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If you wake up feeling sluggish or often hit a mid-day slump, then you might be wondering if there are food choices you can make which will help turbocharge your waning energy. We’re all busy—and often pulled in a lot of different directions—but staying energized with the right food choices is key. According to Harvard Health Publishing , the same advice that’s often given for healthful eating and weight loss also applies to boosting your energy—eat a balanced diet. Of course, certain foods are certainly better than others when it comes to getting that pick-me-up you might be seeking. For instance, you likely already know that candy will only give you a temporary sugar rush: it won’t actually give you long, sustained energy like whole grains or healthy fats. In fact, there’s typically a sugar “crash” that tends to follow that rush, defeating the entire purpose. Instead, reach for these five foods that can help give you a boost of energy! 1. Dark Chocolate Why: Bet you didn’t thi...

Almost 40 percent of men over the age of 45 have low—or lowered—testosterone levels. This doesn’t mean you’re “less of a man,” but it can have some serious complications for your health. Effects of Low Testosterone Levels Do you know how to recognize the signs of low testosterone? Men with lower testosterone can suffer from lower libido, erectile dysfunction, depressed mood, difficulties with concentration or memory, fatigue and loss of muscular strength. Reduced testosterone can also put you at higher risks for certain diseases, including neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease and coronary artery calcification . And if you’re trying to lose weight, reduced testosterone levels can make things harder. Lower testosterone levels can mean you’re more tired, which can mean less energy to exercise. A reduction in this key male hormone can also result in increased body fat. All of these symptoms can contribute to depression or anxiety. You may note certain lifestyle facto...

An Instant Pot is an incredible tool to help you and your family eat healthy and support your weight loss goals—without sacrificing flavor or spending hours in the kitchen, and without piles of dishes to clean up. And when it comes to beef recipes, the Instant Pot can give you low, slow flavor … fast. Need some inspiration for a quick, healthy, tasty dinner that satisfies? Look no further: These six Instant Pot beef recipes are sure to become crowd-pleasing regular requests in your kitchen. 1. Instant Pot Ground Beef Sloppy Joes > Servings:  6 Calories per Serving:  176 On Nutrisystem, Count As:  1 PowerFuel and 2 Extras The Joes might be sloppy, but the preparation isn’t. Cooking your sloppy joes in an Instant Pot means no splatters, no grease spray and very little cleanup. And you won’t sacrifice an ounce of flavor. This Instant Pot Sloppy Joe recipe has sauteed onions, peppers and garlic, chili powder for kick, and Worcestershire sauce for that warm, comfo...

To stay warm during the freezing season, you’ll need a coat, boots, hat, scarf and maybe even long underwear. To stay healthy, you’ll need a nutritional game plan. The right vitamins and nutrients not only help you resist the bacteria and viruses that cause colds and flu, but they also help ease symptoms of—or shorten the duration of—your winter illnesses. These are the five nutrients your body needs more of in winter: 1. Vitamin D Nonfat, fortified milk is a protein-packed way to get vitamin D, so you don’t miss out on the nutrients your body needs. Why you need it this season: It’s in very short supply. Unless you live close to the equator, you’ll be hard-pressed to get enough vitamin D this winter. While consuming lots of liver, egg yolks, cheese, fatty fish or vitamin D-fortified foods is an option, most will be deprived of the greatest source of vitamin D—the sun. The sun’s Ultraviolet-B rays produce vitamin D right in your skin but, as you can imagine, in winter, the sun’s...

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If you’re trying to lose weight, you might feel like you have to start running. It’s the way seemingly everybody gets fit … or tries to: In a survey from 2017, 60 million Americans were running for fitness, and 80 percent said their reason to continue doing so was to stay healthy. 1 And exercise is invaluable to your health: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that Americans get 150 minutes of exercise per week to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis and premature death. Even with all those benefits, almost 80 percent of Americans don’t hit that 150-minute mark. 2 To reach those weekly minutes—and add to your weekly calorie burn, increasing your overall weight loss—you could run, but you could also slow things down and walk. So … which is better? Should you walk or run for weight loss? 8 Tips to Burn More Calories by Walking Read More Factor 1: Which one burns more calories? For calories per minute, jogging beats ...

“I really feel for the trees this time of year,” says Maxine, a popular greeting card character in one of Hallmark’s autumn-themed cards. “At least when I went through ‘the change,’ nothing fell off.” What is Menopause? What is Perimenopause? “The change,” otherwise known as menopause , is a time when a woman’s production of reproductive hormones start to decline. Though it’s frequently described as having “symptoms,” it’s not a disease. Menopause is a normal and natural physical transition. Technically, it’s a point in time: 12 months after your last menstrual period. For most women, that occurs by the time they reach their early 50s, though it can happen earlier or later. But in real life, what we call menopause refers to a longer stretch of time—anywhere from seven to 14 years—when you may experience disruptions in your monthly cycle and other changes. If you haven’t been without a menstrual period for 12 months, your doctor will tell you that your symptoms of menopause mean yo...