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7 Healthy Fats You Should Be Eating
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Fatty foods have had a bad reputation. But, there is a big difference between unhealthy (saturated) fat and the healthy unsaturated variety. While deep fried and processed fatty foods are damaging to your health, your body does in fact need healthy fats for key cellular processes.Healthy unsaturated fats have known health benefits for the heart, brain and blood pressure. They also help to reduce the... 8/19/2022 4:00:00 AM
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7 Ways to Take Care of Yourself at Any Age
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Sometimes as we get older, outside responsibilities find priority over self-care. Oftentimes, we only start considering a lifestyle change when we become ill, which is the body’s way of telling us that something is wrong. Experts often say when in doubt, treat yourself as you would a small child. That means taking care of yourself in a variety of ways, including eating a healthy diet and getting regular... 8/18/2022 4:00:00 AM
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Could Going Gluten-Free Give You Heart Disease?
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Millions of people have adopted a gluten-free diet and lifestyle. Millions more are considering it. Maybe you're among them.Many people must eat a gluten-free diet because they have a condition known as Celiac disease. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder wherein the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine. However, the number of non-Celiac people who believe that going gluten-free... 8/17/2022 4:00:00 AM
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Ice Cream vs Frozen Yogurt: Taste or Waistline Decision?
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These cold desserts satisfy our taste buds on a hot day, cheer us up when we are down, put a smile on a child’s face, and are rewarding treats. The dilemma is choosing one or the other; what are the practical differences? Ice cream seems nostalgic and traditional while fro-yo is thought to be healthier, is trendy and usually has a world of toppings to consider. But which one is better for our waistline?... 8/15/2022 4:00:00 AM
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6 Weight Loss Friendly Foods
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From shakes to frozen entrees, weight loss food is a multi-billion dollar business. While some may help with dropping a few pounds, they really aren’t a sustainable option as they leash the person to needing that particular food all the time. In other words, it's not a lifestyle solution. Luckily, some readily available foods can assist with weight loss. Here are 6 of the best. 1. Leafy Greens Forget... 8/13/2022 4:00:00 AM
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32 Ways to Prevent & Overcome Allergies
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"Allergies" or "allergic reactions"--some of which are referred to as "hypersensitivity reactions" in the scientific community--are at epidemic (if not pandemic) levels right now. Different theories are being proposed as to why this is so but the most convincing one (according to some experts) is that ubiquitous toxic chemicals and biological agents in our food, water and air are to blame. Since these... 8/12/2022 4:00:00 AM
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5 Good Sources of Non-Dairy Calcium
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Cutting back on dairy? You can skip cheese, milk, and yogurt and still get enough calcium. Greens, beans, nuts, fish, and fruit are all calcium-rich and power-packed with fiber and other nutrients. According to the Mayo Clinic, women need about 1,000 mg of calcium daily during the ages of 19-50; 1200 mg per day at 51 and older. For men, their bodies need about 1,000 mg of calcium daily from the ages... 8/11/2022 4:00:00 AM
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Psoriatic Arthritis: What Is It and How to Cope
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Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an autoimmune arthritis, also often referred to as inflammatory arthritis, which affects over 8 million US residents and 125 million people across the globe. Symptoms can vary depending on the person, with a broad range of illnesses spanning from bothersome to debilitating. Though there are both similarities and differences, as a disease, PsA falls into the same category... 8/9/2022 4:00:00 AM
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One in Four Young Adults Are Prediabetic
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There’s no question about it—diabetes is on the rise. Across the board, more and more people are suffering from prediabetes, diabetes and complications from high blood sugar levels. Most concerning is how prevalent these conditions have become among younger people, who should be at the peak of good health.A staggering one in four young adults is on the road toward developing diabetes. Obesity is a... 8/8/2022 4:00:00 AM
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Let's Talk About Vitamin K
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How much do you know about vitamin K? The average American might not be getting enough of it, and they might not even be aware of the deficiency.You might be deficient if your diet doesn’t include enough dark, leafy greens. People with issues that affect their ability to absorb nutrients are at increased risk of deficiency. Low vitamin K intake can result in uncontrolled bleeding and poor bone health.... 8/7/2022 4:00:00 AM
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