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Weight Loss

Eat This, Not That Holiday Edition

We are all looking for ways to enjoy the holidays and also enjoy healthy holiday food. Here are some great dishes and drinks that everyone will love without the guilt. Mashed cauliflower vs. mashed potatoes Mashed potatoes are a go-to recipe for the holidays. They are creamy, savory, and full of flavor. The same can… Continue reading Eat This, Not That Holiday Edition

Weight Loss

Can the Foods We Eat Change Our Body Odor?

We've all been there. We've enjoyed a delicious, savory, flavor filled meal and then later realized we could smell ourselves. Or worse yet, somebody mentions we smell. . . different. Garlic breath. Asparagus pee. Pungent sweat. The truth of the matter is, it's just how our bodies break down certain foods. Whether it's bad breathe,… Continue reading Can the Foods We Eat Change Our Body Odor?

Tip/Thought of the Day

Tips for Growing Herbs at Home

Herbs are a great way to add flavor to any food without loading up the meal with salt, unhealthy fats, or other elements that may work against your weight loss efforts. With rising food costs, many people are turning to growing and propagating herbs, fruits, and vegetables at home. It isn't difficult, but it never… Continue reading Tips for Growing Herbs at Home

Weight Loss

Diverticulosis Diet- How to Eat Well and Feel Good

Diverticular disease occurs when diverticula, small pouches, form in the large intestinal wall. Typically the pouches occur from years of a low-fiber diet which results in excessive pressure in the colon from constipation and straining. If the pouches become inflamed and push through weaker spots in the colon's outer layers, that is called diverticulosis. Inflammation… Continue reading Diverticulosis Diet- How to Eat Well and Feel Good