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The pros and cons of intermittent fasting

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Diet & Fitness

Samantha Cassetty, RD / Updated Aug.17.2018 / 8:09 PM ET

A registered dietitian's take on one of the most talked about weight loss trends.

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Real milk vs. plant-based milk: What's better for you?

Samantha Cassetty, RD / Updated Aug.16.2018 / 8:35 PM ET

TRX bands can easily be stashed in a suitcase and are proven to activate more muscles than performing exercises without them.

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Gadgets that will take your fitness routine to the next level

Nadine Jolie Courtney / Updated Aug.16.2018 / 6:41 PM ET

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The health benefits of avocados (plus 11 delicious ways to enjoy them)

Samantha Cassetty, RD / Updated Aug.15.2018 / 11:45 AM ET

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Convenience store items you can stash at work for a healthy lunch in a pinch

Emily Pandise / Updated Aug.14.2018 / 3:45 PM ET

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Top questions about vegetarianism — answered

Nicole Spector / Updated Aug.13.2018 / 9:23 PM ET

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Cookbooks written by and for hungry runners

Amanda Loudin / Updated Aug.12.2018 / 5:03 PM ET

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When you should reach for a sports drink, according to a nutritionist

Brianna Steinhilber / Updated Aug.11.2018 / 8:01 PM ET

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How to avoid summer weight gain (and still enjoy yourself)

Samantha Cassetty, RD / Updated Aug.10.2018 / 7:08 PM ET

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A week's worth of healthy lunches for under $20

Samantha Cassetty, RD / Updated Aug.10.2018 / 11:05 AM ET

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How to match your workout to your personality type

Amanda Loudin / Updated Aug.09.2018 / 9:28 PM ET

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How much protein do you need? Less than you think.

Samantha Cassetty, RD / Updated Aug.06.2018 / 12:26 PM ET

Recent salmonella outbreak: How to protect yourself

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Recent salmonella outbreak: How to protect yourself

/ Updated Aug.03.2018 / 11:53 AM ET

Gretchen Wood learned that surgery alone isn’t enough to guarantee lasting weight loss — making lifestyle changes are key.

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After a kidney transplant, surgery and a mental shift helped Gretchen lose 148 pounds

Stephanie Thurrott / Updated Aug.02.2018 / 5:02 PM ET

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5 minutes or 50: What's the right amount of time to work out?

Vivian Manning-Schaffel / Updated Aug.02.2018 / 7:08 AM ET