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Body composition is a method of describing what the body is made of. It includes fat, protein, minerals and body water.

By Bob Nellis

March 10, 2017

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Everyone knows that exercise is good for you, but what type of training helps most, especially when you’re older - say over 65? A Mayo Clinic study says it’s high-intensity aerobic exercise, which can reverse some cellular aspects of aging.

You may have a few (or more) extra pounds you want to lose. What do you do? Naturally, like most people, you turn to tried and true methods of weight loss, diet and exercise. You begin running or hitting the weights a few days a week. You start to tighten up your diet, omitting junk food and cooking at home more often.

by Pete McCall

What happens to your engine at the end of a long car trip? It doesn’t require a degree in automotive engineering to know that once you’ve reached your destination, your car’s engine stays warm as it gradually cools to a resting temperature.

Protein powders are popular supplements for people looking to lose weight, gain muscle and improve athletic performance.

Although often associated with men looking to bulk up, these supplements are favored by women as well. In fact, many protein powders are now marketed specifically to women.

Although at first thought, eating into the evening immediately brings to mind unhealthy habits. This does not hold true in all cases, however, when feeding with the appropriate foods. Although it is true that large, high calorie mixed meals before sleep may be detrimental for weight management and may have detrimental effects relating to obesity, not all eating before sleep is bad for you.

By: Greenblender

We know that avocados are a nutrient-dense fruit loaded with fiber, healthy omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins A, C, E and potassium. We also know that avocados are among the best foods to help fight stress due to their abundance of B vitamins.

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Admit it, after plowing through countless resources, you’re nowhere near towards gaining clarity on how you can start changing your body composition.

One website will tell you to simply eat more protein and count calories.

BY MEAL PREP ON FLEEK

Let’s be real. Sometimes a hot meal is just out of the question, especially when road trips, late-night work shifts, and nasty office microwaves get in the way.

But hey, that’s not so bad. You can still enjoy plenty of good food, and we aren’t talking about settling for cheeseburgers and curly fries on your next lunch break.

BY DIANA KELLY

A protein-packed breakfast can satisfy your appetite and help you eat healthier all day long. Here’s how to make your favorite morning meals more nutritious and more filling.

According to interesting research published in the International Journal of Obesity, participants who ate a protein-packed breakfast ate 26 percent fewer calories at lunch than those who ate a calorically identical meal with less protein.

BY LAUREN FINNEY

If there’s one thing that can help you eat less and increase the chance you’ll lose weight in turn, it’s eating more protein. Protein has been shown to help keep you fuller longer, speed up your metabolism, and even help build muscle more efficiently.

If you’re trying to cut down on the sweet stuff, it is time to rethink some of your favorite so-called healthy eats.

BY NICOLE SCHREIBER-SHEARER

When it comes to making healthier food choices, one of the best things you can do for your overall health (and your waistline) is cut back on sugar.