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With years of training under her belt, resident fitness and nutrition expert Shannon Clark is ready to help you on your way to a healthy, informed lifestyle. Got a question? her your inquiries, and be sure to check back every week…

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We’ve all done it: stared at the items in a vending machine hoping the one snack we’re eying is somewhat healthy. Then we drop our coins, grab our treat and gaze at the nutritional label, unsure of what the numbers and…

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When it comes to planning a healthy lifestyle, ensuring you are eating throughout the day is a top priority.

There are very few individuals who can get by eating two or three times a day without any trouble.…

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If you’re hungry and really want something to munch on, is there a snack that can be as healthy as, say, an apple? Is a serving of fruit really as nutritious as the whole fruit itself? Another debate about nutritional…

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One of the most often debated issues in discussions about healthy eating is late night dining - some think it might be the worst thing you can do, and swear off touching anything after supper, while others don’t seem to see…

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You likely already have a good idea that fruits are one of the healthier foods you can be eating. Not only are they full of vitamins and fiber, but they are a good way to kill a sweet tooth so you don’t…

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You’ve heard all the fuss about the health benefits of a high-fiber diet and the downsides to dining on heavily processed, packaged foods. But what about those granola and energy bars that usually make up your afternoon snack, pre-workout nibble,…

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One thing that more people need to keep in mind when they are trying to become informed with regards to fitness and nutrition is to always think for themselves.

Far too often you see one person going…

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Children seem to grow taller overnight. Pants that fit well a month ago suddenly look like waders. Do they really grow that fast? During childhood (generally defined as the period of life from age 1 until puberty begins), a typical child will gain about…

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Just in case you missed them, some of last week’s popular headlines:

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When the warm sunshine of spring hits, we’re often tempted to trade our mugs of tea for cool, refreshing beverages. Unfortunately, many popular treats, from decadent iced mocha lattes to bottled juice and soda, are filled with refined sugar and preservatives. Instead of shelling…

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This is the second installment of a two part series.  Part 2 is entitled: “Healthy Thinking for Healthy Gaining.” In Part 1, author Katie Drummond suggested nutritious and healthy ways to gain weight. To check out Part 1 of the series, click…

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This is the first installment of a two part series.  Part 1 is entitled: “Healthy Eating for Healthy Gaining.”

Pick up a copy of any lifestyle magazine and you’re apt to be inundated with tips and tricks about how to drop those last…

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