance of this important vitamin, that's not their only advantage.

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