5 Snacks with misleading health halos
Starting with rice cakes, for one… Americans love their snacks and the snack industry knows this. If you look at the global snacks market in 2018, it was valued at USD of 439.9 billion and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.2% from now to 2025. The…
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Bite by Bite, Benefits of Healthy Eating Add Up Over Time
Make every bite count…towards your health. I can’t begin to count how many times I’ve used this mantra in articles over the years. While very few (if any) of us have perfected this statement, the foods and beverages you consume profoundly impact your health over time. Science has proven this time and again that…
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7 Tips for staying healthy during the holidays
Keep your holidays healthy with good health habits I think we can all agree on one thing – holidays can be stressful! There’s shopping, cooking, entertaining family and now, the unusual event of a viral pandemic showing few signs of slowing down. Yes, this holiday season, stress overload is at an all time high….
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The Harmful Health Reality of Excess Belly Fat
Carrying extra weight – especially belly fat – can be risky. If zipping up your favorite jeans or buttoning a shirt over your belly has become problematic, it’s time to face reality…you’re likely carrying excess belly fat. Whether you’re a man or woman, carrying an excess band of fat around your abdominal or midsection…
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Fill your plate with fall produce enhancing heart health
As temperatures drop and winds pick up, heading into fall is a sure sign change is on its way. One healthy change you’ll see in your grocery store is the switch from summer produce to fall fruits, vegetables, and nuts packed with important heart healthy nutrients. Heart disease is the number one ranked cause of…
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Are you being extra kind to your kidneys?
The extra TLC pays off in a lifetime of good kidney health Let’s face it, countless articles have been written on safeguarding the health of your heart and brain. While heart and brain health are absolutely crucial for overall…
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Here’s the scoop on adding extra PROTEIN POWER to your day
Some of your very best sources are likely in your kitchen already From high protein shakes, high protein bars and high protein diets, protein continues to dominate as a super nutrient. Yes, protein is an invaluable nutrient as it does a ton of various functions within our body. It’s needed for growth and maintenance,…
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Powerhouse Pantry Staples for Making Meals Easy
9 indispensable items for a well-stocked pantry Whether coming home from a long day at work or a jam-packed day at home, preparing a nutritious meal can be challenging. But it doesn’t have to be. That’s why a well-stocked pantry is your ultimate dinner solution. Having pantry-ready essentials on hand makes meal preparation a…
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The sweet sensation of spring strawberries
Spring strawberries – what’s not to love? There’s more to this ruby-red fruit than meets the eye – they’re the first fruit to ripen in the spring, they are a member of the rose family, and one cup of strawberries is packed with more vitamin C than an orange – 55 milligrams compared to 85…
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Top 20 antioxidant-rich foods fighting off free radicals
You know the drill – eat a wide variety of healthy foods, especially fruits and vegetables for good health. But maybe you’re limited on or you may be “picky,” eating only certain types of produce. Yet to ward off illnesses or disease, if you had to choose the very best supporting good health, which should…
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