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New Year’s resolutions season may be over, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a fresh start. The start of a new week is the perfect opportunity to resolve to make a few changes to your lifestyle to be healthier and happier. [...]

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We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar.
Over the weekend, I saw a photo of a female celebrity (who is in a relationship with a male celeb) leaving a café with the caption, “Baby bump?” and I had to refrain myself from shouting out loud, “Come on, can’t a girl eat without the world thinking she’s having a baby?!”
The truth is having a perfectly flat stomach all the time just isn’t normal. [...]

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When you’re craving a salty, crunchy snack, there are many to choose from - but they’re not always healthy. Here’s how to make your favorite snacks that much better for you with just a few tweaks.

Popcorn: It’s one of the lower-calorie snacks to choose from already, but watch out for toppings – that’s where you can get carried away with fat and calories if you’re not careful (just look at movie theater popcorn). [...]

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Collectively, we really love our salt. We eat so much more than we should, often because of high levels of sodium hiding in many of our favorite foods. A new report released by the Centers for Disease Control identifies the the top 10 saltiest foods, and some may surprise you. [...]

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One of the best things about the Super Bowl? The endless spread of dips, of course. But even if you know what dips to avoid (see which healthy dips make the grade here), you could be shoveling in more calories than you think depending on the type of dippable food you choose. [...]

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Super Bowl parties, whether you’re a football fan or not, are a great way to socialize with friends over food and drinks, but that doesn’t mean you have to disregard any of your healthy eating goals this weekend. If you’re going to a Super Bowl party on Sunday, read on for five ways to keep it healthy during all the fun. [...]

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Just one bad decision – like quieting your rumbling stomach with greasy takeout – can undo a day of healthy eating. If you’ve been sabotaging your diet because of unhealthy dinner decisions, use these tips to cook a healthy meal without sacrificing time.

Double the amount: Week already looking full? Make extra servings the next time you cook so you can have healthy leftovers for the rest of the week. [...]

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More than ever before, new research shows that what we eat to how we work out can actually speed up the body’s metabolism – sometimes resulting in an extra 200 calories burned per day! At that rate, you can easily lose an extra pound per week, which is good news for those seeking a little help with weight loss. [...]

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Maybe you’ve realized that all your meals are built around a slab of meat, or maybe you’ve read about the benefits of a vegetarian diet, but if you’ve been feeling like you should lay off the animal protein but don’t want to make an entire lifestyle change, you can still benefit from tweaking your diet to eat less meat. [...]

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Eating a rainbow of foods is an easy way to give the body much-needed antioxidants. Besides giving fruits and veggies their pretty colors, substances like lycopene and beta-carotene may protect against cancer, promote brain health, and act as an anti-inflammatory. [...]

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