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6 Best Foods for Boosting Your Metabolism

Now, as adults, we usually think of our metabolisms with disappointment. Why can’t it be faster? Well - it can. Read on here to learn the 6 best metabolism-boosting foods.

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Baked Zucchini Chips with Yogurt Dipping Sauce

This fun recipe is yummy enough for kids and delicious enough for adults. It’s perfect for a tray of scrumptious hors d’oeuvres or as a light vegetable side dish served individually or family style.

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6 Top Reasons Why You’re Bloated

While we can dismiss the occasional discomfort, it’s important to recognize that bloating isn’t a part of a healthy digestive system. So, why are you feeling bloated? Read on here to find out!

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6 Healthy Foods That Can Cause Bloating & Discomfort

We often attribute bloating to the less-than-healthy foods we eat, but what about feeling discomfort after eating healthy foods? You’re not going mad – some healthy foods can cause bloating and abdominal discomfort for some.

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6 Foods You SHOULD Eat When You’re Sick

There’s nothing worse than when you wake up with a blocked-up nose, feeling run down, and realize there’s no denying it – you’re sick. We often run to the cupboard for cold meds, perhaps even treating ourselves to some sugary junk food. After all, you feed a cold, right? Well, yes, but you need to feed the right things.

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Which Diet & Lifestyle is the Right One? Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them

It seems like there’s always a new food group to avoid, whether it’s dairy, gluten, or all animal products – and there are always people on the opposing side who say that it’s unhealthy to avoid those food groups. So… who’s right? And with so many differing opinions, how do you decide what to believe?   

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Why Am I Always Hungry? 7 Things Increasing Your Appetite

Are you always hungry or thinking about your next meal or snack? If so, and you find yourself grazing on food throughout the day, it may not be entirely natural. In fact, what you eat or your habits may be the reason why your mind is always wandering to the pantry – read on here if you’re making any of these 7 mistakes.

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6 Things You Shouldn’t Eat When You’re Sick

When you get sick do you find yourself reaching for chocolate, takeout, or an apple? Well, what you choose matters! It’s not enough to simply follow the advice to “feed a cold”, you’ve got to feed your body the right things. 

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7 Sources of Hidden Sugar in Your Breakfast

Is there something lurking in your breakfast you don’t know about? Sugar is the absolute last thing you want to find in your breakfast because our body is most sensitive to it first thing in the morning, and it can send our insulin levels soaring. So, what foods are secretly hiding their sugar content from you?

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Is Breakfast Really the Most Important Meal of the Day?

We’ve been told since we were little that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but is it really? Well… as with everything else in life, it depends. If you’ve been thinking of trying intermittent fasting or breaking away from the traditional bowl of cereal, you need to read this next!

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7 Natural Ingredients that Support Thyroid Function

A low thyroid can wreak havoc in your internal world, making you gain weight, feel tired, and lose your zest for life. So, how can we best support this oh-so-important gland? Read on here to learn about the natural ingredients you should have in your diet.

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How to Make a Smoothie That is Actually Good for You

Smoothies are a great way to get more nutrition into your diet and lose weight, right? Well, actually, this is rarely the case. Almost all smoothies sold in stores and even those we make at home can become incredibly high in sugar content if we aren’t careful. Here’s what you need to know to make the perfect healthy smoothie.   

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7 Signs Your Diet “Problem” is Simply Insulin Resistance

When we eat sweets, many of us struggle with the shame of feeling like our willpower has failed us. But what if you knew that your weight loss struggles aren’t your fault — that they might be tied to a common condition many doctors miss?

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5 Healthy Foods that Can Sabotage Weight Loss Efforts

The idea behind losing weight is simple, right? Eat healthily, eat the right portions, and exercise. Only… what happens when it’s not that easy? You may be surprised to learn that it can seem like you’re doing everything right, but be accidentally sabotaging your efforts with a few select “healthy” foods. 

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The Fundamentals of Nutrition

When it comes to developing an eating approach for your best health, one size does definitely not fit all. Your uniqueness is a critical part of the nutrition equation. If you're new to the world of nutrition, start here.  

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