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So What’s the Deal with Fermented Foods?

There are tons of health benefits that come from the consumption of fermented – or probiotic – foods. In addition to regulating appetite and reducing sugar and carb cravings, fermented foods also help keep our gut in tip-top shape, thus optimizing our health and reversing the effects of disease. Read on to see how you can use cultured foods to live a…

How to Avoid Stress Eating!

  Let’s face it – who hasn’t been bogged down by stress before? Often times when we’re feeling stressed, we reach for the bag of chips in the pantry or the carton of ice cream in the freezer. This is because when our minds are preoccupied, it’s harder for us to make healthy choices. Moreover, the instant gratification we get from eating…

Cancer Survivor Diet: Foods to Help You Heal

What if I told you that the foods you put into your body can heal you – even from something as grave as breast cancer? Would you eat healthier? Research suggests that a meal plan high in fruits and veggies, and low in starchy carbs, can help prevent the recurrence of breast cancer. Read on to see an anti-cancer nutrition plan that…

Tips on how to get your kids to eat healthy foods

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One of the most important roles as a parent is caring for the health of our children. This includes helping them to make healthy choices when it comes to food. For kids, unhealthy snacks are in abundance around them – whether it be on the playground, at birthday parties, or at school. Here’s how to encourage healthy eating with your youngins and…

How to Survive The Holiday Season: Healthy Eats and Drinks

  With the holiday season in full swing, life can get pretty crazy! Parties, shopping, eating…it feels like the madness never slows down. Take a deep breath! If you have practiced good eating habits throughout the year, chances are they will carry over into the holiday season. Strategies to managing holiday food Do not starve yourself before going to a holiday party….

Keep Your Summer Body … even after summer

How to Make Your Healthy Summer Habits Last… Even After Summer Many people look to the summer months as an opportunity to get fit, but then immediately ditch their healthy habits by the end of August. While you may have accomplished your goal of getting bikini-body-ready, don’t throw away the progress you’ve made! Here are some ways to stay on track as…

How to Get Your Kids Active

One of the hardest things for us parents to do is allocate workout time on top of having to manage the one million activities our little ones are a part of. While it is important that you find time to get active, it is just as important that your kids do too. Simple solution? Get active together! Here are just a few…

Going Coco for Coconut Oil!

Going Coco for Coconut Oil Let’s be honest, coconut oil is totally the new ‘thing.’ This new health trend raves about the benefits of the oil for our hair, skin, and even our bodies. Whether or not you are already aware of this superfood, here are some of its benefits to show you just how miraculous it really is. Coconut oil helps…

The Pros and Cons of a Low Carb, High Protein Diet

For years, people have been raving about low carb, high protein diets. While they may seem like a quick and easy way to lose weight, it is important to weigh both the advantages and disadvantages before determining if it is the right choice for you. Pros: A lower calorie intake, as carbs such as bread tend to be highly caloric Fast initial…