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Cutting sugar from your diet is quite trendy these days. Many dieters even go so far as to proudly proclaim that they have “stopped eating sugar” all together. Well, in reality that…

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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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Several studies show that vigorous exercise can help to prevent and to treat diabetes.  A recent study from the University of Missouri in Columbia helps to explain why (American Journal of Physiology - Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology, April 2008).

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It is pretty safe to say that most women today understand the benefits of water. While the recommendations vary due to factors like climate, health and how much you are exercising every day, women know that they are supposed to fit…

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Deciphering a nutrition label can be tricky, and with words like “hydrolyzed wheat gluten” and “thiamine mononitrate” popping up throughout ingredients lists, an in-and-out trip to the grocery store has become a quick thing of the past.

But don’t…

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We all know that food labels can be misleading, but what about fructose instead of plain old sugar on a sports drink ingredient list? Is fructose a “healthier” version of the sweet stuff?

Nope - Fructose is not better for…

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There’s no question that fat has a bad reputation. To look at the number of people who belong to gyms and weight loss programs, or the amount of individuals undergoing liposuction each year, it becomes glaringly obvious how hated and feared fat has become…

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You already know that having a high level of stress in your life is not beneficial. Not only does it make sticking with your diet harder but it also makes you more prone to illness as your immune system stops functioning as efficiently.

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How fast you can move and how long you can exercise intensely depends on the amount of sugar (glycogen) stored in your muscles. The same rule applies in all sports: when muscles run out of their stored sugar supply, they require more oxygen and…

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Everyone is talking about carbohydrates these days - are they good or are they bad? And how much of them should you be consuming?  Which ones are going to cause the most trouble and which ones will actually help you? These are all questions…

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Any busy woman needs a stockpile of easy snacks and meals to grab for a quick breakfast or a mid-day pick-me-up. While the grocery store has aisles of convenient bags and bars, nothing beats homemade when it comes to taste and nutrition.

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The following article recently appeared in Runner’s World Magazine. Author Leslie Goldman, MPH, is a women’s health writer who regularly contributes to Runner’s World, Women’s Health, Shape Magazine, People, and the Chicago Tribune.  Her highly acclaimed debut book, Locker Room Diaries:…

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The following article was submitted by sports nutritionist Nancy Clark.  Nancy Clark, MS, RD CSSD (Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) counsels active people at her private practice located at Healthworks, the premier fitness center in Chestnut Hill MA (617-383-6100). Her popular Sports Nutrition Guidebook, NEW 2007 Food Guide for…

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I’m delighted to note that partially hydrogenated oils (trans fats) have been taken out of many cereals. The old list included 56 brands with PHO’s; the new list has only 13! Most of the popular General Mills, Post and Quaker cereal brands no…

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Most athletes know that lack of fluids weakens and tires them, so they take adequate amount of fluids, before, during and after competitions.  However, many do not know how much they need extra calories.  They often are told incorrectly that the human body…

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