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Carrot-Orange Juice

See the juicing variation below to make this carrot-orange juice recipe in a blender.

Broccoli Soup

Claudia Shannon is a rare scientist-turned-journalist and writes about clean research-driven skincare, pioneering sustainable beauty initiatives, n...

Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes

It's also good for your reproductive system and organs like your heart and kidneys. A carbon knife will darken the flesh.

Health Benefits of Pistachios

You can buy pistachios shelled or unshelled, roasted, or salted. They’re available in most grocery stores, and you can buy them in bulk from pistac...

Health Benefits of Lentils

When stacked up against other beans, lentils are No. 2 in protein (soybeans take top honors). When combined with a whole grain, like brown rice, th...

What are Shin Splints?

Do your shins throb and ache after your daily run or just sprinting to catch the bus? You might hear a doctor call it medial tibial stress syndrome...

S.M.A.R.T. Weight Loss & Your Fitness Device

For example, a S.M.A.R.T. goal is “I will walk enough to burn at least 1,250 calories through exercise this week.”. Rather than simply saying, “I’m...

Lactic Acidosis and Exercise: what You Need to Know

When you exercise, your body uses oxygen to break down glucose for energy. But this lactate or lactic acid can build up in your bloodstream faster ...

Ankle Injuries: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention

Wearing high heels is one of the biggest causes of ankle sprains among women. Ankle injuries are defined by the kind of tissue -- bone, ligament, o...

Basics: Build Muscle for Better Health

'Three to four hours after a strength- training workout, you're still burning calories,' says Seibers, a creator of fitness videos including the 'S...

How to Choose a Treadmill

If you’re shopping for a treadmill, you have to consider your goals, fitness level, and budget. Treadmills cost anywhere from a couple of hundred d...

Exercises for Lower Abs

If worked enough, they can also help you lose belly fat and harden to form defined muscles called a six pack. If you feel sharp pain while doing an...