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7 Health Benefits of Almonds

Everyone is going nuts for almonds. From almond milk and almond flour to almond cheeses and other almond-based foods, almonds are the “it” nut. But just what is it that’s so special about this tree nut that hails from the Mediterranean?



food on a wooden surface: Your main goals in eating before a workout are to stay hydrated and to fuel your exercise. One of the most common mistakes people make is overestimating how many calories they'll need. Generally, Bonci says, you'll want to make sure to eat within two to three hours of a workout. But you don't need much—around 200 calories will do it for a typical moderate- to high-intensity one-hour session. For that reason, and especially if you're trying to lose or maintain your weight, she suggests incorporating that pre-workout nosh into a meal or splitting your meal to eat half before your workout and half after. That way, you're less likely to over-consume calories.

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Your main goals in eating before a workout are to stay hydrated and to fuel your exercise. One of the most common mistakes people make is overestimating how many calories they’ll need. Generally, Bonci says, you’ll want to make sure to eat within two to three hours of a workout. But you don’t need much—around 200 calories

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