The Checkup: Are You Better Off Drinking a Juice or a Smoothie?

And more healthy reads for your morning.

Selection of colorful smoothies, rustic wood background, copy space

Selection of colorful smoothies, rustic wood background, copy space

• I feel like I’ve said this a billion times only to have the weather gods turn their backs on me, but here goes: It’s FINALLY warm outside. This means juice bars are probably in your near future, so here’s a question: Is it better to reach for a smoothie or a juice? A dietitian weighs in. [Health]

• If you sit at a desk all day, here’s some homework for you to do when you get home. (Don’t worry, it’s only stretching.) [Los Angeles Times]

• Here, the carbohydrate myth you need to stop believing, stat. [Washington Post]

• Is there any workout more fun than a jump-roping workout? No. The answer is no. [Men’s Health]

• What’s your eating style? If you’re having trouble losing weight, nailing it down could help you out. [Today]

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