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Getting Back to Weight Loss Basics
Despite all the diet strategies out there, weight management still comes down to the calories you take in versus those you burn of...
By: Staff | July 23, 2021 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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7 Top Weight Loss Tips
Struggling to shed weight and keep it off? We asked a registered dietitian, Nicole Hopsecger, RD, LD, for the top weight loss tips...
By: Staff | September 08, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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The Best Exercises to Boost Weight Loss
Obsessed with cycling? Adore weight-training? Congratulations on finding a workout you love. But if your routine is one- note, you...
By: Cindy Kuzma | March 03, 2021 | EatingWell
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5 Ways to Break Through a Weight Loss Plateau
Most people experience a plateau at some point during their weight-loss journey. Plateaus may last a few days to a few weeks and s...
By: Jessica Holst | March 03, 2021 | Mayo Clinic
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5 Things Men Need to Know About Weight Loss
First things first: Your sex and gender don’t determine your weight. “Men and women both face similar challenges to weight loss, ...
By: Brigid Sweeney | September 02, 2021 | Real Appeal
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6 Incredibly Filling Foods for Weight Loss
Can you be calorie conscious while still feeling satisfied? It’s possible! The trick is to prioritize foods that are relatively lo...
By: Amy Wilkinson | July 09, 2021 | Real Appeal
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Belly Fat in Men: Why Weight Loss Matters
If you're carrying a few extra pounds, you're not alone. But this is one case where following the crowd isn't a good idea. Carryin...
By: Staff | September 02, 2021 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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Finding Answers to Maintaining Weight Loss
Rena Wing, M.D. and Clinical Advisor for Real Appeal, shares her thoughts on lasting weight loss in the Time article ‘The Weight L...
By Staff | June 16, 2017 | Real Appeal
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How to Walk for Weight Loss
Walking is one of the most convenient and often underrated forms of exercises. Studies continue to support that walking is effecti...
By: Clay Abney | June 25, 2021 | EatingWell
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4 Harmful Habits That Get in the Way of Weight Loss
If you’re hoping to lose weight, don’t let problematic eating habits get in your way. Four behaviors can prevent you from mak...
By: Digestive Health Team | July 16, 2018 | Cleveland Clinic
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In It Together - How a Diet Partner Helps You Lose Weight
For years, the M&M’s on a secretary’s desk at the Trumbull County courthouse in northeastern Ohio were Claudia Cabot’s downfall. C...
By: Courtney Rubin | October 30, 2019 | Rally Health
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How to Build a Healthy Breakfast for Weight Loss
Even if you’re trying to cut calories to lose weight, that doesn’t mean breakfast has to be a measly, dry piece of toast and a har...
By: Staff | September 28, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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5 Sneaky Reasons You're Hitting a Weight Loss Plateau
You've lost 10 pounds! Then the dreaded scale stops and nothing you do seems to move that number down, ugh. It's not you; it's you...
By: Lainey Younkin RD, MS, LDN | August 06, 2021 | EatingWell
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5 Ways to Stop FOMO From Stalling Your Weight Loss
After a very weird, very difficult, and very isolating year and a half, people are starting to socialize again. The invites for br...
By: Brigid Sweeney | September 08, 2021 | Real Appeal
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7 Benefits of Exercise (Other Than Weight-Loss)
In theory, most of us know that exercise is good for us. We’re aware that it can help us lose weight or maintain our current weigh...
By: Staff | February 24, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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The 10 Best Anti-Inflammatory Foods for Weight Loss
Gaining weight or being unable to shed excess pounds may signal that you've got underlying low-grade inflammation in your body. Wh...
By: Carolyn Williams, Ph.D., R.D. | February 19, 2020 | EatingWell
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5 Ways to Make Your New Year’s Weight Loss Resolutions Stick
With every January 1st come New Year's resolutions - lose weight, eat healthier, get more sleep. Fast forward a few weeks and many...
By Staff | December 21, 2017 | Real Appeal
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Get Started Losing Weight
When you’re at a healthy weight, not only do you feel great, but you’re also reducing the risks of developing chronic c...
By Staff | January 12, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Real Appeal Coach Spotlight: Meet Mara
When she became a Real Appeal® coach three years ago, Mara Ruttger knew she’d found the place for her. A personal trainer with a b...
By: Staff | August 12, 2020 | Real Appeal
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Belly Fat in Women: Taking — and Keeping — it Off
An expanding waistline is sometimes considered the price of getting older. For women, this can be especially true after menopause,...
