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Men's Health - The 5 Best Apps to Make Intermittent Fasting a Little Easier
“Intermittent fasting is not about what you eat, but rather when you eat,” sums Victoria Whittington, R.D.N., registered dietitian—it’s all about fitting your meals within a certain timeframe during the day. “There are several popular approaches to intermittent fasting, each with its own unique fasting and eating windows.”
Real Simple - 7 Underrated Benefits of Push-Ups, According to Fitness Trainers
Push-ups may be simple in concept and form, but they’re certainly not easy. If you’re new to push-ups, start slow to avoid injury, says Victoria Whittington, RDN, personal trainer and registered dietitian at Atlas Optimization.
Shape - Is Protein Powder Good for You?
Animal products such as meat, dairy, and eggs contain all nine essential amino acids, so they're known as "complete" sources of protein, says Victoria Whittington, R.D.N., a registered dietitian.
It's totally possible to get all the amino acids you need by combining different plant-based proteins, says Whittington. This is helpful if you follow a vegan or vegetarian diet, or if you're simply trying to nosh on more plants.