08

Feb

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Probiotics Versus Prebiotics

Last week we discussed the role certain bacteria in the gut play in helping you lose weight where we briefly touched upon the subject of prebiotics. Many of you asked us to clarify what prebiotics are and explain the difference between prebiotics and probiotics, which are more wi...

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08

Feb

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The Secret to Weight Loss May Be in the Gut

For years, health professionals claimed that the only thing you have to focus on when it comes to weight loss is calories. If the calories you eat total less than the calories you burn through regular daily living and exercise, then you would lose the weight. Simple, right? Not s...

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08

Feb

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Product of the Month! CarbCrave Complex by Pure Encapsulations

Although the recent temperatures make it hard to believe, summer is coming to a close and we're heading into fall; but don’t let the thought of cooler temperatures distract you from your goals. Now is the time to kick your weight loss efforts into full gear so you&rsq...

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08

Feb

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Healthy Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oatmeal

Fall is right around the corner, but for many of us (especially those of us on the west coast), summer temperatures are still in full force. At this point in the year, when it's tempting to go without a meal instead of turning the oven on, healthy meals that don’t req...

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08

Feb

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How to Get Rid of Stomach Fat

Last week we discussed the different types of body fat and how they affect your health. The most dangerous type of fat, called visceral fat, is found deep within the belly area and surrounds your major organs. The bad news is that having a lot of this type of stomach fat can incr...

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08

Feb

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The Types of Body Fat — and Why They Matter

When you think about fat, you might not think about the types as much as you think “I just want it gone!”; but recognizing the different types of body fat is important in determining your risk of developing certain health problems. While some fat is nothing more than...

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08

Feb

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What is HIIT? And Should I Be Doing It?

HIIT, or high-intensity interval training, is nothing new, but with the help of the #HIIT community on social media, the concept has been gaining lots of traction in the fitness world lately. Although HIIT can be done anywhere at any time, lots of gyms are popping up with HI...

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08

Feb

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Healthy Recipe: Watermelon Salsa

Watermelon is the quintessential summer treat; and while it's delicious just as it is, we like to shake things up a bit. This watermelon salsa is fresh, tasty, and easy to whip up on a whim. We like serving it with plantain chips, but feel free to serve it with your favorit...

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08

Feb

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Watermelon: Five Reasons to Eat the Summer Fruit

Watermelon has become an unofficial mascot of summer. It's almost impossible to go to a picnic or a barbecue without seeing the juicy red fruit as part of the spread. You might choose watermelon because it tastes refreshing and delicious, but did you know that the melon als...

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08

Feb

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Product of the Month! Metasol ™ Low-Molecular-Weight Lychee Polyphenol (Oligonol®)

June is here; and although it's not officially summer, that summer feeling is in full force. It’s time to start shedding some layers and showing off that body you’ve been working hard for. If you’re not where you want to be yet, our product of the mo...

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