The Instant Pot or Instapot is a real game-changer for busy families. This programmable electric pressure cooker can help you crank out a tasty, high-quality meal in a fraction of the time. Most versions are multi-function, with the ability to serve as a slow cooker, rice cooker, or yogurt maker in addition to a pressure […]
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Carbohydrates have really been vilified in the last few months as the Keto, Atkins, and Paleo diets gain traction and dieters work to keep those New Year resolutions. But not all carbohydrates are created equal and while it is prudent to skip the high sugar, processed treats, carbohydrates are the foundation of a healthy diet.
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Calcium is one of the most important minerals for overall health and is used by almost every cell in the human body in some way. Calcium is vital to the formation and maintainence of healthy teeth and bones and proper intake over the long haul can help prevent osteoporosis. Additionally, recent studies have shown higher
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1. Gut Health Probiotics are more popular than ever as this trend carries over from previous years. The research has not caught up with the market, so before you pick a specific probiotic supplement or food, you might want to check in with your health care provider (or Dietitian) to see what strains may or
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Do you try to eat healthy most of the time and then struggle at family get-togethers or holiday parties? It can be challenging, but with a few simple strategies you can successfully navigate any event without throwing your healthy lifestyle off track! 1. Don’t go to any social event overly hungry. It’s ok to have
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There are many sugar substitutes on the market, but there are a couple of alternatives that might be superior to the traditional non-nutrative artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, sucralose, and saccharin. Some researchers believe consumption of artificial sweeteners leads to weight gain and altered gut microbiota. While the debate rages on, here are two of
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Sugar is the devil, right? Well, no…but we definitely want to limit it – especially the added sugar. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting added sugar to less than 10% of your daily calories. For a 150 pound person, this is 150 calories from added sugar, or 38 grams of sugar – max, per
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Recently I was at the grocery store when I saw a bag of a sweetened coconut snack with a large advertisement stating it contained less sugar and as much fiber as an apple. This made it so apparent that as the effects of excess sugar consumption become more widely known, there continues to be confusion
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Although the United States is slightly behind other countries on awareness regarding probiotics, the interest is definitely growing. Probiotics contain live bacteria and yeasts that hold numerous benefits, specifically towards digestive health. Because our modern Western diet contains less fresh foods and more refrigeration and chemicals than it once did, probiotics are not as naturally
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Summer break is almost here and I think we are all ready for slower, less hectic days filled with swimming, free time, and fun. However, according to several recent studies, summer vacation is also the time when children are most likely to gain excess weight. Is this due to round-the-clock access to food at
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