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5-day paleo diet meal plan
By Stacey Carter last updated
reference Channel your inner caveman with our paleo diet meal plan and find out why it’s so popular
The Paleo Diet: What it is and how it works
By Lou Mudge last updated
Feature Celebrities seem to love the paleo diet, but what are the benefits, and risks, of eating like our ancestors?
What humidity is comfortable?
By Becks Shepherd published
We all have our preferences, but what humidity is comfortable? We asked the experts
How long should you wait to exercise after eating?
By Louise Bond published
All you need to know about exercise after eating, from timing to what foods to eat
Fertility diet: What to eat if you’re trying to get pregnant
By Louise Bond published
Can a fertility diet maximize your chances of getting pregnant? We dive into the science
Blue Bananas Surprise Scientists
By Andrea Thompson last updated
Products of chlorophyll breakdown make ripening bananas glow blue under black lights.
How calories are calculated: The science behind your food
By Joanna Fantozzi, Ailsa Harvey last updated
Reference Scientists have developed methods to determine how calories are calculated
When Health Food Is Unhealthy
By Christopher Wanjek last updated
Nuts, seeds, and fruits are generally healthy but, like many health foods, they can pack a lot of calories.
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