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Changes in diet should be the first strategy for anyone with high blood pressure, but most people will need to make drastic changes in their eating habits to succeed. Scientists at the…

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You’ve most likely seen this fruit all over the place lately. So what is making this funky food all the rage? Pomegranates are jam packed with antioxidants that studies have shown can…

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Although it isn’t a good idea to eat a huge meal right before bedtime, a light bedtime snack can actually help you sleep better. Now, before you go reaching for the chocolate…

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If you have a lot of errands to run, get in the habit of stashing some healthy snacks in your purse or car before you leave. If the midday munchies hit, you will have something on hand to eat, and will avoid making…

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Fast food isn’t the healthiest choice when it comes to a well-balanced meal, but sometimes you have no other option. If you do have to make a fast food pit stop, try…

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Sometimes it can be difficult to stick to the habits that helped you lose weight once you’ve been at your ideal weight for awhile.  What got me off track was a destination wedding in Cancun. My cousin was getting married. As of…

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Are you curious about the vegan lifestyle? Does it seem a little bit mysterious? Perhaps you’ve thought about trying it yourself. In this column from senior staff writer Katie Drummond, Katie explores many of the challenges that vegans face and dispels popular myths…

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Leafy greens, such as spinach, pack a powerful punch of Vitamin C and iron. Try to add them into your diet whenever possible. For example, add spinach leaves to your salad, or top your burger with a few handfuls. Small healthy changes like…

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Long before Skinny Bitch gracelessly proclaimed the weight loss benefits of a vegan lifestyle, women and men have been adopting vegetarianism for so-called “health reasons.” Translation: they wanted to lose weight.…

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According to Dictionary.com, the 2nd meaning of the word malaise is a vague or unfocused feeling of mental uneasiness, lethargy or discomfort. I was well acquainted with this word after returning from a recent trip to Florida. Near the Gulf,…

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(ARA) – Adding grains, especially whole grains, to your diet provides many healthy benefits. Unfortunately, most Americans consume less than one-third of the daily recommended amount, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The good news is that now, more than ever, there…

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Microwaving Does Not Harm Foods

A report from the nutrition department of Cornell University should convince you that microwaving food does not destroy its nutritional value.  Dr. Gertrude Armbruster and her colleagues showed that fruits and vegetables lost the least vitamin…

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Did you know the word “diet” is derived from the Greek word “diaita,” meaning “manner of living?” This is why nutritionists and scientists agree that there is much more to a diet than losing weight and counting calories. Healthy eating and…

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There are many diets out there that insist you need to cut out certain food groups to lose weight and keep it off. In actuality, you need to consume foods from every part of the food pyramid to ensure you are getting…

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Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can sometimes be tough. Not only are health experts asking us to watch what we put into our mouths, but we are also required to stick to an exercise regimen that gets our hearts pumping.

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