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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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Jorie Mark

Do You Really Need To Count Calories? A Dietitian Weighs In

Adding food scales, measuring cups, and a calorie-tracking app or notebook into your already-packed lunch or dinner plans is seriously cutting into your downtime. But isn't this task necessary to stay at a healthy weight or shed unwanted pounds?

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Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

What Detox Teas Are Really Doing To Your Body Might Surprise You

Whether you're active on social media or watch the latest daytime talk shows, chances are you've heard of detox teas. What do they really do to your body?

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Nicole LaMarco

Artificial Sweeteners: Are They Really As Bad As You Think?

Artificial sweeteners are also known as sugar substitutes. Artificial sweeteners have zero calories, which might make them look like a good option for anyone looking to lose weight or reduce their sugar intake. But are they safe?

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Zrinka Peters

Benefits Of Honey You'll Wish You Knew Sooner

In contrast with white sugar though, which offers no nutritional value, honey contains trace amounts of a wide range of vitamins and minerals, as well as, importantly, bioactive plant compounds and antioxidants.

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Christine Byrne

The Truth About The Dubrow Diet

The Dubrow Diet is an eating plan and popular book created by former Real Housewives of Orange County star Heather Dubrow and her husband Terry Dubrow.

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Zrinka Peters

Olive Oil Vs Avocado Oil: Which One Is Better For You?

Olive oil has been used and revered for thousands of years, and the culinary world as we know it would be rocked without it. But there's a new kid on the block. Avocado oil has gained popularity in recent years, and chefs as well as nutritionists are singing its praises.

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Brian Good

Strange Diet Trends From The Past You May Not Remember

For centuries, diet trends have been enticing people around the globe. Many such trends are hard to believe.

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Zrinka Peters

Why The Keto Diet Could Make Your Hair Fall Out

while no one would bat an eye at cutting back a little on bread and pasta, the health benefits of very restrictive diets — like the ketogenic diet (or keto for short) — are debatable.

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Nicole LaMarco

Here's What Really Happens When You Skip Your Morning Coffee

Caffeine is the chemical in coffee that makes you feel awake and energized — and sometimes jittery and anxious. Caffeine has these effects because it stimulates your nervous system. What happens when you skip your daily morning cup of brew?

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Phoebe McRae

The Real Reason You're Craving Chocolate All The Time

Chocolate is one of those things that so many of us can't help but love — even though we know it's not the healthiest thing we can feed our bodies. But there's a big difference between simply wanting chocolate and craving chocolate, especially if you're a woman.

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Brian Good

Don't Even Think About Eating These Foods Before Having Sex

Not every food is a good match for your libido. You're not even going to want to think about eating these foods before sex.

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Kelsie Calderon

You're Drinking Too Much Caffeine If This Happens To Your Body

Before you decide to pick up a second cup of joe -- or third or fourth or fifth -- you should know what all that caffeine is doing to your body.

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Karen Veazey

Is Butter Good Or Bad For You?

If you've ever thought twice about reaching for the butter to spread on your bagel, you're not alone. Here's what to know about this popular fat.

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Brian Good

What Your Food Cravings Are Trying To Tell You

Food cravings are so common that the average American spends more than 240 hours a year thinking about them. Here's a look at what they're trying to tell you.

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Nicole LaMarco

The Bananas-Only Diet Isn't As Healthy As You Think It Is. Here's Why

The bananas-only diet is a fad diet that focuses on eating one food. With this diet, you're allowed to eat as many bananas as you want, as well as maybe some milk. You might lose weight, but your entire body will be starved of nutrients found in other foods.

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Phoebe McRae

The Damage Yo-Yo Dieting Is Doing To Your Body

The most important reason why diets aren't sustainable and you should stay away from them is because food and the nutrition it provides is crucial.

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Christine Byrne

Fast Food Items With Way More Calories Than You Expected

There are many fast food items out there boasting more calories than you'd expect. Here are some deceivingly high-calorie fast food items to look out for.

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Phoebe McRae

Fact Or Fiction: Egg Yolks Are Bad For You

If you've lived most of the last decade (or your entire life) eating egg white omelets because you believed egg yolks were bad for you, we're sorry to say that you may have been giving up the golden yellow goodness for no reason.

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Maria Scinto

The Reason Your Vegan Diet May Be Aging You Quicker

Many who switch to plant-based eating may expect to gain a youthful glow, but it may not work out that way. Here's why it may age you more quickly.

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Nicole LaMarco

The Dangerous Ingredient You Need To Watch Out For In Coffee

Coffee has numerous health benefits, and you have probably heard of some of them. With all of these health benefits of coffee, why shouldn't you drink it? Well, there is one ingredient that you should be aware of. It's called acrylamide, a potentially harmful chemical found in coffee.

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Jorie Mark

The Difference Between Counting Calories And Counting Macros

We've probably all heard that losing weight is about 'calories in, calories out.' But experts have argued that counting calories isn't the best way to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Instead, some say we should be focusing on macros. What's the difference?

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