Blog Category - Nutrition Page 9

Feb

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What is Quinoa and What Do I Do With It?

Move over rice, there's a new grain - or pseudograin if you want to get technical – in town.Quinoa (pronounced “keen-wah”) is not a new food, but over the past few years, it’s gotten extremely popular and for pretty good reason. Quinoa has some...

Feb

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What’s the Deal with Organic Food – And Why Should You Care?

As more and more consumers move toward the concept of whole health solutions — diets that promote health and well-being, prevent disease, help cure illness, and protect the environment — the demand for, and as a result, the production of, organic food increases. Howev...

Feb

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Chia Seeds: The Ancient Superfood

If you haven't hopped aboard the chia seed train yet, you’re missing out on something huge. That’s figurative of course, since chia seeds are tiny; but don’t let their small size fool you: chia seeds are LOADED with nutrition. Adding these seeds to your di...

Feb

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Making Nutritious Delicious: Paleo Shepherd’s Pie

It's a sad fact of life that “health food” carries a certain stigma. A meal can’t be healthy unless it consists of twigs and berries that leave you yearning for something more. If it’s healthy, it must be boring and bland, right? Oh, that is so wrong...

Feb

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Weight Loss Program Tips: Start Logging Your Meals

Trying to lose weight can feel overwhelming, but having the right knowledge and tools to help you through the process makes a noticeable difference between shedding just a few pounds or reaching the goals of your weight loss program. One tool that can be used to help you in your...

Feb

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5 Foods to Jump Start Your Metabolism and Help with Weight Management

When trying to lose weight, the first items that come to mind are how many calories you should be consuming and the amount of exercise you need to reach your weekly goals. However, another important aspect of weight loss is your metabolism. Higher metabolism helps you burn more c...

Feb

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Boost Your Immune System with These Foods

You already know to wash your hands after greeting someone with the sniffles, and your purse is stocked with a supply of antibacterial hand sanitizer, but you still get sick from time to time. What are you missing?While practicing good hygiene and avoiding sick people can certai...

Feb

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What Does Vitamin B12 Do for My Body?

Getting an adequate amount of vitamin B12 each day is vital to your health. The nutrient is essential to a number of processes and functions: it helps make DNA, keeps the body's blood cells and nerves in tip-top shape, prevents certain types of anemia and more.What are the...

Feb

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Burn Calories Without Burning Your Budget

Getting a million-dollar body doesn't have to break the bank, and you can get great results without flashy workout equipment, an expensive gym membership or fancy health foods. If you want to trim your waistline while growing your bank account, try these low-cost ways to bu...

Feb

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Healthier Alternatives to Butter for Baking

It is said that baking feeds the soul in addition to the belly, but baked goods loaded with buttery goodness can make the scale spike and cause a host of health issues. Reducing the amount of butter you use in the kitchen or eliminating it entirely can significantly cut the amoun...

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