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A Secretly Satisfying Snack

What snack has whole grains, is low in calories and fat, is sugar free, free of additives and GMOs, AND tastes delicious? The answer might be more obvious than you think: popcorn! Simple yet strangely satisfying, popcorn is well, popping up everywhere! You can find tons of different varieties of ...

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How Can You Consume Enough Calcium Without Dairy?

In modern-day, there are many people who either are allergic to dairy products or avoid eating them for a variety of reasons. These reasons could range from a lactose intolerance or maldigestion, the choice of eating only plant-based, being against the consumption of animal products, and others. Since it is ...

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To Snack or Not to Snack

Snacks- can either be your friend or foe. Do you have control when it comes to snacking or are you one of those people who once you start, you can’t stop? Snacking can get pretty tricky – many have appealing packaging which try to entice you through colorful images and ...

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New for November: What Foods Are In Season?

November challenge! Build your grocery list around foods that are in season! Why? #1: foods that are in-season are more flavorful! #2: Fresh fruits and veggies from the vine have more nutrients and antioxidants. And #3: seasonal produce is better for the environment. Basically, it’s a win-win all around! So…what’s in ...

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Snacks for Sleeping

I’ll do just about anything to ensure I get a good night’s sleep. I’ve tried everything from eliminating coffee completely in the afternoon, to different drinks and supplements that supposedly help you sleep better. I avoid eating dinner too close to bed time because I know it can cause trouble ...

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Just Like Mama Makes

One of my favorite memories of my childhood is the smell of my mom’s homemade pasta sauce. Using my great-great grandmother’s recipe, and a few tweaks of her own, she’d spend the whole morning chopping, sautéing, and perfecting the most delicious marinara sauce you’ll ever taste. Then, she’d let it ...

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The Truth About Acai Bowls…

Are acai bowls as healthy and rewarding as everyone brags about?  Definitely maybe.  The acai itself is rich of antioxidants, since they are a super-fruit. BUT, they are loaded with sugar, some sold in stores even exceed the daily sugar recommendation. Ingesting 90 grams of sugar in one snack or ...

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Late Night Eating

Sometimes it’s hard to resist having a late night snack right before bed. Maybe you ate dinner hours ago and are craving something salty or sweet, and just have to have a little something before you go to sleep. However, doing so can have some negative effects on your body ...

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Tiny Habits That Are Wrecking Your Health Goals

Having trouble reaching your health and wellness goals but don’t know why? You workout and eat right, but still can’t manage to lose or gain weight (depending on what your goals are). What gives??! Turns out, the solution could lie in your daily habits! Sometimes, our daily habits, no matter ...

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