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Paul McCarlie

How much exercise is enough? - Health - Fitness - Smart Fitness - msnbc.com - 0 views

  • Examples of moderate activity include brisk walking, swimming, raking leaves and even housework — as long as it’s somewhat intense, like scrubbing floors. You can break up the activity into three, 10-minute sessions if you like.
  • Thirty minutes a day of moderate activity has a very significant health benefit
  • But that’s not to say that longer or more intense activity isn’t beneficial.
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  • Lee recommends that people aim for that first level — 30 minutes of moderate activity a day — and then ratchet things up if they can.
  • you may find that half an hour a day of moderate activity simply won’t work - at least not as effectively as you might like.
  • we all know people who seem to eat whatever they want and never gain an ounce while others struggle continually to control their weight
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      That also depends on your metabolism
  • Looking like a swimsuit model.
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      ideally, that's what I would look like
  • How much aerobic exercise you need to burn fat and look fitter will depend on your metabolism, weight, diet and just how toned you want to be.
  • Any exercise is better than none,
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      nice conclusion
Paul McCarlie

Build Muscle, Strength Train for Better Health - 0 views

  • For a balanced fitness program, strength training is essential. It can slow the muscle loss that comes with age, build the strength of your muscles and connective tissues, increase bone density, cut your risk of injury, and help ease arthritis pain.
    • Paul McCarlie
       
      Well, that's certainly a good reason to work out I suppose.
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      Hmm, anyone think I fall too much?
  • Three to four hours after a strength-training workout, you're still burning calories
  • The weight room at the gym, with all the buff bodies and complicated-looking equipment, can be intimidating to a beginner.
  • proper form: Without it, you could do more harm than good trying to build strength.
  • "I can't tell you how many people I see with a knee injury because they were not taught correctly how to do a lunge or squat
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    Ah, a good answer to my question about working out
Justin D

Should you go the extra mile? - Health - Fitness - Smart Fitness - msnbc.com - 0 views

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    Q: I exercise on a regular basis, at least five to six days a week, consisting of mostly cardio with weight-lifting on three of those days. However, I have heard that too much cardio can be bad for you. Is this true? If so, how much time should be spent on cardio? A: "You'd have to do an awful lot to do too much, to hurt your heart," says Dr. William Roberts, a past-president of the American College of Sports Medicine. "Most people aren't exercising enough to worry about this." New exercise guidelines released earlier this year by the ACSM and the American Heart Association encourage people to get at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity cardiovascular exercise, such as brisk walking, five days a week or at least 20 minutes of more intense cardio, such as jogging, three times a week. The guidelines also call for strength-training on at least two days.
Paul McCarlie

Fitting in fitness: Finding time for physical activity - MayoClinic.com - 0 views

  • Setting aside enough time to sleep — let alone exercise — can be tough
  • Wake up early. Get up 30 minutes earlier than you normally do and use the extra time to walk on your treadmill or take a brisk walk
  • Make chores count.
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  • Be active while watching TV.
  • Involve the whole family. Take group walks before or after dinner. Play catch. Ride your bikes.
  • Get your dog into the act. Take daily walks with Fido or Fluffy.
Aninder S

