You don't need a gym or even a full hour to get in a good workout. The more intense the workout, the more calories burned, so even quick circuit training exercises at home can help you reach your goals.

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As a parent, you play the leading role in how your children relate to food and exercise. The following 5 tips will help you steer your children towards happy, healthy lifestyles.

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Starting your day with a high-sugar breakfast that is full of refined grains is sure to leave you feeling sluggish in a few hours. This doesn’t mean that you have to give up your favorite breakfast foods. Adding whole wheat flour and oats to your pancakes gives them plenty of protein and fiber to keep your energy up all morning.

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The time of day you choose to exercise may be as important as the fitness activity itself. Research shows both pros and cons for morning and afternoon exercise, but finding your ideal time of day is the key to sticking with it. Work with your natural patterns and identify those positive points that make an exercise time right for you.

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If you eat a typical Western diet, you are likely consuming nearly 50% more sodium than experts recommend. A high-sodium diet can increase your blood pressure putting you at risk for heart disease, which is the leading cause of death in the United States. Here are six things you should know about sodium and how to reduce your intake to improve health.

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Tacos don’t need to be loaded with high-calorie, high-fat ingredients to taste good. In this recipe, protein and fiber-rich black beans are given a spicy kick with chipotle peppers. Hold the cheese, too. One bite of this fresh salsa and you won’t miss it. Packed with tomatoes, cucumber, and tangy lemon juice, it is full of disease-fighting antioxidants.

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Bodyweight is a common way of tracking progress, but it is not always the best measurement. Body shape can change and your overall health can improve without weight loss. To track these changes, it’s important to monitor body composition and body fat percentage. This is your body’s amount of fat versus the amount of lean body mass (muscle).

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Knowing that fruits and vegetables are good for us is one thing, but finding tasty ways to add them to our diets is another. Here are 10 easy ways to fill your plate with more fruits and vegetables.

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Turn your holiday leftovers into a light lunch. This quiche uses leftover turkey breast and vegetables for protein and vitamins that will fill you up and get you back on track with healthier eating.

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Exercise doesn’t have to be overwhelming. If you are struggling to get started, there are some simple steps you can take to ease your way into a regular routine. Use the guide below, and you will be well on your way to reaching your fitness goals!

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