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New Study tells just how many Fruits and Vegetables you need to Live Longer

It's hardly shocking to hear that you should eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, but a new study is breaking down exactly how many you need of each to live longer. Currently, the American Heart Association recommends having four servings of fruit a day and five servings of vegetables a day. A serving can include a medium piece of fruit, a 1/2 cup of fresh or frozen fruits or vegetables […]

todayMarch 2, 2021

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The Healthiest Nuts for Your Body

October is National Nut Month. Nuts are nature's way of showing us that good things come in small packages. These bite-size nutritional powerhouses are packed with heart-healthy fats, protein, vitamins, and minerals. All nuts are about equal in terms of calories per ounce, and in moderation, are all healthy additions to any diet. "Their mix of omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and fiber will help you feel full and suppress your […]

todayOctober 22, 2020

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Stress-Busting Foods

When deadlines begin piling up and your calendar is overbooked, who has time for healthy eating? And now with uncertainty about the coronavirus pandemic adding to our general anxiety levels, things can be magnified to the Nth power.  But when it comes to combating stress levels, what you eat may actually help relieve your tension. Some foods may help stabilize blood sugar or, better yet, your emotional response. Health magazine […]

todayAugust 6, 2020

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How to Stay Healthy when Working From Home

As the coronavirus continues to escalate, we have all learned a new lexicon – social distancing, pandemic pantry, community spread, flatten the curve and increasingly, shelter in place.  With this new normal of "everything's cancelled," many of us are also facing a new situation: working from home.   If you find yourself working from home for the first time, it brings with it all sorts of adjustments – like how to […]

todayApril 2, 2020

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Are Vegan or Vegetarian Diets Healthy for Your Kids?

For parents or guardians raising children, ensuring that they follow a healthy, balanced diet is a top priority, whether that means checking that they don't consume excess sugar or making sure that they eat their five fruit and vegetables a day. When it comes to feeding a child a vegan or vegetarian diet, a new set of guidelines released on Thursday by the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) states that they must eat at […]

todayMarch 5, 2020

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