When Too Much Exercise Becomes a Problem - 0 views

  • But while a little exercise is a good thing, taking exercise to the extreme can cause serious health issues, even death.
  • When few adults exercise regularly, and many struggle to find just 20 minutes to dedicate to a workout, it may be hard to believe that some people place exercise at the center of their lives
  • Compulsive exercise is more than a desire to get in the ultimate shape or manage one's weight.
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  • Sufferers of exercise bulimia use excessive exercise to purge or compensate for eating binges or simply regular eating, often working out multiple times per day or for three or four hours at a time
  • Deep down, this disorder has more to do with control than it does the desire to fit into a smaller size of jeans
  • The scary thing about an addiction to exercise is that it creeps up gradually, usually among everyday people who start exercising, feel good afterward, revel in the calories they're burning, have a desire to get healthier or lose weight, and therefore start believing that more is better
  • Oftentimes, people who develop an exercise compulsion don't feel like there's anything wrong with what they do
  • Compulsive exercisers build their lives around working out and are genuinely distressed if they can't exercise as much as they feel they need to (or should be)
  • Exercise bulimia is similar, but involves eating binges. People who suffer from exercise bulimia often binge on food and then exercise obsessively to make up for it. Exercise becomes a way to control calories, justify eating, and punish oneself for eating too much or eating the "wrong" things.
  • In general, exercising for up to 60-90 minutes, most days of the week is reasonable and healthy for most people as long as recovery and downtime is built in.
  • Exercise is usually a good thing, but rest and recovery are very important, too
  • Excessive exercise can weaken the body and cause a host of problems, including: Fatigue Suppressed immune system Lack of menstruation (amenorrhea) in women due to a lack of body fat Reproductive problems Heart problems (such as muscle wasting and rhythm problems) Dehydration Arthritis Osteoporosis Stress fractures and sprains Kidney failure
  • Getting a Diagnosis
  • Compulsive exercise and exercise bulimia can affect both men and women of all ages, races, body types and weights.
  • A doctor may ask if the person is exercising and get the right answer (yes), never knowing the extent to which the patient is actually jeopardizing his or her health by taking exercise to the extreme
  • A physician may first suspect a problem if a woman stops menstruating due to a drop in body fat, which affects estrogen levels, but the condition may be virtually undetectable in men whose body fat levels can be much lower without creating any health problems.
  • Treatment Options
  • Studies have found that sufferers often come from families where food was used as a way of controlling behavior and battles surrounding food were common
  • Traditional treatments for exercise bulimia include support groups, cognitive behavior therapy, psychotherapy, and/or medication, such as anti-depressants.
Joti P

Health Benefits of Exercise - 0 views

  • Regular exercise can help protect you from heart disease and stroke, high blood pressure, noninsulin-dependent diabetes, obesity, back pain, osteoporosis, and can improve your mood and help you to better manage stress.
  • How Physical Activity Impacts Health
  • Reduces the risk of developing diabetes. • Reduces the risk of developing high blood pressure.
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  • Helps control weight. • Helps build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints.
  • Specific Health Benefits of Exercise
  • Heart Disease and Stroke.
  • physical activity can help prevent heart disease and stroke by strengthening your heart muscle
  • High Blood Pressure
  • can reduce blood pressure in those with high blood pressure levels.
  • Noninsulin-Dependent Diabetes
  • reducing body fatness, physical activity can help to prevent and control this type of diabetes.
  • Osteoporosis. Regular weight-bearing exercise promotes bone formation and may prevent many forms of bone loss associated with aging.
  • Psychological Effects. Regular physical activity can improve your mood and the way you feel about yourself
  • help you to better manage stress.
Joti P

9 Foods for Fitness - 0 views

  • Taking the right foods will help you in attaining your target fitness and physique.
  • Coffee: Take a cup of coffee before you start to workout.
  • caffeine present in coffee blocks the pain-processing adenosine
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  • you will not stop your workout due to aches.
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      While reading through different articles previously I have found that coffee before working out is something that is highly debated because of it's high caffeine content.
  • Whole wheat Pasta: Carbs are responsible for maintaining the muscle’s glycogen levels.
  • 3 very healthy elements in it namely bran, germ and endosperm
  • Salmon: Salmon is highly rich in omega-3s which helps in bringing down your oxygen demand when exercising.
  • Salmon is packed with various nutrients and has lots of other health benefits.
  • Spinach: This iron rich vegetable has the ability to convert protein into muscles.
  • its high amino acid glutamine content can increase growth hormone levels and levels of protein synthesis,
  • strengthens the immune system.
  • Probiotic Yogurt:
  • helps in improving your digestion.
  • Cherry Juice: Cherry juice reduces inflammation and oxidative stress.
  • Ginger:
  • Ginger which is an anti-inflammatory root reduces the muscles pain by 25% when consumed regularly.
  • Cornflakes: Having a cup of cornflakes with skimmed milk will replenish your energy after workout
  • . Beetroot: The perfect stamina booster
  • help you to continue your workout for 16% percent longer duration.
  • high nitrate content.
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    I thought it would be a good website to analyze some specific food for question #1 
Gurkirat S

BODYROCK.tv | Fitness Advice, Workout Videos, Health & Fitness | Bodyrock.tv - 0 views

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      The main point of why you should eat after working out is recovery and storage because you need to recover the losses you undertook during the exercise, and your body is the best in storing your fuel right away after your workout.
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      What to eat after working out, is protein and carbs because proteins provide amino acids which are necessary to rebuild muscle tissue that is damaged during intense and prolonged workouts. And carbs will help you fine on their own.
Justin D

