How to lose weight for good without going to extremes
There are all kinds of crazy weight loss diets out there many people flock to. From high-protein to low-carb to ketogenic, the weight loss industry is a steady business. But if these “diets” all claim to be the best for taking the weight off for good, then why has the number of people overweight to…
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The healthiest foods on your Thanksgiving table
Thanksgiving is almost here and that means one thing – food and lots of it. In fact, according to different sources, it is estimated that the average number of calories a person consumes on turkey day is at least 2,400 up to 4,500. That is a rather wide range but nonetheless, most of us will…
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Embrace the bountiful foods of fall
We often think of fall as the time of year for variety of produce to wane. The growing season is winding down, the weather is turning colder, and many farmers’ markets are closed until next spring. Yet, a walk through the grocery store this time of year has a nice surprise. There is actually a…
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How to handle Halloween candy craziness
Halloween is a tricky annual celebration for health-conscious parents. Since getting candy is the focus and there is no “health food” category for this treat, the thought of candy overload makes Halloween can be an especially scary day. It’s one thing to decide what costume they will dress up in but then there is the…
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Positive practical advice parents need to fight childhood obesity
We all want what is best for our children and one of the ways we show this is through how we feed them. Food is intricately linked with love and if that’s the case with American parents, we love our kids a lot. The notion that “food is love” and a way to show our…
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Eggs are no longer a nutritional no-no
In case you’re confused whether eggs are good for us or not, the good news is they’re back and lucky for us they are considered to be a healthy option. It wasn’t that long ago when eggs didn’t have the best dietary reputation thanks to its high cholesterol content. How many of us in the…
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Carving out health benefits of pumpkins
If you thought the main thing pumpkins are good for is making a scary jack-o-lantern for Halloween, you’re missing out on the best part. Yes, pumpkins are fun to carve into intricate designs but be sure to save the fibers and seeds inside so you don’t miss out on the powerful nutrients they have to…
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Avoid inflammation with these 4 superfood combinations
It’s one thing to have inflammation of your immune system in response to irritation, an injury or an infection. In those situations, inflammation is the immune system’s way of natural healing by sending the “first responders” or white blood cells to the affected area protecting the body from foreign substances. But when you are having…
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The Power of Purple Produce
We’ve all been told to “eat the rainbow.” It’s true, the more colorful food we choose to fill our plate, the more important antioxidants along with other nutrients we benefit from. But let’s focus on just one of the colors of the rainbow – purple. If you like the color purple, you’ll love the fact…
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Milk – your go-to source for high quality protein
Growing up, your mother most likely reminded you to “drink your glass of milk.” Mothers are smart and always right. They know that one quality of milk is the fact it’s an excellent source of protein. Children require protein to grow up strong and milk is one of the best sources around. Quality sources of…
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