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How are the calories calculated?
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On cycles, steppers, and treadmills, machines uses the formulas established by the American College of Sports to calculate calories.Specifically for treadmills, the American College of Sports provides two formulas to predict calories expended: one for running and one for walking. Since the treadmill has no way of knowing whether the individual is w
How are meats part of a healthy diet?
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Meat is one of several food sources of protein and is a good source of vitamins and minerals, such as B12 and iron. Meat can be part of a healthy diet, but it is not necessary for everyone. Other sources of protein include eggs, dairy, nuts, beans and fish. Proteins function as building blocks for body tissues, and adequate intake of protein is ess
Are all raw food diets the same?
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No, there are different approaches to eating a raw diet. Most of them are designed to obtain a high percentage of daily calories from fats, by eating significant amounts of avocado, nuts, and seeds. These diets tend to be unsustainable, since too much fat, even raw fat, causes health problems and results in the under consumption of carbohydrates. O