We all look forward to the holidays, especially indulging in tasty treats and decadent meals. While we don’t mean to outdo ourselves on festive feasts, holiday healthy eating can still be a challenge. However, with a few tips and tricks, anyone can enjoy fantastic meals without worrying about overindulging. How Can I Eat Healthy During …
Eating healthy on a budget can seem complicated for many people. Rising prices, shopping unprepared, and grocery store layouts encourage many of us to fill our carts with quick meals loaded with sodium, sugar, preservatives and other additives that aren’t necessarily the most nutritional options for us. So, how do you shop for better food …
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While we all encourage our kids to be more adventurous with food, sometimes we end up with a picky eater. If one of your children is struggling to eat things outside the dinosaur chicken nugget variety, it may be time to try something new. Presenting healthy foods in new ways and reinventing the classics can …
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Americans are hyper focused on health. While 75 percent of Americans say they eat healthy, 80 percent are not eating the recommended number of fruit and vegetables. Discerning between “health” foods and what is good for you gets more challenging as companies refine marketing according to people’s priorities to deceive them about the contents of …
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It’s no secret that we are a country full of busy people. However, all the extra hours and responsibilities are leading to health consequences: both physical and psychological. Chronic illnesses and obesity are on the rise. One of the contributing factors to obesity may be what’s lurking in your take out lunch. A 2013 study …
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Many people ring in the New Year with weight loss and health related resolutions. At this point, you’re likely well underway with your resolutions, but did you know you don’t have to go at it alone? Your primary care doctor and other health care practitioners can be extremely beneficial partners and advocates in your journey …
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A majority of us look forward to the holiday season—time spent with friends and family, delicious seasonal treats and meals, and chilly weather that inspires to stay in a reading a good book. The fall and winter months encourage indulging and often times our waistlines suffer as a result. It’s commonly believed that Americans gain, …
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You’ve likely heard that organic food is good for you and your family, but what exactly does organic mean? You’ve also probably heard that it may cost more to buy organic items, but does the benefit of eating organically outweigh the cost? The research and discussion pertaining to organic foods can be confusing and overwhelming, …
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Protein is an essential part of any well-balanced nutrition plan. However, there are vastly different opinions on how much protein women actually need. Too little and you may suffer from weakness, fatigue, or muscle loss; too much and you may gain weight, have kidney issues, or suffer from irritability. The appropriate amount of protein for …
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Late summer yields a mouthwatering banquet of fresh, local produce—particularly in the Pacific Northwest. For those who want to take advantage of this bounty, the farmers market remains a popular way to buy in-season fruits and vegetables. Since the 1990s, the number of farmers markets has been steadily increasing to meet the demand for local …
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