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Can You Snack Your Way to a Six Pack?

Yes, nuts have fat and calories, which is probably why they are just so darn tasty, but they also pack such a powerful nutritional punch that they can actually help with your battle of the bulge.   In a study of over 125,000 adult men and women presented by the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2018, held in Chicago, researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health found that subjects […]

todayMarch 29, 2019

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Would You Like Antibiotics With That?

In a collaborative report from several organizations, including the national Resources Defense Council and Consumer Reports, only two out of 25 fast-food and fast-casual restaurant chains – Shake Shack and BurgerFi – were awarded an A for their policies on antibiotics in beef used in their burgers. All the other top burger joints, including heavy hitters like McDonald’s and Burger king – got a big fat F.   The chain […]

todayMarch 28, 2019

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Hashtag Worthy Foods

Avocados, Almonds, Blueberries, Quinoa and Kale are all scoring at the top of the charts with the social media crowd these days, and with good reason. These superfoods are not only great tasting, they’re good for you! Win- Win!   In the age of Instragrammable food shots and the rise in popularity of food “influencers,” people are increasingly tunring to social media for advice on what to eat. So then, […]

todayMarch 27, 2019

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Get Your Sunshine Vitamin Fix for Fitness

According to research from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, high levels of vitamin D in the blood are now linked with better overall fitness levels. In the study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, 20 to 49 year-olds with more of the sunshine vitamin flowing through their veins had greater levels of cardiorespiratory fitness, which is a measure of aerobic fitness determined by measuring maximal oxygen […]

todayMarch 26, 2019

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You Should Have Water on Your Mind

March 22 is World Water Day, an international day to celebrate freshwater was recommended at the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro. The United Nations General Assembly responded by designating 22 March 1993 as the first World Water Day. On the day of WWD's 26th anniversary, people who like to work up a sweat should have proper hydration practices on their mind.  A […]

todayMarch 22, 2019

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The Resistance Exercise and Heart Health Connection

When it comes to reducing your risk of heart disease, look to resistance exercise.  It's easier than you think.  "People may think they need to spend a lot of time lifting weights, but just two sets of bench presses that take less than five minutes could be effective," says DC Lee, PhD, Associate Professor of Kinesiology at Iowa State University, Ames, who recently led a study into the subject. Data […]

todayMarch 21, 2019

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Mind-Body Practices Gain Popularity

According to new data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), Americans continue to turn to Yoga, Pilates, Meditation, and other mind-body activities as leading ways to improve health.   The NHIS "is the most current and reliable source of information on the use of specific complementary health approaches by U.S. adults and children," says David Shurtleff, PhD, acting director of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health in […]

todayMarch 20, 2019

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Expand Your Food Horizons

Studies show that embracing new food experiences can help you reach your healthy eating goals with less focus (and anxiety) on fad diets and calorie counting.  Kids especially, and many adults too, have a natural tendency to reject new foods, but taste buds can learn to enjoy an unfamiliar food after many repeated exposures.  And, we tend to enjoy food more (and eat less) when we slow down and savor […]

todayMarch 18, 2019

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High Blood Pressure? Eat this!

When it comes to hypertension symptoms, a low blood pressure diet can be your best medicine. Generally speaking, increasing the amount of plant-based foods (especially fruits and vegetables) in your diet is a must for anyone suffering from high blood pressure. Furthermore, research is showing that certain plant foods are especially good at treating hypertension. With that in mind, try these seven examples of foods that lower blood pressure. Flaxseed […]

todayMarch 14, 2019

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