10 Signs You're Exercising Too Much - On Fitness (usnews.com) - 0 views

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    The typical signs of overtraining include: Insomnia Achiness or pain in the muscles and/or joints Fatigue Headaches Elevated morning pulse Sudden inability to complete workouts Feeling unmotivated and lacking energy Increased susceptibility to colds, sore throats and other illnesses Loss in appetite Decrease in performance
Wasif H

Bodybuilding.com - How More Protein Equals You Being More Lean! - 0 views

  • Protein is second to only water as the most abundant nutrient in the human body. All living tissue is made of 22 amino acids, amino acids that are only present in protein
  • The amino acids into which proteins are broken down to maintain the health of skin, mouth, eyes, hair; stabilizes appetite; necessary for carbohydrate metabolism; weight control, essential for normal functioning of the heart, nerve tissues, muscles, digestion, learning capacity, replacement of old cells and growth.
  • These amino acids work to repair muscle tissues and structures that are damaged during life and exercise. Cellular waste if not destroyed causes a bevy of ailments/disease and hinder the bodies metabolic processes.
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  • ncomplete proteins come from "plant products", beans, rice, etc. They must be combined in order to supply the body with the 9 essential amino acids it needs. Ladies and gentlemen, now that you see how important consuming protein is let's look at how much should be consume and what types.
  • The world health organization and many national health agencies have independently conducted studies, which (even though they differ slightly) all conclude our daily protein requirement should be between 10% to 15% of our daily caloric intake. If you eat 2000 calories a day that equates to 50 to 75 grams of protein.
  • Protein needs of individuals vary in nature. To estimate your personal protein needs you will need to take your current weight in pounds, divide it in half and then subtract 10. The result is a rough estimate of how much protein you should consume.
  • If you do not already do so, read food lables, then buy your food uncooked and cook it healthfully. If you do not take anything else from this article that last sentence is paramount.
  • your schedule is hectic and you are just too busy and do not have time to eat high protein foods then bars and powders can be substituted. A lot of bars on the market are loaded with other "not so good" man made additives, trans fats, aspartame, saturated fat content (over 3.5g), etc.
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      The amount of protein when your not working out varies from each source. 
Paul McCarlie

How Much Exercise Do You Need - Exercise Guidelines for Healthy Adults 2007 - 0 views

    • Paul McCarlie
       
      A good, easy to understand site, maybe a little subjective at times. But it's professionally written and a great guide to keeping fit
  • Or - Vigorous Aerobic Activity for 20 Minutes on 3 Days Each Week
  • What Does Moderate Feel Like? A moderate level of activity noticeably increases your heart rate and breathing rate. You may sweat, but you are still able to carry on a conversation. Kinds of Exercise: Brisk walking, easy jogging, treadmilling, elliptical trainer, bike riding, swimming, dancing.
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  • Moderate Aerobic Exercise for 30 Minutes a Day, 5 Days a Week
  • What Does Vigorous Aerobic Exercise Feel Like? You are breathing rapidly and only able to speak in short phrases. Your heart rate is substantially increased and you are likely to be sweating.
  • More Is Better These guidelines are the minimum for maintaining good health. If you workout for longer or more often, you further improve your fitness and reduce your risk of chronic disease and weight gain.
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    talks about different types of exercise and how much you should be doing
Joti P

Motivation - 0 views

  • Everyone struggles with staying motivated and reaching their goals.
  • So how do you stay motivated and on track with your goal?
  • First, know your goal.
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  • writing down your major goal.
  • Make it specific.
  • Let's say your goal is to get fit. That's pretty vague.
  • Make it specific by defining what you want to achieve
  • muscle tone
  • why you want to get fit, and by when
  • Make it realistic.
  • Part of staying motivated is being realistic about what you can achieve within the timeframe you've planned.
  • Write it down
  • Research shows that writing down a goal is part of the mental process of committing to it.
  • Break it down.
  • You need to pay constant attention so you don't get sidetracked.
  • Then set specific daily tasks,
  • Put these on a calendar or planner so you can check them off.
  • Ask a coach to help you set doable mini-goals
  • and for tasks to improve your performance
  • so you'll stay motivated to run farther.
  • Reaching frequent, smaller goals is something to celebrate.
  • confidence, courage, and motivation to keep running — or doing whatever it is you're aiming to do.
  • reward yourself!
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    This site is really good with explaining how that not all health related topics fall under exercise, but also with other aspects of your life.  This relates well for question 9 
Paul McCarlie

