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As a Plus-Size Woman, Here’s How I Protect My Mental Health From Diet Culture

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Hi there.

Welcome to my diary, friend.

No, you won’t hear a peep about my sex life. You won’t be entering a catalogue of my weird, petty obsessions. You will, however, find something that might make you feel a lot better as you move through the world. My name is Virgie, and I’ve worked in body positivity as a plus-size woman for almost a decade, helping to educate people on the harmful long-term effects of weight-based discrimination and to recover from body shame. I’ve written books and essays, and I host a podcast and lecture all over the country on

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Fat Free Food

Paleo Diet | What is Paleo Diet: What to eat and what not to eat?

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The paleo diet, as the name suggests is a dietary plan which includes eating foods that are similar to what people might be eating during the Palaeolithic era, which was around 2.5 million years ago.

The diet typically includes eating fish, lean meats, fruits, vegetables, seeds and nuts. These are the foods that could be obtained in the past by hunting and gathering. The diet limits the foods that became common when farming emerged about 10,000 years ago. The foods include dairy products, grains and legumes.

Studies suggest that the diet can lead to significant weight loss and improve your

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8 Potential Side Effects of Consuming Too Much Diet Soda

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Free of calories, carbs, and sugar, diet soda may seem like a healthy and refreshing alternative to sugary soft drinks.

However, this bubbly beverage may not be quite as harmless as it seems, especially if you’re drinking several servings per day.

In fact, drinking too much diet soda may be linked to several side effects and affect both long- and short-term health.

Here are 8 possible side effects of diet soda, plus some easy ways to reduce your intake.

Some research suggests that the artificial sweeteners found in diet soda might negatively affect your gut microbiome, which is the community

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Healthy Food

Nutrition and Diet | MUSC

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Introduction

Food and nutrition play a crucial role in health promotion and chronic disease prevention. Healthy eating patterns (along with regular physical activity) can help people achieve and maintain good health.

Below are a few resources to assist in finding the healthiest eating patterns that work for you.

Build a Healthy Eating Style with help from the USDA’s MyPlate series of resources.

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Evaluate Your Nutrition and Diet Habits – Complete Survey for a Chance to Win a MUSC Promotional Prize 

Share your story with us on what you already do that contributes to your nutritional well-being and

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Jennifer Aniston’s Diet: Benefits, Downsides, Fitness Routine

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In addition to her acting chops, Jennifer Aniston is known for her youthful appearance and fit physique.

She often credits this to her diet and fitness routine, which she has opened up about in many interviews over the years.

This article reviews the main aspects of Jennifer Aniston’s diet and fitness routine, along with some of the key benefits and downsides.

Although she claims to have tried many fad diets in the past, Aniston notes that she now prefers a more balanced approach when it comes to eating and exercise.

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Aniston favors a non-diet approach and doesn’t have any

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