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What's So Super About Superfoods?

Acai, chia, and turmeric, oh my! Every few months it seems there is a new superfood that has just emerged and is desperately needed for a healthy diet. But is that really the case? What happened to th...
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The 6 Worst Salads to Eat While Dieting

When someone decides to adopt a healthier diet and lifestyle, one of the first things they realize is they may not be eating as much produce as they should be. Without a doubt this realization comes a...
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Lessons Learned from Failed Fad Diets

We asked you "What lessons have you learned from failed fad diets" and you told us. Here is a list from people who have been there and done that!Fad Diet LessonsI hope you find these lessons learned...
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How Much Water Do You Need to Drink?

Water is critical for lifeWithout it, life comes to an end rather quickly. Water is one of the body's most essential nutrients. People may survive six weeks without any food, but they couldn't live mo...
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Why You Should Stop Drinking Diet Soda

Diet soda may seem like a health conscious choice considering it’s void of the calories and sugar than regular soda, but buyer beware. Diet soda is chock full of artificial sweeteners and chemicals. A...
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Eat More Fruits & Veggies

Americans are not eating enough fruits and vegetables according to a recent government report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It’s not too shocking considering the rates...
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Bye, Bye Trans Fats

Well, it’s official; we have said good-bye to our old ‘frenemy’ trans fats.  This is according to a new report out from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.   They have called it a pu...
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National Women’s Health Week, Part II

Being a registered dietitian, I have my own nutrition-related tips for women as we recognize National Women’s Health Week.Here are my go-to tips for women:1. Maintain healthy weight --Reaching and ma...
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National Women’s Health Week

My top 5 tips for women’s health, as we celebrate National Women’s Health Week this week:Eat healthy, bottom line you must consume a healthy, balanced diet for overall good health. Study after study p...
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8 Foods You Never Want To Eat In A Buffet

Buffets are a guilty pleasure. Or maybe they are unavoidable when you’re dining on a cruise ship or squeezing in a quick lunch at the hotel salad bar. But we all have heard the buffet horror stories b...
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Does an Apple a Day Work?

You may have heard over the years the saying that, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Well, not exactly but sort of, it seems. According to recent findings by researchers from the University of M...
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