We all struggle with being healthy from time to time. With all the health advice we get online, in the media, from friends and family, is it any wonder finding the path to wellness is so difficult? Like G.I. Joe taught us in our
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I’m sure you have heard of a yellow spice that is commonly used in Indian cuisine called turmeric. The yellow color comes from a compound in turmeric called curcumin. This spice has also been used in Ayuvedic medicine for thousands
Plant-Based Diet Benefits Whether you’ve made the choice to follow a plant-based diet for health, environmental or personal reasons, the potential health benefits are plentiful: Studies have shown vegetarians on average are 25%
April 7th marks the annual celebration of World Health Day, which was first celebrated in 1950 to bring awareness to relevant health concerns as established by the World Health Organization (WHO).1 Past themes of World Health Day
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American Diabetes Alert Day is here! The fourth Tuesday of March is observed to raise awareness about the risk and seriousness of Type 2 diabetes. Over 30 million Americans are affected by diabetes, a disease that causes blood glucose
Success after bariatric surgery is dependent on several factors including diet, exercise, and overall lifestyle. Since your body has gone through physiological changes that affect absorption, one of the most important routines for
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In 2017, approximately 228,000 Americans underwent a bariatric procedure, including the gastric sleeve, Roux-en-Y bypass, gastric band, balloon, duodenal switch, and revisions.1 Bariatric surgeries don’t only change your appearance
More people are taking supplements every year, with the most recent consumer survey reporting 67% of adults (or more than 170 million people) take dietary supplements every day. (1) The majority of supplement takers consume a multi
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As consumers, it’s confusing when trying to decide whether to “go organic.” We want to make the best decisions for our health and our families, but we also must consider our tight budgets. Those that buy organic food do so
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If you are a mom or have ever babysat kids (or been around one during lunch time), you understand that kids can be difficult eaters. They can be picky, don’t always eat on a timely schedule, and create a mess in the process. In
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With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s hard for any of us to escape heart-shaped chocolate boxes and huge stuffed animals lining department and grocery stores all around the country. Valentine’s Day is typically
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Most people have heard about both diets. Your friend lost 50 pounds on the keto diet. Your uncle is really into CrossFit and wont stop talking about eating Paleo. You’ve been thinking about trying one of them, but how do these
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It’s winter time and it’s getting cold. It can be a dreary season for some, with more illness in the air and isolation to stay cozy. In the winter, it’s common to overindulge in comfort foods and exercise less. It’s a time
Try this healthy and low-carb, but spicy and delicious appetizer for Game Day festivities! Cauliflower is an amazing vegetable with many vitamins and minerals, plus a great source of antioxidants that fight inflammation. Use ranch
Are you having trouble losing weight? Maybe you’ve repeatedly cut out sugar and refined carbs, but you still don’t see much of a difference. When it comes to dieting, many try to eat less and exercise more. This typically leads
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