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Why Loving Your Body Is Not an Excuse to Do Nothing

Posted on by Michelle Spindler

In 2016, the “love your body” movement took off. The premise, as I am sure you’re aware, is to love your body right now.

 

The message is that whether you’re the fittest woman on the the planet or if you have 200 pounds to lose, love your body. No matter what our size is, there is something beautiful in the reflection it gives. Loving our bodies is about loving ourselves, unconditionally, inside and out. Forget about why your pants are tight or how if you tilt your head down, a double chin forms. We are more than the “imperfections” we see. We are amazing creatures that are strong and capable.

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Why Some People Can Eat More Carbs Than Others

Posted on by Michelle Spindler

The concept that carbs are evil can be put to bed with one statement:

All vegetables and fruits are carbohydrates.

So it should come as no surprise that any diet attempting to completely purge carbohydrates—or anyone suggesting all carbs are evil—needs to take a step back, cut out the dogma, and take a hard look at reality and personal preference.

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No, but Really, What Makes Something a Superfood—and Is It Worth the Hype?

Posted on by Michelle Spindler

The word superfood gets thrown around a lot to describe everything from cauliflower to bee pollen. But most of us don’t stop to think about what actually makes something a superfood and whether every food labeled as such deserves the hype.

In true Greatist fashion, we’re cutting through the crap to get to the bottom of the nutritional buzzword—and calling out the foods that deserve their superfood status and those that are overrated.

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