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Feb

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The Dieter’s Guide to Weight Loss During the Holidays

It's the holiday season. The time of year when families and friends get together to share thanks, love, laughter - and maybe even some presents and a little bit of aggravation. It’s also the time of the year when there’s food everywhere you turn. You may e...

Feb

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The Nutrients That Put The “Sweet” in Sweet Potatoes

Although sweet potatoes weren't part of the fare available at the very first Thanksgiving, they have since become a staple on tables across the nation. Many people like them because they’re sweet and creamy - a combination that rivals many desserts – but w...

Feb

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Healthy Recipe: Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

It's October, which means playoff baseball, especially if you’re a Red Sox or a Dodgers fan. Even if you don’t care about baseball, you’ll probably find yourself at some championship game and/or World Series party. What you may not find is a healthy snack...

Feb

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Sugar: Nutrition’s Bad Guy

You've probably heard this before, but just in case you haven’t: added sugar is not good for you. Fat gets the flak for many health problems, like obesity and heart troubles, but it’s really sugar that’s largely to blame. And with candy covering the shelve...

Feb

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Should You Go Crazy for Coconut Oil?

These days, you can't pick up a magazine or surf the internet without hearing about coconut. Coconut oil, coconut milk, coconut butter - it’s all the rage. If you asked any health expert a few years ago if you should eat coconut regularly, the answer would be a...

Feb

there is a jar of chia seeds and a spoon on a plate

Healthy Recipe: Strawberry Chia Jam

Even if you're not a fan of the intense heat of the summer, I think there’s one thing that we can all agree on - the abundance of berries is a definite plus. During the summer, berries are readily available, less expensive, and sweeter than at other times of the...

Feb

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Meal Planning: Your Secret to Weight Loss Success

There's a popular quote that goes something like this: “when you fail to plan, you are planning to fail”. The internet couldn’t decide if it was Winston Churchill or Benjamin Franklin who said it, but nevertheless, the message is what’s important. Wh...

Feb

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Top 4 Drinks for Weight Loss

Many people don't realize just how bad choosing the wrong drink can be for their waistline. Sugary drinks, like soda and lemonade, contain loads of calories and no nutritional benefit. Even drinks that are advertised as “healthy,” such as enhanced waters and spo...

Feb

there is a white dish with chicken, potatoes and lemons

Healthy Recipe: Buttery Lemon Chicken

Low Carb? Keto? Neither of the above but just like delicious food? This recipe fits the bill. This gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb, paleo (say that 10 times fast) recipe is rich in both protein and flavor. As if that wasn't enough, you can make it in your pressure cooker...

Feb

there is a bowl of yogurt with strawberries and a spoon

Is Yogurt Healthy? Making Sense of the “Diet” Food

Since 2010, more than 670 new yogurt products have made their way into your local supermarket. Manufacturers market these yogurts as a healthy, waist-reducing option, but that's not always the whole story. It’s true that yogurt can make for a great breakfast or on-the...

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