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Karen McCarthy
Karen McCarthy is a health enthusiast with expertise in nutrition, yoga and meditation. She currently studies at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and has been writing about nutrition since 2012. She is most passionate about veganism and vegetarianism and loves to promote the health benefits of eating fruits and vegetables.
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Can Drinking Too Much Water Cause Excessive Gas?
Nutrition
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No Bread and Potatoes Diet
Nutrition
By Karen McCarthy
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5 Ways Drinking Lemon Juice Helps Your Body
Health
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Black Tea & Gout
Health
By Karen McCarthy
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Can Cinnamon Help You Lose Belly Fat?
Health
By Karen McCarthy
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Why Protein Alone Isn't Enough: The Need for Glucose When Working Out
Nutrition
By Karen McCarthy
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How Much Is Too Much Vitamin B Complex?
Health
By Karen McCarthy
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Juice Nutrition: From Concentrate vs. Not From Concentrate
Nutrition
By Karen McCarthy
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Does Blackstrap Molasses Help You Lose Weight?
Nutrition
By Karen McCarthy
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What Are the Health Benefits of Mulberry Leaf Tea?
Health
By Karen McCarthy
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Should You Take Iron With Vitamin C?
Nutrition
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