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Here’s Why the ‘Fat Burning Zone’ is a Myth

Meg Dowell | March 8, 2017

Do you workout in your ‘fat burning zone’? The fat burning zone is the idea – and myth – that in order to burn fat as […]

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This Nutrition Mistake Will Keep You from Gaining Muscle

Meg Dowell | November 4, 2016

As science digs deeper into how nutrition impacts our health, more research uncovers the mythology of low-carb diets. Here’s why worrying about carbs, if you want to […]

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Everything You Need to Know About Prebiotics

Meg Dowell | October 28, 2016

We eat whole foods – fruits, vegetables and so on – because they’re healthy. They provide some kind of benefit to our bodies, whether that advantage […]

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Why You Need More Fiber (and Where to Get It)

Meg Dowell | October 17, 2016

Are you getting enough fiber in your diet? How can you tell? It turns out eating more foods high in fiber has plenty of health benefits […]

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Best Sources of Potassium for Muscle Growth

Meg Dowell | October 16, 2016

Think bananas are the best source of potassium out there? Think again. Getting creative with your food has more benefits than you think. Here are some […]

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Can You Still Gain Mass If You Don’t Eat Meat?

Meg Dowell | October 14, 2016

When you picture packing on the protein, do you envision meals full of burgers and bacon? Vegetarians can’t bulk up without meat … can they? Can you […]

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Bulk Up By Eating More, Better Calories

Meg Dowell | October 2, 2016

A combination of strength and endurance training helps you gain muscle mass over time. What you put on your plate during meal and snack times also […]