By: Staff | September 02, 2021 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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What Experts Say to Do After Overeating
Step away from the juice cleanse... Whether you ate one (or several) more hot dogs than you had originally planned at that weeken...
By: Karla Walsh | November 18, 2021 | EatingWell
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How Real Appeal Helped a Woman Lose 25 Pounds [Video]
In her first year with her employer, Jamie Harrigan attended her company holiday party wearing a simple sequined black outfit. Her...
By: Caroline Roberts | August 06, 2020 | Rally Health
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How Better Habits Helped a Mom Drop 60 Pounds [Video]
Christina Shahan is a supervisor at work, and a mom at home. “I’m always having to worry about being in charge of others,” she say...
By: Caroline Roberts | August 11, 2020 | Rally Health
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Can a Juice Cleanse Help You Lose Weight?
Overindulging during the holidays or on vacation can make us feel like turning to something drastic to make up for less-than-healt...
By: Katherine Wohl, RD, LD | January 11, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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How a New Mom Dropped More Than 30 Pounds [Video]
When Kelsey King was pregnant with her first child, she was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Her doctor told her that if she d...
By: Caroline Roberts | July 21, 2020 | Rally Health
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How to Outsmart Your Hunger Hormones
We tend to think of weight as a matter of simple math: Eat fewer calories than your body burns in a day, and the scale will slide ...
By: Brigid Sweeney | September 02, 2021 | Real Appeal
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Is the 7 Minute Workout Effective? A Personal Trainer’s Review
If you’re like most people, finding time to exercise can be a challenge. Whether it’s driving to the gym, waiting to use equipmen...
By: Katey Davidson, MScFN, RD, CPT | May 26, 2022 | Danielle Hildreth, RN, CPT
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15 Ways to Eat Less Sugar — Without Missing It
A life without any sugar is a life we don't want to live. And thankfully, experts say you don't need to eliminate it from your die...
By: Rachael Moeller Gorman | October 20, 2021 | EatingWell
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A 12-Minute Workout You Can Do Anywhere
The verdict is in on spot-training: Conditioning a specific area of your body — your outer thighs, say — won’t make th...
By: Kristen Mascia | July 16, 2020 | Real Appeal
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8 Techniques to Beat Your Cravings
The foods you crave are likely to be high in sugar, fats and carbohydrates -- such as pizza, chocolate, cake, chips and ice cream....
By: Staff | March 31, 2021 | Mayo Clinic
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Real Appeal in the News
Everybody’s talking about Real Appeal® this year, and for good reason! Recently, two members of the Real Appeal family shared the...
By: Staff | February 06, 2020 | Real Appeal
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Real Appeal Makes People Magazine
The Real Appeal® program supports users at every step of their weight loss journey — including those who have reached their ...
By: Staff | February 11, 2020 | Real Appeal
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5 Food Myths to Avoid
With so much information out there on the most effective nutrition and weight loss trends, separating fact from fiction can be dif...
By Staff | January 19, 2018 | Real Appeal
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3 Eating Resolutions to Keep, and 3 to Ditch
Plenty of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, especially those that pertain to weight, diet and health. But how long do resolut...
By: Breana Killeen M.P.H. R.D. | December 20, 2018 | EatingWell
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Experience Gift Ideas
Looking for that perfect gift for someone who is focused on building healthy habits? Consider giving the gift of an experience tha...
By Staff | November 21, 2017 | Real Appeal
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How to Gain Control of Emotional Eating
Sometimes the strongest food cravings hit when you're at your weakest point emotionally. You may turn to food for comfort - consci...
By: Staff | February 17, 2021 | Mayo Clinic
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5 Ways to Stay Healthy During the Holidays
The holiday season is here and planning celebrations with the ones we love are top of mind. It’s also a time when maintaining your...
By Staff | November 16, 2017 | Real Appeal
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Focus on the Journey–Not the Destination
Keep reading to learn how a shift in mindset can lead to greater weight loss success. Imagine yourself at the bottom of a st...
By: Melodie Krecisz | April 27, 2023
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6 Stress-Busting Secrets From Real Appeal Coaches
Stress can feel like kryptonite for your weight loss goals, making it harder to stick to your healthy eating habits and activity g...
By: Caroline Roberts | May 21, 2021
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6 Tips to Lose Weight on a Budget
You don't need to spend a lot of money to hit your weight-loss goals. These inexpensive, and sometimes totally free, expert tips w...
