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25 health and nutrition tips, based on science and data

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  Here are the top 25 health, nutrition, and lifestyle tips to stay healthy. All of those halthy-living tips are based on science, research, and data, and not wishful thinking. Don’t drink sugar calories Eat nuts Eat eggs, yolk and all Use extra virgin olive oil Eat fatty fish Get enough sleep Drink some water, especially before meals Take vitamin D3 if you don’t get much sun exposure Minimize your sugar intake Avoid processed junk food (eat real food instead) Avoid artificial trans fats Avoid bright lights before sleep Take care of your gut health with probiotics and fiber Use plenty of herbs and spices Eat vegetables and fruits Make sure to eat enough protein Lift heavyweights Do some cardio Don’t fear coffee Don’t overcook or burn your meat Don’t smoke or do drugs, and only drink in moderation Don’t eat a lot of refined carbs Don’t fear saturated fat If you have excess belly fat, get rid of it Track your food intake every now and then

Top 10 tips for gut health

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Gut health is so important because more than half of your immune system is in your GI tract and we're realizing that what happens in your gut will reflect a lot of the diseases today. So, here are the top ten tips to keep your gut healthy 1. Exercise Exercise gets your colon moving. It helps you stay regular and it helps manage irritable bowel symptoms. 2. Eat mostly fresh unprocessed clean foods Processed foods get broken down into sugar more easily 3. Eat smaller more frequent meals to avoid overwhelming the GI tract 4. Chew your food thoroughly 5. Practice stress management Yoga therapy, meditation or even nature walks 6. Take or eat probiotics Probiotics can increase the number of good bacteria in your gut. Try yogurt kefir, fresh sauerkraut, or even take a supplement. 7. Eat more fiber The goal should be 25 grams per day 8. Drink more water Aim to drink eight times eight-ounce glass every day. (about 2 liters per day). Increase if you exercise heavily. 9. Limit alcohol and

Top diet tips for men

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This one's for all the guys out there, we know eating healthy can be tough sometimes, so we've got some tips to help you make healthier food choices. 1. Pass on processed food options Focus on eating real foods, sticking to the outside perimeter of the grocery store. Get all your sweet potatoes and veggies and lean meats and then just forgo the prepackaged handmade foods if you will 2. Think twice about your morning beverage routine Instead of going to the coffee shop and getting a big latte with a lot of milk and sugar swap out that for espresso or green tea. You're going to get really good energy from that but you're going to save a lot of calories that are really unnecessary 3. Make breakfast at home If you make your own healthy breakfast at home, you will need a lot more energy throughout the day. Try boiling some eggs for some hard-boiled eggs on the go. Grabbing a Greek yogurt, and you can even add your own fruit on top so you can skip some of that ext

Best diet to stay fit (9 tips)

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Here are some easy to follow tips on the topic of the “Best diet to keep you fit”. 1. Half of your plate should be - vegetables and fruits Potatoes don’t count as vegetables on the healthy eating plate. Potatoes have a very negative impact on blood sugar. Eat all sorts of fruits and vegetables, focus mainly on veggies as they contain less sugar. 2. One-fourth of your plate should be – whole grains Whole and intact grains. Whole wheat, barley, wheat berries, quinoa, oats, brown rice, and foods made with them, such as whole-wheat pasta. These have a milder effect on blood sugar and insulin than white bread, white rice, and other refined grains. 3. One-fourth of your plate should contain – protein The better proteins come from fish, poultry, beans, and nuts. Those are all healthy, versatile protein sources—they can be mixed into salads, and pair well with vegetables on a plate. It is very important to limit red meat and avoid processed meats such as bacon and sausage. 4. In