It is time to start preparing for next year’s beach body and really tackle those inches around your waist. It isn’t that difficult if you are prepared. The best place to start is to adjust your diet to incorporate some great fat burning foods. Fruits Fruits are filled to the brim with essential vitamins and minerals; it’s what makes fruits…
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There are lots of different diets out there that make all types of promises. Some claim to help you lose 10 pounds a week and others claim to require no excess exercise or workout. But no one’s diet is able to claim to be a miracle cure. Most crash diets do not give you long lasting results. Obtaining long lasting…
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We know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It sets the pace of the rest of your day and makes sure you have all the correct energy to function properly. It can be hard to get your children on board the breakfast train. Even children may think they don’t have enough time to sit down and…
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Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) is an umbrella term to label one of a myriad of conditions that cause chronic inflammation of the GI tract. The two most common types of IBD are ulcerative colitis and Chron’s disease. In the former, chronic inflammation and ulcers pop up continuously throughout the small intestine and colon. The latter, features inflammation that appears in…
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Bedtime snack has become all but a memory in the treasured experiences of your grandma. It is unfortunate because there really is nothing better than some delicious snacks before bedtime. Well, thankfully, it looks like it is time for the bedtime snack to make a comeback. Research has shown us that depending on what you eat as a snack before…
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Omega-3 fatty acids are technically polyunsaturated fatty acids that have immense health benefits. Amongst the three main omega-3 fatty acids are ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid). ALA is commonly found in plant-based oils such as soybean, canola oils, and flaxseed while EPA and DHA are found in seafood and fish. Why Omega-3 fatty acids? Omega-3…
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Kefir is the fabulous health drink that has been taking the world of healthy eating by storm. While you may just be hearing about kefir now, it has actually always been here. Kefir originated in the Caucasus Mountains over 5,000 years ago. Its popularity has risen in large part due to the rise of lactose intolerant people. It is a…
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