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We Asked 10 Experts What the Phrase ‘Plant-Based Diet’ Means and No One Could Agree

Instead, the term “plant-based” is similar to the word “natural,” in that whoever (or whatever company) can use the term as they see fit, and not in accordance with a strict definition.

Heres how 10 experts within the world nutrition and plant-based eating had to say when asked this question: How would you define the phrase plant-based diet?
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9 Healthy Peanut and Nut Butters Taste Amazing on Pretty Much Anything

We can’t promise that eating peanut butter will help you lose weight. Remember how Elvis looked toward the end? All those PB-and-banana sandwiches didn’t help him fit into a slimmer jumpsuit. So no, peanut butter will not magically melt your middle.
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We Tried 36 Ice Creams to Pick the Best Healthy Options. You’re Welcome.

After rigorous, scientific, brain-freezingly thorough testing, we can definitively say that the best ice cream does not involve fava bean protein concentrate. Or soy milk. Or even coconut milk. No, the best ice cream is . . . ice cream….
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How to Give Up Your 4 Worst Eating Habits For Good

Valerie Goldstein featured in Men’s health recent article about how to give up your four worst eating habbits. For instance, when your stress levels skyrocket, so does your need for potato chips. Research suggests that downing salty foods can decrease the amount of cortisol — a stress-producing hormone — in your body. At the same time, the feel-good hormone oxytocin increases, making you feel better after you indulge.
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5 SIGNS A PROTEIN BAR IS WORTH EATING

Having trouble figuring out whether the protein bar you like is actually good for you? You’re not alone. The options can overwhelm anyone. Which is why we worked with nutrition experts to identify what you really need to know the next time you shop.
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The 8 Best Foods For All-Day Energy

Nosh on these for optimal power to haul through your day
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Necessary Nutritional Supplements for Those with a Metabolic Disadvantage

Most of us understand the importance of adding a multivitamin and an Omega 3 supplement to our diet. But if you are at a metabolic disadvantage (an underlying condition that inhibits weight or health goals) you’ll need more support than just these two basics and here’s why…
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“Reverse Resolutions” You Should Make This Year

Take a counterintuitive approach to your healthy goals in the New Year for results that last.
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