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Keto 101: The Basic Prinicples of the Keto Diet

Keto 101: The Basic Prinicples of the Keto Diet

by Grace on Aug 09, 2018 0

The Keto Diet is gaining a lot of popularity in the media and with people looking for a new, healthy diet. But, even though you see blogs and articles about the keto diet everywhere nowadays, many people don’t know its background or its fundamental principles. We looked at Nina Teicholz’s book The Big Fat Surprise […]

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4 Tips for Healthy Summer Eating

4 Tips for Healthy Summer Eating

by Grace on Jun 30, 2018 0

Summer is in full swing. The days are longer, the kids are out of school, and there’s always lots of activity. With so much going on, it can be easy to neglect healthy eating. However, it’s important to keep those healthy habits year round. Unfortunately, heart disease and diabetes are some of the leading causes […]

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Keep calm and run on with these tips to survive allergy season

Keep calm and run on with these tips to survive allergy season

by Grace on Jun 29, 2018 0

  Running in the warmer weather is something many enthusiasts wait for all year. For those who live in a cooler climate like New England, spring and summer mean that no longer do they have to run indoors or trudge through snow and slush outside in temperatures that make most runners’ lungs burn. But warmer […]

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How Cities Benefit from Having Sporty And Fit Citizens

How Cities Benefit from Having Sporty And Fit Citizens

by Grace on Jun 17, 2018 0

  A lot of times you’ll hear about what unique attributes cities have to offer — it’s always framed as, “Here’s what you’ll get if you visit or live in this place.” What about the opposite, though? At the end of the day, citizens bring a lot to to an area. It’s their collective culture […]

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Gear Essentials for an Overnight Hike

Gear Essentials for an Overnight Hike

by Chris Pivik on Jun 04, 2018 0

Heading out into nature is an excellent way to clear your head and get some great exercise. After enjoying many day trips, I decided to move on to longer multi-day hikes a few years ago. The key to enjoying a safe, successful outing is preparation. And once you invest in a minimal amount of high-quality gear […]

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Carets (aka the Primal Professional) Barefoot Dress Shoes

Carets (aka the Primal Professional) Barefoot Dress Shoes

by Brian Patterson on Apr 16, 2018 0

Do you guys remember the Primal Professional, the barefoot dress shoe startup we posted about when they were first launching on Indiegogo in 2011? They’ve since rebranded to Carets (what does “Carets” mean?), and upgraded their shoes over 4 iterations. They also have a beautiful rich oxblood color now. They’ve provided us with a pair, […]

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It’s Healthy to Eat Bugs — Seriously

It’s Healthy to Eat Bugs — Seriously

by Grace on Mar 20, 2018 0

When looking to eat healthy, there’s a food group that many people overlook: bugs. Yes indeed, I’m talking about insects. They might be gross but they’re packed with nutritional value. A new study by a pest control company (yes, let’s all take a minute to laugh at that) shows how much better eating bugs is […]

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5 Ways to Get Out of Your March Health Rut

5 Ways to Get Out of Your March Health Rut

by Christine Skelly on Mar 02, 2018 0

We all start off the New Year with bold resolutions and visions of how healthy our lives will be in the upcoming year. The month of January is full of trips to the gym, healthy meals, and optimism. By February, those trips to the gym aren’t quite as frequent and meal preparation falls to wayside, […]

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Sometimes It’s Okay to Have a Cheat Day

Sometimes It’s Okay to Have a Cheat Day

by Jamie on Feb 12, 2018 0

The holidays really screwed up my fitness plan. It’s now the middle February and I still haven’t fully recovered. My New Year’s Resolution of running three or more times a week sounded so good in theory, but it’s so hard to do in reality. Spring is (slowly) on its way and I still feel weighed […]

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Tips For Eating Healthy At Sporting Events

Tips For Eating Healthy At Sporting Events

by Grace on Jan 24, 2018 0

For lots of people there’s nothing quite like going to an arena or stadium and rooting on your favorite team in person. The sights, smells, and especially the sounds of live sporting events really elevate the experience above and beyond simply watching it on TV. But what to do about the tastes? When most people […]

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