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Helpful Tips to Boost Metabolism

As we get older, we wonder what happened to our youthful metabolism. Our once fast metabolism has slowed down. The pounds come on faster and shed slower. Tasty foods are easily remembered when they stick around in the stomach, butt and thighs. While we cannot reverse time and go back to the days of our fast metabolic youth, we can take steps to boost our met… read more
Nutrition Tips for Cyclists

Cyclists expend a lot of energy during long rides, so providing the body with the fuel it needs will enable the rider to perform optimally. Eating a healthy, balanced diet is always important, as is staying hydrated, but cyclists need to take nutrition even more seriously, keeping an eye on regular refueling with small snacks to keep blood sugar levels stabl… read more
Heart Healthy Restaurants

While it is possible to eat healthy in almost any restaurant you visit simply by making a few alterations to the menu items (tricks like opting for a vegetable-packed salad, putting the dressing on the side and requesting grilled instead of fried meat), there are some restaurants that provide a heart-healthy menu overall, where nearly any selection you make… read more
Chinese Restaurants in West Chester, Pennsylvania

Chinese food is a popular, delicious cuisine that is generally high in fresh vegetables and whole grains. If you're planning a trip to West Chester, Pa., consider stopping for lunch or dinner at one of the delicious Chinese restaurants in the city. read more
Macrobiotic Restaurants in Bali

Finding health food while on the road presents a challenge, especially if you go to places off the beaten path. Smaller locations, however, often offer a small array of health foods and products for tourists and ex-pats who live there. In Bali, there are several good vegetarian restaurants, but only one place offers a complete menu of macrobiotic foods. read more

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Marathon Diet Tips

The marathon is a 26.2-mile running event. While many people are knowledgable about training tips, others are not so savvy about their diets. Sure, you are burning loads of calories when you're running 20 to 40 miles a week. However, l… read more
How to Eat Before Running a Marathon

If this is your first marathon, you may think there are all sorts of complicated rules for getting ready. It's comforting to find out, from the time you make the momentous decision, that training has many facets, all based on common se… read more
How to Eat Healthy While Traveling

Traveling usually coincides with eating out and eating out often equals fatty foods and nutritionally unbalanced meals. But it does not have to be that way. Just because you're traveling does not mean that you have to eat unhealthy. Wi… read more
How to Get Faster at Running

Unless you have been training with an Olympic coach for years, it is unlikely that you are running at your full potential. Fortunately, it doesn't take a professional coach to improve your running speed. While you may be limited to som… read more
Healthy Camping Meals

Camping enthusiasts don't have to settle for the same old hot dogs and s'mores. Lighten up your next camping menu with a few diet-friendly dishes. The USDA recommends whole grains, a variety of veggies and lean protein as the basis for… read more
Greek Restaurants in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago successfully integrates greenery for the outdoorsman within its diverse cityscape. Chicago's Greek restaurants symbolize this cultural diversity and offer high protein foods, which are ideal for fitness enthusiasts. In terms o… read more
German Restaurants in Charlotte County, Florida

Charlotte County and the entire central Gulf coast of Florida are filled with outdoor activity. There are lots of trails, including those on Gasparilla Island and Cayo Costa that are popular with walkers, runners, and bikers. Swimming,… read more
Foods for a Survival Kit

Spending time in wilderness areas can provide a wonderful sense of peaceful isolation. Often we get so excited about the prospect of getting out of town that some sensibilities slip the mind. It is always better to be prepared when h… read more
The Best Foods for Cyclists

Eating properly is essential to a your health as a cyclist, making rides more enjoyable and helping your body work to its full potential. Filling your gas tank with healthy ingredients helps muscles fire properly, assist blood chemist… read more
Restaurants on the Green in New Haven, CT

New Haven, located on the northern shore of Long Island Sound, is Connecticut's second largest city and home to Yale University. Like many New England municipalities, New Haven is organized around a green or grassy central town square… read more
Restaurants in Stafford Township, New Jersey

Nature lovers looking for outdoor adventure will find plenty to fill their days in Stafford Township, New Jersey. Located just six miles away from the Atlantic coastline, and close to rivers, wildlife refuges and state parks, Stafford… read more
Healthy Restaurants in Houston

Houston, Texas is one of the country's most populated cities. However, it ranks second in per capita parks acreage with more than 56,400 acres of dedicated space, making it an ideal destination for outdoor lovers who also appreciate th… read more
Ways to Build Up Stamina

Building stamina requires time and a diverse range of exercises. Endurance athletes train in cycles beginning with a low and ending with a peak at the time of competition. Those who wish to build stamina without training for an event c… read more
Homemade Low-Fat Trail Mix

Trail mix is a delicious snack, and it's perfect for tossing in your backpack to re-energize during a long hike. The sweet and salty mixture combined with the different textures makes it an exceptional treat, but unfortunately the nuts… read more
Supplies for a Camping Pantry

Everyone has their personal preferences about what they like to eat and what utensils to use, but if you are setting up a general outdoor "pantry" for your camping trip, rely on the basics. These ingredients and supplies, or variations… read more

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Backcountry Camping Tips

You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
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Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
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Common Sense Hiking Tips

The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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