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Plant Based Diet Is Best, but “Flexitarian” Diet Shows Benefits

There is no shortage of options when it comes to deciding what to include in your diet. Many studies have shown that diets that include mostly whole foods, specifically plant-based items, provide the most benefits. The Flexitarian diet was created by dietitian Dawn Jackson Blatner to help people reap the benefits of vegetarian eating while… Continue reading Plant Based Diet Is Best, but “Flexitarian” Diet Shows Benefits

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Walking Even 2,200 Steps Improves Health

Sitting too much can greatly impact our health. We've shared a variety of posts that highlight the importance of getting your steps in- from the overall impact to wellness, to how even 4,000 steps a day (as opposed to the often heard 10,000) can improve your health. New information sheds light that for people that… Continue reading Walking Even 2,200 Steps Improves Health

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Risk of Irregular Heartbeat Increases with Diet Drinks

Another week, another reason to cut back on not just sugar, but on sugar alternatives like those included in diet drinks. Too much sugar, including sugar alternatives (erythritol, aspartame, etc.), increases the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, inflammation, higher pain levels, depression, cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance, stroke, kidney stones, heart attack, metabolic syndrome, and… Continue reading Risk of Irregular Heartbeat Increases with Diet Drinks