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Kick Your Soda Habit Once and For All

Like any addiction, kicking a soda habit takes time and patience. If you haven’t yet been able to give up carbonated soft drinks, you’re not alone. A lot of people drink soda because of the caffeine it contains. The average 12 ounce can of soda has 29 mg of the substance in it! Coffee has […]

27 May 2016 No comment
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Buying Nutritious Foods on a Budget

So, you’re on a tight budget and can’t afford to buy everything you’d like to at the supermarket. How do you get what you need without sacrificing good nutrition? Are there tips to stretching your dollars that you need to be aware of? The answer is “Yes,” and we’re going to make buying good food […]

23 May 2016 No comment
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Are You Eating Too Much of These Carb-Rich Foods?

The digestive system than converts the carbs into blood sugar which provides the body with energy for your cells, tissues, and organs. Sugar that is left over is stored in the liver and muscles for future use. The following list of carb-rich food should be eaten in moderation: Sugars, syrups, and sweeteners. With at least […]

20 May 2016 No comment
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Add These High Energy Foods to Your Diet for Better Health

Food is supposed to energize you by giving your body what it needs to survive and thrive. All too often, however, we eat foods that aren’t good for us, zap our energy reserves, and cause us to gain weight and become ill from our choices. Although it’s alright to treat yourself once in a while, […]

17 May 2016 No comment
Add Flavor to Your Meals without Piling on the Calories read more

Add Flavor to Your Meals Without Piling on the Calories

If you love sauces, dressings, and marinades, you’re likely consuming more calories than you’re even aware of. There are other ways to add flavor to your food without the risk of gaining weight. In fact, you’re likely to have some of the most amazing, flavorful ingredients you need in your cupboard or pantry already. If […]

02 March 2016 No comment
A Recent Study Shows Exercise Alone Won’t Keep You Healthy read more

A Recent Study Shows Exercise Alone Won’t Keep You Healthy

If you want to lose weight, exercise alone won’t help. That’s what Cell Press journal Current Biology found after studying recent study data. The reason why is simple. Our bodies learn to adapt to higher levels of activities. Extra calories aren’t necessarily burned when a person exercises more. Eating right is just as important to […]

10 February 2016 No comment
The Most Nutrient-Rich Foods to Eat read more

The Most Nutrient-Rich Foods to Eat

When it comes to eating healthy, there’s a lot of information a person needs to know. For example, do you know how to read a food label? If you’ve answered, “Yes,” that’s great, but do you know how much of a certain vitamin or nutrient you need daily? If you don’t, it’s ok. Most people […]

29 January 2016 No comment
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Why Omega-3 Fatty Acids Matter

You may have heard all about Omega-3 Fatty Acids but have no idea what they do for your body or what types of food offer them. You’re not the first person to admit this nor will you be the last. Many people simply aren’t aware of what’s good about their food. They eat it without […]

26 January 2016 No comment
What Makes Beans a Great Source of Protein? read more

What Makes Beans a Great Source of Protein?

Other than meat, what foods are great sources of protein? Beans! You might be surprised to learn that they’re rich in fiber, calcium, and iron, too! When combined with whole grains like brown rice, teff, and quinoa, they provide you with the essential amino acids needed for your body to function optimally. The building blocks […]

22 January 2016 No comment

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