Exercise at Work - How to exercise and stay fit at work - 0 views

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  • Taking the stairs when you can, parking further away from the door and walking around the office when you can are good places to start.
  • Sit on an exercise ball instead of a chair.
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  • Set an alarm to go off every hour to remind you to stand up and move around.
  • Use the restroom on another floor and take the stairs
  • Use a pedometer and keep track of how many steps you take. Aim for 6,000 to 10,000 steps a day.
  • Leave something important in your car (your lunch, your briefcase, etc.) so you have to run out to get it (and take the stairs)
  • Deliver documents or messages to co-workers in person rather than by email Go to the mall for lunch and park on the opposite end of the food court.
  • Get a headset for your phone so you can move around while you talk
  • If you have your own office, consider keeping a resistance band, ankle weights and even a couple of sets of dumbbells in your desk drawer. You can squeeze in some quick upper body exercises while you're on the phone.
  • Your boss may not have considered how much more productive his or her employees would be with a little exercise. If you can, encourage your boss to: Work with local gyms to provide membership discounts for employees Work with local personal trainers to provide monthly seminars or free body fat testing for employees. Some trainers will even do this for free Set up daily or weekly walks during lunch or after work Give you extra breaks during the day to take quick walks Be active. If the boss exercise, employees will take their own health more seriously
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      Hopefully I won't have a desk job
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    how to exercise at work
Paul McCarlie

Exercise and Nutrition Tips - 0 views

  • The most effective way for fat loss is increasing your metabolism.
  • Weight training and aerobic activities and taken in enough nutritious calories each day for energy all while having enough protein to maintain muscle mass, which in turn will lead to fat loss
  • It is important to focus on fat loss and not just weight loss.
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    Good article that gives some insight into the specifics of weight loss
Wasif H

What Happens If You Intake Too Much Protein? | LIVESTRONG.COM - 0 views

  • Protein-rich foods can be delicious as well as nutritious -- just think of a creamy, thick cup of yogurt or a savory, juicy grilled steak.
  • While high-protein foods have a bounty of valuable nutritional and health properties, however, the benefits can turn into risks if you eat too many of them over an extended period of time.
  • According to Katherine Zeratsky, a registered dietitian for MayoClinic.com, you may experience constipation if you follow a high-protein diet for several months or longer.
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  • While protein-rich foods don't cause digestive problems by themselves, eating a lot of them may leave less room for high-carbohydrate foods in your diet, which tend to have a lot of dietary fiber.
  • More severely, taking in too much protein could raise your risk of serious diseases including cancer, heart disease, and liver or kidney problems. Partially, that is because so many protein-rich foods are also high in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium, all of which can enhance risk factors for those diseases. If you choose plant-based proteins instead of animal proteins and full-fat proteins, your personal risk may not be quite as high.
  • Protein contains calories -- sometimes more calories than carbohydrate- or fat-rich foods. Although it can help you gain lean muscle mass, eating protein in excess of your body's needs will result in fat gain.
  • The question of how much protein to eat can be a tricky one because the right amount for one individual may be far too much for another. MayoClinic.com recommends getting between 10 percent and 35 percent of your daily calories from protein, or about 50 to 175 g per day.
  • You can also calculate recommendations based on your body weight. Dr. Melina Jampolis, physician nutrition specialist for CNN.com, suggests getting about 0.8 g of protein per day per kg of your body weight.
  • Unless you're following a diet that is very unbalanced, you're likely not at risk for eating too much protein. It's also important to realize that some protein is essential for health, since protein-rich foods build and repair muscle and bone tissue, satiate hunger and provide energy. If you have concerns about the protein amounts in your diet, talk them over with your doctor or a registered dietitian.
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      This is a good website because it looks at the other point of view. Too much protein isnt good for you if your not properly working out and making sure it turns into lean muscle. 
Justin D

What Are The Health Benefits Of Being Hydrated? | LIVESTRONG.COM - 0 views

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    Young kids can lose 1.5 quarts of water through perspiration because of the intense physical activity combined with the extreme heat. There are many ways to reduce the risks to young athletes. Parents and coaches need to know the signs of a child's dehydrated body and take the required action to prevent the harmful conditions of a dehydrated body. Not only can a limited performance of the game occur but can also lead to serious injury. Thirst, fatigue, dizziness and nausea are the most common signs of dehydration.
Joti P