By: Jessica Migala | October 29, 2021 | EatingWell
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Make Healthy Choices at Any Restaurant
You can eat away from home without sabotaging your weight-loss plan. You just need to be menu-savvy about making decisions. When ...
By: Staff | September 08, 2021 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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Five Fantastic DIY Water Flavors
Staying hydrated during the summer can be difficult. Here are five fun and easy flavored water drinks to up your H2O hydration gam...
By Staff | August 02, 2017 | Real Appeal
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Men’s Health Features Real Appeal
Air Force vet George Ranson was trim and fit when he left the service almost 20 years ago. Over time, though, the scale ticked up ...
By: Staff | February 13, 2020 | Real Appeal
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Orange Vanilla Smoothie Recipe
This delicious smoothie will remind you of a creamsicle. Add a frozen banana for a creamier texture or your favorite greens for a ...
By Staff | May 09, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Chocolate Popcorn
A healthy and delicious movie night snack? Talk about a plot twist! All you need is five minutes and you're ready to push play. P...
By Staff | March 02, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Apple Cheddar Pockets
July is National Picnic Month, and it’s the perfect opportunity to spend time outdoors while enjoying a healthy meal with family,...
By Staff | July 06, 2017 | Real Appeal
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Rolled-Oats Quick Granola
This quick, healthy granola recipe is a great way to start your day. Add your favorite berries, Greek or regular low-fat yogurt an...
By Staff | February 23, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Breakfast Pudding
This gets even better after it sits for several hours, so if you prefer, make it the night before, cover and refrigerate it for a ...
By Staff | May 31, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Pineapple, Orange and Yogurt Smoothie
Using yogurt as dairy instead of milk in your smoothies makes them rich and thick! The sweetness of pineapple, orange and honey pa...
By Staff | June 14, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Yogurt Blueberry Ice Pops
The combination of tangy yogurt and blueberries makes for a refreshing & chilly treat. Let these sit out for a few minutes before ...
By Staff | June 08, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Turkey Salad Wrap
This wrap is not only easy to make, it’s also perfect to take with you and eat on the go. Prep Time: 5 Minutes Total Time:...
By Staff | May 23, 2018 | Real Appeal
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How to Make Mason Jar Salads
Need a lightning-quick lunch idea? Fill up a few mason jars with your favorite healthy salad ingredients and dressing, seal with t...
By Staff | August 22, 2017 | Real Appeal
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Peanut Butter and Chocolate Shake
One way to successfully lose weight is to find healthier versions of the foods and snacks that still satisfy cravings. This frot...
By Staff | September 11, 2017 | Real Appeal
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Buttermilk Pancakes
Rise and shine! You won't have any trouble getting out of bed when these pancakes are on the table. Prep Time: 5 Minutes Total...
By Staff | April 05, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Chicken Summer Salad
Add ½ cup of cooked whole grains for a more filling meal. Also, swap in your favorite seasonal veggies to keep things fresh! ...
By Staff | April 27, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Ground Beef Soft Tacos
Looking to switch up your usual tacos? Use ground turkey, chicken or crumbled tofu instead of ground beef. Prep Time: 5 Minutes...
By Staff | April 06, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Homemade Breakfast Sausage
Making your own breakfast sausage can be easy and a healthier alternative to store-bought. Perfect for weekend brunch! Home...
By Staff | December 04, 2017 | Real Appeal
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Crustless Spinach Quiche
This quiche is sure to be the talk of your brunch table - even with the non-veggie lovers out there! Prep Time: 10 Minutes Total...
By Staff | March 26, 2018 | Real Appeal
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A New Achievement for Real Appeal
If you’re one of the 84 million Americans with prediabetes, you may already know that adjusting your lifestyle can help you avoid ...
By: Staff | February 10, 2020 | Real Appeal
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The Trick to Feeling Better About Your Body
Do you despair when comparing the way you look with the way you feel you should look? Do you constantly pick yourself apart and di...
By: Staff | May 04, 2021 | Mayo Clinic
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5 Mistakes You May Be Making When Walking, and How to Fix Them
Yes, you're putting one foot in front of the other, but are you getting the most out of your walk? Walking is one of the healthie...
By: Jessica Ball MS, RD | August 02, 2021 | EatingWell
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Create a Healthy Workplace
Your work environment may be in an office, a hospital, at home, or even in your car. It’s where you spend a significant part of yo...
By: Mary Arguelles | April 11, 2023
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Turkey Sloppy Joes
This healthier re-do of an all-American classic is perfect for an upcoming family dinner. If there’s leftovers, they’re great to f...
