nutrition

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What’s the Best Healthy Bread You Can Find at the Grocery Store?

To put it bluntly, the grocery store bread aisle is a hot mess. There’s eight bajillion varieties — whole grain, multi grain, whole wheat, ancient […]

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A Philadelphia Marathoner Designed This Vegan Energy Bar Just for Runners

Bob Mitchell wasn’t always obsessed with running. He wasn’t a serious runner in high school or college, and he didn’t lace up for his first marathon until […]

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The Healthiest and Worst Things to Eat at Au Bon Pain

Given that Au Bon Pain has several locations scattered around Philly’s downtown area, it’s a obvious go-to for a quick breakfast or lunch. However, the […]

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I Quit Fad Dieting and Lost 50 Pounds in 11 Months

Changing your body takes hard work, persistence, and dedication. Here’s one Philadelphian’s story. Want to share your Transformation Story? Email ccunningham@phillymag.com. Who: Dawn Fretz, 39, registered nurse from […]

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How Many Calories Are in a McDonald’s Shamrock Shake?

‘Tis the season for those minty (and, yes, I’ll admit it, yummy) milkshakes from Mickey D’s. When I was a kid, this was a particularly […]

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5 Protein Bars Philly Health Pros Actually Eat

When it comes to protein bars, there are straight up too many options. Their packaging is all covered in screaming numbers  — 20 grams of protein! […]

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I Pay $50 a Month to Meet With a Nutritionist. Here’s What My Diet Looks Like.

Welcome to Sweat Diaries, Be Well Philly’s look at the time, energy, and money it takes to live a healthy lifestyle in Philly. For each Sweat […]

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Panera Bread Just Recalled All of Its Cream Cheese

In the case of Panera bagels, the cream cheese really maketh the breakfast. Sure, their bagels are fine, but their fluffy, smooth spreads are really […]

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The Healthiest and Worst Things to Eat at Honeygrow

Looking for a healthy lunch? Philly’s fresh salad and stir-fry eatery Honeygrow is a great place to start — but that doesn’t mean the menu […]

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I Gave Up Carbs at Dinner for a Week. Here’s What Happened.

I’m not one of those people who thinks carbs are evil. I love carbs. Carbs are fuel. Dave’s Killer organic bread is practically my comfort food, […]

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The Healthiest Things to Eat at Reading Terminal Market

Reading Terminal Market, while a true Philadelphia landmark, can be overwhelming. There’s so many vendors crammed into the place, so many delicious food smells commingling […]

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I’m a Pro Weight Lifter. This Is What I Eat During Competition Week.

Who I am: Morgan Vozobule, 30, from South Philly What I do: Owner and head coach of Liberty Barbell Club, which operates within Subversus Fitness What role […]

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5 Drinks to Perk Up Your Afternoon if You’re Avoiding Caffeine

We’ve all experienced the afternoon slump, but as much as we love coffee, drinking it at 4 p.m. isn’t exactly great for a good night’s […]

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20 Healthy Philly Instagram Accounts You Should Follow Right Now

The beginning of a new year may be the time when you’re supposed to be committed to eating healthy, but we gotta tell you: The cravings for […]

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9 Healthy (and Tasty!) Frozen Foods You Can Find at Trader Joe’s

I’m going to let you in on a little secret: I’m obsessed with frozen food. I know, I know, frozen green beans aren’t quite as […]