Food & Eating - Tips for Making Healthier Food Choices - 0 views

  • Healthy Eating Benefits
  • help to maintain overall health.
  • When teens are not active, it is even more important that they eat healthy foods.
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  • Food and Energy
  • right food can increase levels of energy in teens.
  • does not mean loading up on sugar for an immediate energy boost.
  • will help them stay focuses in school, perform well in sports and keep their body and mind healthy.
  • Food and Socializing
  • teens will relate food to socializing
  • attend parties, there is always food. Teens can still have the fun associated with socializing and eat some foods that will provide benefits
  • Choosing the Right Foods
  • Basically, when they are hungry, they eat.
  • grab whatever is easy and ingest foods that may not have any nutritional quality.
  • but this should not make up the eating habits of teens.
  • Choose Healthy Snacks
  • Instead of reaching for chips, soda and candy, teens should have other things available for those midday snacks.
  • Teens who snack on crackers, cheese, fruit and vegetables are much healthier than those who do not think twice about what they are ingesting.
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      related food to areas of our lives in which we tend to just grab food and scarf it down.
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    good website for answering my 5th question 
Paul McCarlie

How Much Exercise Is Enough? - 0 views

  • we should all engage in 60 minutes of daily vigorous physical activity
  • To maintain optimal cardiovascular health, a good body weight, and a favorable body composition, we really ought to be exercising at least an hour a day.
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      Thats not a lot
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  • My fear is that typical, normal Americans, upon learning that all their efforts to fit at least some exercise into their busy schedules are, after all, laughably inadequate, are going to throw up their hands in sheer frustration and disgust and say, "Screw it, Tillie. Pass the remote and open a bag of Cheetos." I suspect this is true because, well, that was very nearly my reaction to this report.
  • f you can engage in vigorous exercise for an hour a day without making yourself crazy, disabling yourself with orthopedic issues, losing your job, or instigating a divorce, then by all means do so. But if you are a mere mortal, then at least try to go for a walk every day. Twenty minutes of moderate daily activity won't make the pounds melt off or give you the same body composition as Lance Armstrong or the Williams sisters, but it will make a real impact on your cardiovascular health.
    • Paul McCarlie
       
      Hmm, not sure if that's enough to keep me nice and slim
Wasif H

How To Help A Teenage Boy Put On Lean Weight & Mass | LIVESTRONG.COM - 0 views

  • Putting on muscle mass is a long process that involves hard work and patience. To succeed, both exercise and nutrition must be considered. The National Strength and Conditioning Association reports that novice weightlifters can gain up to 1 lb. a week of muscle, while experienced weightlifters can gain up to half a pound of muscle each month.
  • Design a weightlifting program for him. MayoClinic.com recommends two or three workouts per week of at least 20 minutes each. To maximize his progress, he will need to increase the weights he uses gradually as well as the length and intensity of his workouts. Advanced weightlifters work out for an hour or more--as often as six days a week, according to the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
  • Lift weights yourself, and partner with him to encourage him to work hard. To motivate him, you will need to prove you are willing to work at least as hard as he does. If you are not in physical shape to act as his partner, find a suitable partner for him.
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  • Feed him high portions of low-fat, healthy foods. Muscle mass cannot be gained without the fuel provided by food. To gain weight, he will need to consume more calories than he burns. To gain half a pound of muscle per week, he will need to eat 250 more calories more per day than he has been eating, according to exercise physiologist Joseph A. Chromiak.
  • Add protein to his diet. Select protein sources that are relatively non-fatty, such as baked fish and poultry, advises the Harvard School of Public Health.
  • Provide a dark and quiet sleep environment for him, and make sure he gets eight hours of sleep every night. It is during sleep that the body repairs damaged muscle tissue and builds muscle mass.
Paul McCarlie

Eating habits and stress - Nutrition and Fitness - C-Health - 0 views

    • Paul McCarlie
       
      I tend to eat when I feal like it, maybe I should change that...
  • Eat regular meals
  • Eat by the clock, not by your stomach
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  • Make it easy
  • Buy foods that are easier to prepare (but keep an eye on their nutritional value).
  • Avoid dieting
  • avoid strict diets. These may change your metabolism so that you gain weight even faster when you end the diet.
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    simple, straightforward site on healthy eating, maybe a little cliche.
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