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Summer Weight Gain - Why it Happens and How to Avoid It

The sun is out in full force and the temperatures are rising! For many, this means cookouts, barbeques and fun in the sun. For others, this means struggling with eating healthy, controlling portions...

Sedentary Teens Become Tomorrow’s Sedentary Adults

It may not surprise you to learn that Americans are getting more sedentary and now it seems younger and younger people are less active than their parents or grandparents. This trend could be blamed b...

How to Eat Healthy at Your 4th of July Cookout

The sun is out, the temperature is rising and the calendar makes it official: it’s summertime! For many, this means cookouts, barbeques and endless fun in the sun. For others, this means struggling w...

Healthy Dietary Fats Help Heart Health

Good news if you have high cholesterol, you have a new tool to combat heart disease: healthy dietary fats. Yes, fats to fight heart disease! According to a new American Heart Association (AHA) adviso...

Psychological Benefits of Healthy Eating

We often refer to our diet as “fuel” for our bodies. It makes sense that in order for your body to run the smoothest, you need a higher quality diet just as we need high quality fuel for our vehicles....

Why Your Diet Failed: Common Dieting Mistakes

Did you know that 95 percent of individuals who go on a diet end up regaining the weight they lost? That statistic is shocking, but there are many reasons for this. Simply put, diets fail because not...

Sugar’s Cancer Connection

Sugar seems to be so innocuous, but it’s lurking everywhere even in the least likely of places….added sugar is a big culprit for weight gain in most people. And, it has long been known as something fo...

The 4 Unknown Health Benefits of Basil

Basil is one of my favorite herbs! It is a staple in my kitchen and grows year ‘round in my household. Not only does it offer a fresh and unique taste to many dishes, but it also comes with many healt...

Portion Size vs. Serving Size: Explaining the Difference

Nutrition is a confusing topic for many, and understandably so it is a complex subject matter. There is no right way or wrong way to eat, it really comes down to individual needs but it also comes dow...

Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Healthy Living

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, many people are trying to figure out what to buy for the foodie mom that has every gadget and gizmo out there or, perhaps an aging mom who tells you not to b...

Healthy Foods that Help You Sleep & Foods to Avoid Before Bed

Sleep is critical to our health as it affects every aspect from our immune systems to our risk for developing diabetes and heart disease. Eating a healthy diet isn’t going to ensure you get 8 restful...

Diet Soda Connection to Stroke & Dementia

Chugging down artificially sweetened beverages, such as diet soda, may not only have health risks for your body but it turns out also with your brain, according to a new study.Drinking these types of...

What to Eat Before Exercising

Knowing what to eat before exercising can have a major impact on your workout and physical performance. Too much food beforehand can leave you feeling queasy and nauseous. Too little food can leave yo...

The Gluten Free Diet - Is it Healthy?

Some of the healthiest foods are naturally gluten free. Beans, seeds, nuts, eggs, meats, fish, poultry, fruits, vegetables and most dairy products do not contain any wheat, rye or barley, making them...

The Worst Dinner That's Slowing Down Your Metabolism, According To A Nutritionist

It's dinner time and you're craving comfort food after a long, stressful day. If your mind is on stew or a good, old-fashioned plate of meat and potatoes, you should satisfy that protein craving.&nbsp...

Soy Safe and Protective After Breast Cancer

As I was reading the paper the other day, I spotted an article that immediately drew my attention. It’s a topic near and dear to my heart. It pertains to a new study about soy consumption and breast c...

Healthy Snack Options to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

If you believe you eat too much sugar, why not try cutting back rather than abstaining 100 percent? Forcing yourself to eat no sugar at all for any length of time increases the likelihood of binging o...

Without Essential Nutrients, A Child’s Body Struggles To Do These Things

A child’s first 1,000 days of life are crucial for lifelong health. When our children get into cars, we make them buckle their seat belts. And when they learn to ride bikes, we teach them to wear...