CNN reported in December that the #1 health-related question that hit Google last year was “What is the Keto Diet?” If you’re still wondering “What is the Keto Diet?”, check out our blog post from December 3rd. The fact that this diet approach has gained popularity and interest is undeniable. It is less agreed across the […]
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Fat What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you see that word? Fear? Disgust? Frustration? With all of the history and social-emotional stigma about dietary fat, it does seem surprising that a diet that reaches upward of 75% of your caloric intake from fat has become so popular. Maybe you’ve heard about
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I recently read a report that said Americans purchase nearly 600 million pounds of candy for Halloween each year! Another statistic on Halloween candy said that the average American kid consumes about 3 cups of sugar — that’s almost 170 sugar cubes in a single night! Making smart, healthy decisions about candy on Halloween are
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Why Healthy Lunchbox? School has been in session now for several weeks. My picky 5th grader likes to take a lunchbox to school and I started to notice many food items coming back mostly untouched. When questioned, I expected the same usual response about not having time to eat between chatting with his pals, but I
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Sun exposure is great for your brain, bones, and skin. It can improve mood and sleep quality plus relieve stress. It provides all these benefits due to its ability to create vitamin D. (Learn more about Vitamin D here.) However, too much sun causes sunburn, blisters and can create flu-like symptoms or headache. Prolonged over-exposure
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Traveling to foreign places is fun, exciting and full of wonderful new cultural experiences. Unfortunately, it can be easy to pack home unwanted virus, bacteria, or parasites that can wreak havoc on your digestive tract. Common symptoms* most often include: Diarrhea Nausea Abdominal Bloating & Cramps Malaise (weakness, illness or discomfort) Rash Fever These side
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Bone broths are loaded with collagen and gelatin, which are good for skin and joints and instrumental in healing the digestive lining. It’s also loaded with anti-inflammatory amino acids, vitamins and minerals which makes it a healthful remedy for nearly every ailment. Try these simple bone broth recipes! Bone broth is more simple than you
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“This Flu Season is the Worst in Nearly a Decade” Reads the Headline on the New York Times. Are you looking around at all the stuffy, red noses and wondering, “What can I do to boost my defenses so I don’t get it (again)?”, or maybe you’re already sick and trying to recover. Here are
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