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Liven Up Your Salads By Pairing Fruit And Nuts

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One of the simplest ways to get plant foods into your day is a loaded salad. Growing up, we had ...

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Indian Spiced Chicken

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When I was first married we lived in Santa Barbara, CA in a tiny, one room bungalow. We’re talking about ...

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What Colors Are On Your Plate? A Guide To Phytonutrients

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Can the colors on your plate tell you what health benefits you are getting? Phytonutrients are biologically active chemicals (not ...

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Improve Gut Health With These 6 Probiotic Foods

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Did you know that the community of different bacteria living in your gut may have a significant impact on your ...

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10 Ways To Avoid Overdoing Sweets This Month

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Although the temptation to go overboard on sweets is always there, it is especially tough to exercise self control during ...

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15 Heart Healthy Snacks To Bring To The Office

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February isn’t just a time to gift candy hearts to your Valentine, it is also American Heart Month! One easy way to make ...

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How Stress Affects Your Appetite And What You Can Do About It

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When you feel stressed it’s a common experience to want to eat a pint of ice cream and equally common ...

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Men’s Health Week: Top Questions You’re Too Embarrassed To Ask Your Doctor

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June is Men’s Health Month! Sometimes men’s health issues take a back seat to the needs of women and children. ...

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Give The Gift Of A Healthy Meal This Holiday

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There seems to be a stigma around healthy dishes being served at parties. It’s shunned, or people roll their eyes ...

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Three Steps To Start Adding Physical Activity To Your Life

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I know a magic pill for achieving your health goals would be the ideal, but in reality it comes back ...