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Nutrition

That Viral Coke Infographic Is Wrong. Here’s What Really Happens.

By Hannah Rex; November 4, 2015

Not-so-shocking newsflash: drinking soda isn’t very good for you. A viral infographic made its way onto the Internet last week, breaking down what happens to...

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Enter The #IceCreamFIX Contest For A Chance To Win Cool Prizes

By Beachbody; June 2, 2017

Smooth, creamy, cool, and sweet – who doesn’t love a delicious scoop of ice cream or a popsicle on a hot summer day? With July...

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5 Tips to Control Your Wine Consumption

By Rebecca Swanner; July 14, 2015

One serving of wine is 5 ounces and about 120 calories. But, you might be pouring more than you think! A study from researchers at...

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8 Easy Ideas for a Healthier Easter Basket

By Amanda Meixner; July 20, 2015

Easter is often full of chocolate bunnies, jelly beans in all the shades of the rainbow, and fluffy chicken-shaped marshmallows. Almost anything is okay in...

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Ask the Expert: Are Cheat Meals OK?

By Denis Faye, M.S.; January 15, 2019

The Short Answer: It’s absolutely OK to have a cheat meal! If the rest of your diet plan is tight, there’s nothing wrong with cutting...

Recipes

25 Healthy Big Game Snacks

By Kirsten Morningstar; October 11, 2017

It happens every year. Mere weeks after resolving to lose the love handles, we face a day devoted to sitting on the couch and filling...

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What Soda Can Do To Your Body in 30 Days

By William Courtney; July 14, 2015

Would you drink 10 Cokes a day to prove a point? Probably not. Especially now that George Prior has decided to do it for you. In...

Recipes

8 Lower-Calorie Holiday Cocktails

By Stephanie Saunders; January 31, 2018

Who doesn’t like a good cocktail during the holidays? Sure, spending 3 days straight with your extended family might have something to do with it,...

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14 Genius Baking Ingredient Swaps

By Kirsten Morningstar; April 13, 2020

If you’ve ever baked before, you know you can’t just substitute ingredients without considering the dry to wet ratio, or how the swap might affect...

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Tips to Enjoy Your Holiday Cheer

By Beachbody; July 15, 2015

Holiday parties are the biggest antagonists your fitness program is likely to face. Here are some tips to make it through the season without having...

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The Only Holiday Baking Tools You Really Need

By Rebecca Swanner; June 2, 2017

I have a confession to make. When I’m not here, serving as Managing Editor for the Beachbody Blog, I’m a baker. A pretty serious one....

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There is Nothing Sweet About Sugar

By William Courtney; July 14, 2015

Did you know sugar is added to 74% of packaged foods you find at grocery stores? Yet when you go to look at the labels...

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The Great Diet Soda Debate

By Denis Faye, M.S.; October 17, 2016

To many weight loss enthusiasts, diet soda is the nutritional equivalent of getting away with murder, a naughty indulgence to be enjoyed without fear of...

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Ask the Expert: When Should I Listen to My Cravings?

By Denis Faye, M.S.; October 4, 2016

Cravings can be intense—and often they go way beyond minor hankering. Surely, it can’t just be that you want chocolate. There must be some reason...

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One Hangover Could Increase Your Risk of Stroke

By Rebecca Swanner; November 4, 2015

We’re not suggesting you put down the beer, wine, and cocktails entirely (though you might want to if you’re trying to cut calories) as moderate...

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#AskShaunT: Can I Have a Cheat Meal Once a Week?

By Shaun T; October 4, 2016

Hey there! During a video chat, I was asked what my thoughts were on having a “cheat” meal once a week. Press play below to...

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Confessions of a Junk-Food Junkie: 6 Tricks to Kick the Habit

By Denis Faye, M.S.; September 27, 2018

Looking to break your junk food habit? Check out these six tips from a former junk-food junkie and find out how you can quit the...

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Tony Horton Eats a Cupcake!

By Beachbody; July 14, 2015

Today, Tony is going to do something he never does (especially with cameras rolling)… He’s going to EAT A CUPCAKE!! Why? Because he just crossed...