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Ready. Set. Get Healthy! It’s National Nutrition Month!

If you’ve been thinking about improving your diet and getting healthy, the month of March would be a good time! Why? March is National Nutrition March®, a yearly campaign, sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign is designed to educate the general public on the importance of nutrition, physical activity, and being healthy. Good nutrition, along with physical activity, can help reduce the … Continue reading Ready. Set. Get Healthy! It’s National Nutrition Month!

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Puzzled about Protein?

As consumers, we’re bombarded daily with nutrition information, to supposedly help us make better health choices. I don’t know about you, but the more information I read, the more I’m puzzled about whether I’m getting enough of the right nutrients. Protein is definitely one of those puzzling nutrients that gets me in a tizzy: Am I getting enough? Am I getting too much? Which foods … Continue reading Puzzled about Protein?

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Nutrition Labels Getting Makeover

Okay, I admit: I’m cynical when it comes to trusting what’s in my food. For this reason, I spend much of my time reading the food labels, while grocery shopping. Even though I buy the same items week after week, I still check the labels to make sure the ingredients haven’t changed. The current food label is a little difficult to understand. It’s hard to … Continue reading Nutrition Labels Getting Makeover

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Your Kitchen: Where Healthy Begins

Since this is National Nutrition Month, this is a good time to set goals for eating better, and adding a little physical activity into your lifestyle. But, you may be asking “Where do I start?” The best place to start the journey of eating healthy is right there in your kitchen. Before you begin moving towards the path of healthy eating, you need to know … Continue reading Your Kitchen: Where Healthy Begins

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National Nutrition Month – Are You In?

If you’ve been thinking about changing your eating habits, and starting the journey of healthy eating; there’s no better time than now! March is the observance of National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is: “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right.” National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign created by the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, to bring awareness and educate the public, on the … Continue reading National Nutrition Month – Are You In?

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Have Healthy Your Way!

Today, there is a wealth of information and resources to help us lead healthy lives. With so much information, it can seem overwhelming when trying to decide on the best healthy approach. Yet, many of us get so overwhelmed that the information causes “no-action” paralysis — we have so much information that we can’t decide and end up doing nothing. Well, doing nothing is the … Continue reading Have Healthy Your Way!

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Why Healthy Meals Don’t Have To Be Boring!

Healthy meals don’t have to be boring! Anyhow, who wants to eat food that is bland and unflavorful. When it comes to eating healthy, many of us think that we have to sacrifice flavor for wholesome goodness — not necessarily so. Healthy meals can be jam-packed with flavor. The secret is in the spices, sauces, and the right amount of love and passion! Growing up … Continue reading Why Healthy Meals Don’t Have To Be Boring!

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Use These Awesome Apps to Stay Healthy

I love technology — especially when it provides value and simplifies my life! Although I’ve followed a healthy diet for quite a long time, I’m always looking for ways to help me continue on that path. An easy way to stay focused on eating healthy and having a healthy lifestyle is to download health and nutrition apps to your smartphone. This is the perfect solution … Continue reading Use These Awesome Apps to Stay Healthy

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Protect Your Child from Sodium Overdose!

In my last post, I talked about the #1 hidden danger in foods: sodium. As adults, we have the capacity to control our diets and what we eat. Children, on the other hand, have to rely on their parents to do what’s best. And, protecting our children from food dangers should be top priority. Recent news articles have reported that high levels of sodium are … Continue reading Protect Your Child from Sodium Overdose!

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Beware of the #1 Hidden Danger in Your Food!

It’s much easier fighting against a formidable enemy that you can see. But, what if the enemy is invisible and hiding in your food. That enemy is sodium! Too much sodium, in your food, can lead to high-blood pressure, which is a leading risk factor for stroke and heart attack. Not to mention that high-blood pressure is known as the “Silent Killer” because of the … Continue reading Beware of the #1 Hidden Danger in Your Food!

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