We’re not nuts for saying it – a daily dose of nuts is a healthy way of snacking. Ditch the guilt and dig in. The only caution, keep it to about a handful.
Nuts have had a long-time bad rap as a high calorie, indulgent food that we s... Read more
Snacking throughout the day can be a good strategy to help avoid overeating at meal time. When the munchies hit, it's important to have healthy options available. So what do you choose? The employees of SparkPeople like to eat healthy, too, and s... Read more
Protein is an important component of any diet for satiety, muscle repair, and generating hormones and enzymes. Need a protein pick-me-up? These filling recipes are great for refueling after a workout--or anytime!
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Switching from processed to whole grains is one of the simplest changes you can make to help your health. Whole grains have more protein and fiber than their stripped-down counterparts, which means they'll help you stay fuller longer. That's... Read more
If you're reading this, your doctor has probably told you that your cholesterol levels are too high. Maybe she put you on a medication to help lower cholesterol, or simply told you to consume less cholesterol-containing foods. No matter what you... Read more
I sat in the sauna this morning for 20 minutes before my class. What are the benefits if any? Does it matter if you go before or after a class? How long should you sit in the sauna?... Read more
I know that green juices and non-dairy milks (coconut, soy, almond, rice) are very popular among folks who are nutritionally minded. But what are their benefits? Are they worth the cost/trouble?... Read more
Hey there everybody!! I'm really looking to get some feedback on a couple things. I've been on SP since September and have lost 25lbs so far by mainly dieting. I am now trying to get more exercise into my life, but I'm not all that used to it. First... Read more
Benefits of walking
Walking, like other exercise, can help you achieve a number of important health benefits. Walking can help you:
Lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (the "bad" cholesterol)
Raise high-density lipopro... Read more
i put fresh lime in my water..The health benefits of lime include scurvy, digestion, constipation, eye care, piles, peptic ulcer, respiratory disorders, gout, gums, weight loss, skin care, urinary disorders,... Read more
Only 28 Pistachios help dieters & diabetics!!!!!!There is a unsaturated kind of fat found in pistachios, pistachios offer lots of hunger-curbing protein and fiber which helps dieters loss more weight and diabetics to stabilize blood sugar if they ea... Read more
For anyone struggling with weight issues due to insulin resistance, diabetes, PCOS, and hypoglycemia. Diet Health Benefits also help reduce HBP, Cholesterol, Triglycerides, & Liver Enzymes.
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A recent report highlighted what we nutrition minded people have known for a while, which is nuts provide good nutrition in a tasty package. Tree nuts in particular provide heart healthy benefits due to their healthy fat source and also provide a goo... Read more
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