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French fries. Fried chicken. Fried Calamari. Buffalo wings. Doughnuts. Deep fried Oreos. Funnel cakes. It's the stuff of childhood memories, comfort foods enjoyed at family gatherings, and something you just "have to try" at state fairs. But as much as fried foods sound delicious, and may be tasty, they are known to cause health problems-… Continue reading Fried Food Tied to Anxiety and Depression
Nuts provide many benefits including helping to reduce pain, they provide essential nutrients, they reduce inflammation, decrease oxidative stress, and support weight loss. Sometimes nuts get a bad rap as a potential source of weight gain. Yes, they have a high energy density and for a small portion, they are relatively speaking, loaded with calories.… Continue reading 8 Recipes That Incorporate Almonds (and Other Nuts) into Your Diet
When people think of nuts, it often conjures images of a savory, crunchy snack. Some might avoid them because they are high in fat and may lead to weight gain. While it isn't completely inaccurate, the fats found in nuts are healthy fats and include polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats which help decrease inflammation and lower… Continue reading Almonds Improve Quality of Diet Without Weight Gain
We've been told time and time again that consuming too much sugar is detrimental to our health. It causes inflammation, pain, increases the risk of type-2 diabetes, may heighten your risk of cardiovascular disease, raises the risk for metabolic syndrome, and more. Foods that are loaded with sugar are also often processed, full of unhealthy… Continue reading Sugar Substitutes Don’t Help Weight Loss in the Long-Term
We shared in a recent post that new studies have uncovered additional information that points to the benefits of limiting alcohol intake. For many, one of the hardest aspects of cutting back on drinking is still wanting to enjoy a delicious beverage. Most often, that drink is also associated with another element. It can be… Continue reading 9 Non-Alcoholic Drink Recipes