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Smoothie Drinking Tips

by Bea September 10th, 2025| Diet Strategy, Workout Fuel





Smoothies are a big hit with a lot of people. They prefer smoothies over solid foods because they are easier to eat and you can blend in foods that you might not normally eat, such as spinach or flax seed.

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Bee Pollen is a Top Superfood

by Kimberly Hays July 30th, 2015| Diet Strategy, Superfoods
Bee pollen is made by separating the pollen from flowers left by bees when they have gathered nectar from them to take to their hives. Amazingly, even though it is only now gaining in popularity as a superfood, it has a long history of being beneficial to health because
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3 Low Carb Pizza Crusts to Enjoy on Your Diet

by Marnie Bii June 2nd, 2015| Healthy Eating, Nutrition


When following a low carb diet, cravings for pizza might threaten to derail your progress once and for all. Instead of giving into the cravings, you can make a low carb pizza variant that is every bit as good as the real thing. You have three crust options to
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Diet Strategy: Commit To A Plan For 100 Days

by Marnie Bii January 27th, 2015| Diet Strategy, Healthy Eating





If your resolution for the new year included a diet overhaul, you might be yearning for quick results. Unfortunately, it takes a while for your body to adjust to nutritional fuel changes. The adjustment period could extend throughout the entire

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Reading cartons for Eggs-tra Credit

by James Maynard July 12th, 2013| Video
Eggs can be wonderful source of protein, especially for people who eat little to no meat for one reason or another. They can also be a good source of omega-3's for people who eat little fish. But egg cartons have their own terminology which may seem confusing.

When you are
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Gu Energy Gel

by Bea April 2nd, 2013| Diet Strategy, Workout Fuel
If you have ever been to a race or a competition, you have probably seen athletics slurping a small packet of Gu Energy gel right before the race or during the race itself; however, are these gel packs necessary? For certain types of athletes, the composition of the Gu
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Best Breakfasts

by Melissa Koerner March 6th, 2013| Nutrition
It’s time to cast aside the Cheerios, instant oatmeal and pre-packaged breakfast bars, and start your day with REAL food!

If you want to be bursting with vitality and look and feel your absolute best, you MUST fuel your body with wholesome foods, especially at the start of your day.

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Quinoa: Little Known Superfood

by Kimberly Hays December 17th, 2012| Diet Strategy, Superfoods
Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is just now growing in popularity in the United States although it has been around for centuries. It was grown and consumed by the Incas as one of their main sources of food long before 3000 B.C. It was used to feed their armies. It was

6 Digestion-Boosting Recipes

by Melissa Koerner December 5th, 2012| Nutrition
No time to cook?  No problem!  I have six simple recipes to share with you that require very little prep, only a few ingredients, and no cooking.

My friend, Meegan Guirino, the produce manager at A-Market Natural Foods in Manchester, NH, invited me into her kitchen for a tasting session

Vegan Workout Fuel

by Bea November 13th, 2012| Diet Strategy, Workout Fuel
As I have expressed before, fueling up your body before exercising is a very important thing to do. Breaking it down to basics, carbohydrates should be your first choice of fuel to get your body the energy it needs. Second on the list are fats, but the good kind,

Fall Foods for Athletes

by Louise October 30th, 2012| Healthy Snacks
Fall is a great season for exercising outdoors. It's still "t-shirt" weather, for the most part, and the trees in New England couldn't be any more stunning. Fall also brings some seasonal snacks that should be on every athlete's shelf (or grocery list). Here are a few to consider:

Eat This NOT That! Part 2

by Melissa Koerner October 10th, 2012| Nutrition
This is the second installment of a two part series on optimal food choices throughout the day. Last time, Melissa covered morning nutrition tips.

P.M. Meals and Snacks

1:30 p.m. Health Magazine Meal:

One whole wheat pita filed with 1 tbsp hummus, 1 mushroom burger, 1 ounce

All health and fitness information is provided for educational purposes. Please consult with your physician before beginning any exercise regimen.