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Are morning workouts more effective? That’s what some fitness influencers and news reports claim. Here’s the truth about what time of day is best for exercise.
#Health #TheHealthySkeptic #HealthyLifestyle #morning #workout #exercise #TimeOfDay
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The beverage, which is made by separating various constituents in dairy milk and then reassembling them, has 50% more protein than regular milk. In addition, ultra-filtered milk has more calcium and less sugar, and is lactose free. But if calories are your main concern, ultra-filtered offers no advantage. It has the same number as regular milk, and more than almond and cashew milks.
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Technically no. There’s no solid evidence that coffee stunts growth. However, the caffeine in coffee can have negative effects on kids, including sleep disturbances and anxiety. So Mom was right that children shouldn’t drink coffee. A Mother’s Day reminder to always heed her advice!
#coffee #mom #mothersday #caffeine #HealthyLiving #healthylifestyle
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To learn how to minimize your workout time and still get all these benefits and more, check out my book Fitter Faster: amzn.to/3mmY9FY
#tip #exercise #healthbenefits #health #TheHealthySkeptic #healthylifestyle #tips #fitterfaster
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Labels on meat and poultry such as “80% lean” and “free range” can be deceptive. Here’s what you need to know to avoid being duped.
#labels #misleading #deceptive #meat #poultry #lean #freerange #HealthySkeptic #HealthyLifestyle #TheHealthySkeptic
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Popcorn is high in fiber and low in calories, and a weight-friendly alternative to chips and crackers.
#tip #weightloss #popcorn #healthysnack #snack #health #TheHealthySkeptic #healthylifestyle #tips #SupersizedLies
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Collagen-containing pills, drinks, and bars, which promise to reduce wrinkles and improve appearance, are all the rage these days. Do they really work? Here’s the lowdown.
#collagen #skin #Health #TheHealthySkeptic #HealthyLifestyle #SupersizedLies
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For more on what is — and isn’t — effective for weight loss, order my book Supersized Lies: www.amazon.com/dp/B09CZLRGCD
#SupersizedLies #carbs #weightloss #healthmyths #healthyliving
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Is it really possible to spend less time exercising and get more benefits? Learn whether doing short bursts of high-intensity exercise—an approach known as HIIT—lives up to the claims. #hiit #hiittraining #hiitworkout #exercise #healthylifestyle #TheHealthySkeptic
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Generally true! A “sell by” date tells retailers when to remove the product from shelves, but it’s typically fine to use afterward. Similarly, “best by” and “best if used by” dates indicate when a product may start losing optimal freshness or flavor. They relate to quality, not safety. #sellbydate #ExpirationDate #healthyfood #HealthyLiving
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Does eating late really increase your weight? That’s what many diet gurus claim. Watch to separate fact from fiction about the optimal time to eat.
#eatingatnight #SupersizedLies #healthmyths #healthyliving #NutritionMyths #weightloss
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Often people continue to do the same number of reps and/or use the same weight after an exercise has become relatively easy. As your body adapts, challenge yourself more! To learn how to spend less time exercising and get better results, check out my book Fitter Faster: amzn.to/3mmY9FY
#tip #exercise #weight #reps #challenge #health #TheHealthySkeptic #healthylifestyle #tips #fitterfaster
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To slim down, you should count calories, right? Maybe not. Find out why this strategy often fails and may even do harm.
#calories #countingcalories #TheHealthySkeptic #healthyliving
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Medications can trigger weight gain in different ways such as slowing metabolism, increasing fat storage, or stimulating appetite. The effects vary from drug to drug within each category, and from person to person. To separate truth from fiction about weight control, check out my book Supersized Lies: www.amazon.com/dp/B09CZLRGCD
#SupersizedLies #medicine #weightgain #HealthMyths #healthyliving
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Can gas stoves make you sick? Find out why some people are concerned and what can you do to protect yourself.
#gas #stoves #TheHealthySkeptic #healthyliving
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Now that spring is here, head outside to exercise! For more on how to make exercise less daunting and more doable, check out my book Fitter Faster: amzn.to/3mmY9FY
#tips #exercise #outside #health #TheHealthySkeptic #healthylifestyle #tip #fitterfaster
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Sellers of over-the-counter pills for weight loss often use slick marketing to fool us. Here are seven common tricks to watch out for.
#tips #weightloss #supplements #pills #LoseWeight #health #TheHealthySkeptic #healthylifestyle #tip #SupersizedLies
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By preserving muscle mass, strength training can help fend off feebleness as we get older. For more truths and myths about exercise, order my book Fitter Faster: amzn.to/3mmY9FY
#tips #weightloss #myths #TheHealthySkeptic #healthylifestyle #tip #strengthtraining #diet #health #HealthMyths #healthyliving #fitterfaster
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Multivitamins are touted for everything from warding off infections to improving heart health. How believable are the claims, and do you really need to take a multi? Here’s the truth.
#Health #TheHealthySkeptic #HealthyLifestyle #multivitamins #HeartHealth #colds
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For more on how to make exercise less daunting and more doable, check out my book Fitter Faster: amzn.to/3mmY9FY
#tips #newyearsresolution #workout #exercise #health #goal #progress #reward #TheHealthySkeptic #healthylifestyle #tip #fitterfaster
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To stay hydrated, do you really need 8 glasses of water a day? And can extra fluids remove toxins, reduce wrinkles, and control weight? The answers may surprise you.
#water #8glasses #TheHealthySkeptic #healthylifestyle #healthyliving #hydration #StayHydrated
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The shift to daylight saving time, which happens this coming Sunday, has been linked to an increased risk of heart attacks, accidents, and substance abuse. To ease the transition, wake up 15 minutes earlier each day for the next few days. After the switch, get exposure to morning sunlight, exercise, and avoid long naps.
#health #TheHealthySkeptic #healthylifestyle #DaylightSavingTime #hazardous #sunlight #exercise #naps
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From oat to almond, the options for non-dairy milk continue to grow. So which types are most healthful? To find out, watch contenders duke it out in my “Battle of the Plant Milks."
#plantmilk #soymilk #almondmilk #nondairymilk #TheHealthySkeptic #healthyeating
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Claims on many cereals make them sound healthy when in fact they’re not, so always check nutrition labels.
#tips #labels #nutrition #claims #cereal #Health #TheHealthySkeptic #HealthyLifestyle #tip #SupersizedLies
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Coming down with a cold and thinking you should skip your workout? That may not be necessary. Find out when it’s okay – and not okay – to exercise with a cold.
#FitnessMyths #TheHealthySkeptic #CommonCold
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