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“Paint” your plate with color
When planning meals, imagine yourself as an artist, creating a colorful array of various foods. This is one of the best ways you can provide your body with the most healthful nutrients found in nature. Read more…
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Smart strategies to beat stress-induced weight gain
Stressed out? If so, you’re not alone. A recent poll by the American Psychological Association found nearly 50% of people reporting greater stress compared to just five years ago. It’s bad enough that stress is Read more…
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5 nutrients likely missing in your diet
If you’re like most Americans, there’s a good chance your diet probably has some “missing in action” nutrients. You may think, “I’ll just take a supplement to make up the nutritional difference.” Taking supplements is Read more…
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Why “crash” diets capsize weight loss efforts
One of the worst things you can do when attempting to reach a healthier body weight is to go on a ‘crash” diet. Crash dieting takes on many forms – fasting, detox programs, yo-yo diets, Read more…
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Get crazy healthy with cruciferous vegetables
Be honest – when’s the last time you went a little crazy and had a cruciferous vegetable? If it’s been awhile, it’s never too late to change that – these veggies pack a nutritional and Read more…
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10 tips for breaking through a weight loss plateau
You go on a weight loss diet, you’re working out and all that efforts has been paying off in just what you wanted – losing weight. But then, your body suddenly puts the on brakes Read more…
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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 Read more…
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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 Read more…
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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 Read more…
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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 Read more…