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We've all heard the English proverb, "Birds of a feather flock together", meaning that people that are like-minded and of similar character often associate with each other. That parallel crosses into food habits and like we've previously shared, friendships and family can impact your waistline. Depending on the relationships people have with food, who you… Continue reading Birds of a Feather. . .Eat Together?
At the risk of sounding like a broken record: exercise is essential to our health. Exercise: Protects against osteoporosis Decreases the likelihood of obesity Helps reach and maintain healthy weight levels Wards off some types of cancer Supports our longevity Improves pain levels Reduces stress and anxiety Cuts down the risk of type 2 Diabetes,… Continue reading Combine These Two Types of Exercises to Decrease the Risk of Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease
Lately it seems there's frequent news about the risks associated with sugar substitutes. This has pushed many people to reason that the best way to avoid any undesirable risks- like stroke, heart attack (erythritol), or potential genotoxicity (surcraose) is to turn to natural sugar. While this is one option, it can't be overlooked that too… Continue reading 12 Ways to Cut Back on Sugar
Over the past several years, at-home exercise has boomed. The pandemic largely contributed, as people sought to stay active and healthy despite limited access to gyms, being unable to meet up with exercise buddies, or the reality that sometimes factors weren't lining up- limited access to outdoor space, little to no equipment, weather didn't always… Continue reading Exercise of the Week: How to Stay Fit During the Summer Heat
Every day we approach meals with the high hopes of keeping them not only healthy and low in calories, but delicious. This post proves all three can be accomplished for any meal, as well as snacks. The following ideas provide low calorie, flavorful options. But be careful, think of your individual caloric needs when selecting foods… Continue reading Can Philly Cheese Sloppy Joes and Chocolate Muffins Be a Part of a Healthy Diet? Yes!