By Staff | May 04, 2018 | Real Appeal
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3 Tips to Get Back on Track (and 3 Pitfalls to Avoid)
Things were going great — you were losing a pound a week. Then, suddenly, the number on your scale wouldn’t budge … a...
By: Digestive Health Team | November 14, 2018 | Cleveland Clinic
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Quick Chicken Noodle Soup
This easy chicken noodle soup recipe is a great no-stress weeknight dinner or make-and-freeze meal. Once you’ve got this down, pla...
By Staff | September 12, 2017 | Real Appeal
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Herb-Crusted Salmon
This herb-crusted salmon recipe is packed with protein (& flavor) and is perfect for any night of the week - especially a fish Fri...
By Staff | March 02, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie
We believe that comfort food can be both healthy and delicious - and this Irish classic is the perfect example. You can even mix i...
By Staff | March 16, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Baked Pasta with Chicken and Broccoli
This dish is perfect for your next family dinner. It also re-heats great for next day healthier lunch leftovers. Prep Time: 1...
By Staff | April 16, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Six Ways to Get Back on Track
The new year is the perfect time to start fresh and recommit to your weight loss goals. Here are six ways to help you ge...
By Staff | July 17, 2017 | Real Appeal
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Turkey Lasagna
This recipe is not only delicious but can be an easy to make weeknight dinner if you use no boil noodles! Turkey Lasagna ...
By Staff | November 08, 2017 | Real Appeal
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Turkey Burger
Just in time for summer cookouts! For a learner recipe that still delivers on the great flavor of a traditional burger recipe,...
By Staff | July 09, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Healthy Holiday Cookie Recipes
‘Tis the season for holiday baking! Here are two delicious – and healthy – recipes you can make to share with others and enjoy yo...
By Staff | November 21, 2017 | Real Appeal
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How to Eat Mindfully in the Real World (Distractions and All)
There’s a Zen proverb, “When walking, walk. When eating, eat.” Unfortunately, modern society seems to follow this adage: “When wal...
By: Carrie Dennett | November 15, 2018 | The Washington Post
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5 Tips for First Marathon Training
Running a mile each day is a great way to incorporate a daily exercise routine and build up endurance. Even if you’re just startin...
By Staff | February 06, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Self Care and Your Waistline
Reaching a healthy weight isn’t something that happens only when you’re at the gym or watching what you eat. It’s influenced by th...
By: Kate Rockwood | September 24, 2019 | Rally Health
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Healthy Game Day Snacks
As game day celebrations ramp up, so can the desire to overindulge at the party food table. Here are three snacks that can help yo...
By Staff | September 07, 2017 | Real Appeal
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The Benefits of Starting Your Day with a Walk
When you wake up in the morning, movement might not be your first priority. But starting your day with a walk — wh...
By: Jane Chertoff | September 11, 2019 | Daniel Bubnis, M.S., NASM-CPT, NASE Level II
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4 Easy Ways to Sneak in More Vegetables
Pop quiz: How many vegetables do you eat in a day? If you’re well below the two to three cups that doctors recommend, well, y...
By Staff | March 28, 2018 | Real Appeal
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This Fruit Salad Favorite Is Great for Your Heart
Raspberries are one of the most popular berries in the world. This delicate fruit boasts a sweet-tart flavor and a velvety texture...
By: Andrea Mathis, LD, RDN, MA | January 27, 2021 | EatingWell
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4 Exciting Reasons to Rotate Your Foods
Ugh, you’re sitting and picking at that same grilled chicken salad and pasta every day and frankly, you’re getting bored of it. Ha...
By: Staff | April 27, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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What to Eat Before and After a Workout
It’s the age old fitness question that many people often ask – what should you eat before and after a workout? Despite all of the...
By: Staff | June 30, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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You Just Found Out You Have Pre-diabetes - Now What?
First, take a deep breath and know that you’re not alone: Some 84 million American adults have prediabetes - roughly a third of th...
By Staff | April 06, 2018 | Real Appeal
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17 Healthy and Delicious Alternatives to Candy
Candy is popular worldwide but mostly made from sugar, artificial flavors, and food dyes, which provide calories but very little n...
By: Ariane Lang, BSc, MBA | September 18, 2019 | Medically reviewed by Adda Bjarnadottir, MS, RDN (Ice)
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Why You Don’t Need a Lot of Time or Money to Make Self-Care a Priority
What is self-care? Research shows many people misunderstand what effective self-care is and how they can best benefit from it. A...
By: Cathy Cassata | September 03, 2019
