01 Jun, 2025
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The Healthy Greek Cheese That Has More Calcium Than Cottage Cheese (And Fewer Calories) – Health Digest

Oscar Wong/Getty Images Ask any nutritionist (or cheese enthusiast), and they can easily come up with a list of reasons why eating cottage cheese is good for you, especially when compared to other cheeses. It all comes down to the cheese’s nutritional value: a 100-gram serving of […]

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An Underrated Vegetable That’s Low In Calories Can Prevent Heart Disease And Blood Clots – Health Digest

voronaman/Shutterstock In the middle of the spring, an underrated plant that grows in the forests of various parts of the United States becomes the central attraction of foragers and foodies. People go bananas for this aromatic vegetable — called a ramp or wild leek — mainly because […]

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The Little-Known Ingredient That Packs Over 15 Grams Of Protein In Under 100 Calories – Health Digest

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock There’s one source of protein that’s probably not going to be on a lot of people’s shopping lists in the United States. However, it’s worth trying at least once if you’re looking for a massive protein […]

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We Tried Rucking For A Week To See If It Burns More Calories Than Walking. Here’s What We Found. – Health Digest

Beth Bradford My friend Jeff showed up to his job one day wearing a 35-pound backpack. Because he spends most of the day on his feet, I asked him why he needed the excess weight. “Rucking,” he said. “My buddy and I are doing a military-style race.” Puzzled, […]

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These Muscles Burn The Most Amount Of Calories – Health Digest

Your hamstrings are the antagonist muscles to your quads, and they work with your gluteal muscles to extend your hip. Strong hamstrings not only burn more calories, but they also help stabilize your knee by protecting your anterior cruciate ligament. To strengthen your hamstrings, you can turn to a weightlifter’s favorite, the Romanian deadlift (RDL). […]

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Add This To Your Running Routine To Burn Twice As Many Calories – Health Digest

In addition to the fact that HIIT exercises don’t require the same amount of time to burn more calories when compared with regular cardio workouts or strength training, they’re also great when it comes to increasing your metabolic rate post-exercise. What this typically means is that you’ll be burning calories even after you’re done with […]

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This Unexpected Exercise Burns Just As Many Calories As Running – Health Digest

For children who’ve used the device, picking this up as adults might be a breeze, but newbies may find it a bit unnerving. The more challenging part might be finding a stick that works for your frame. While there are plenty of pogo sticks for children, adult ones might require more effort to find. Companies […]

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Turns Out This Popular Exercise Burns The Most Calories – Health Digest

Calorie burning benefits aside, when you first taking up running as an exercise, it’s important to learn the basics, start correctly, and also know about potential dangers of running. If you’re over 40, overweight, or have underlying health issues, consult your doctor beforehand. Excessive running comes with its risks too, like runner’s knee, skin chafing, and heart […]

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Want To Burn More Calories? Try Switching Up Your Running Surface – Health Digest

You might have a favorite hill on your favorite running route, but road hills aren’t as steep as the ones you’ll find on the trail. They also lack the twists and turns that a small running trail will have. This makes road running a little less challenging and burns fewer calories. Rather than run at […]