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Looking for healthy Italian recipes? With these tasty 400 calorie meals you can have all your favorite Italian pasta recipes—and a healthy, balanced diet.

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OnSugar blogger Running Nina shared with us this picture of her recent trip to the grocery store. Looking pretty healthy, Running Nina!

Today I went to Jewel because we desperately needed some groceries in the house. I took my big green lululemon bag and decided that once the bag was full, that would be it! Look at all those goodies! I did take out the bananas and bread from the bag so they wouldn’t get squished, but they would have fit in there! Loads of deals to be had here . [...]

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Veggies and grains take up most of the real estate on my meal plates, but when it comes to protein, I enjoy the lean varieties of fish and chicken. But I am no stranger to beef and pork, either. Though I make my best effort to shop with a grocery list, I can end up at the supermarket without a game plan and eyes bigger than my stomach. [...]

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On Monday (after my failed attempt at veganism), I asked FitSugar readers for advice on how to make vegan dishes taste richer, a list of the best vegan cookbooks, and good protein sources. Let me just say: when I need help, you bunch really pull though!
I was overwhelmed by the amount of thoughtful responses I received. [...]

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No matter how understated your fashion sense, once you hop on a bike, you want to your clothes to speak – or rather, shout out your presence. I know the styles of cycling are none too pretty, but unnatural neon colors make you highly visible on a bike, making them a must wear. [...]

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Long considered less important than cardio and weight training, flexibility training is key to keeping you on the road and in the gym.

Stretching and its merits can be confusing, but one thing is clear: cold muscles do not respond well to stretching. When a muscle is warm it’s less likely to tear, making it best to stretch after you have broken a sweat. [...]

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Ginger, walnuts, and coconut: this healthy carrot cake sounds divine – Eat, Live, Run
Ways to resist the binge at your next barbecue – Shape
Use the leftovers! Make an everything-in-the-fridge salad – Peanut Butter Fingers
Corn on the cob goes gourmet for the holiday – Mind Body Green
Maximize the antioxidants in your green tea – Nutrition Data
Start your meal with a little fruit with Bella Melone – Better Recipes
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If you enjoyed the six tips for better exercise results that were recently posted then you might enjoy six more tips from famous celebrity trainers. 1. Harley Pasternak:  personal trainer of Alicia Keys and Halle Berry For the best results from shoulder press workouts, remember to shrug your shoulders toward the ears at the top [. [...]

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Former winner of the British version of the reality hit Big Brother Chantell Houghton is participating in Ultimate Big Brother, the final season of the popular show, and is shocking fans with her new thin appearance. Dropping from a British size 14 to a British size 10, the 27 year old model took just a [. [...]

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Sir Cliff Richard, the  English musician, is getting close to turning 70, but you definitely can’t tell that from the way he looks. Cliff’s latest calendar has just been released and he’s looking amazing and extremely fit. Cliff  has been eating one meal a day for almost all of his life. [...]

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