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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 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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Should I Take a Magnesium Supplement? 9 Benefits

We can find magnesium in our food, but recent studies have found that up to 75% of American adults are deficient. That means most of us need to supplement our diet. Why? Click here to read about the benefits.

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Dangers of Sleep Deprivation: Are You Getting Too Little Sleep?

When you think of the term “sleep deprivation,” you likely think of thrillers and
wartime films or blurry-eyed new parents. But did you know that sleep deprivation is something that can affect us all? It’s true – read our latest article to find out how it may be affecting you.

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7 Ways to Improve Sleep Quality

If you fantasize about those nights when you got plenty of deep, restful sleep, but struggle on a daily basis, you’re not alone. Most of us struggle to get routine good quality sleep and just take it in stride, but what if you could have more of those nights where you wake up with plenty of energy?

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9 Signs of Low Thyroid Function

If you know someone who has a thyroid problem, they likely gained weight quickly despite not changing their diet. They may have also had to go through a lot of testing to get it diagnosed, as the symptoms can often be subtle or easily mistaken for another problem. But what exactly is the thyroid, and how can we tell if our own isn’t working as well as it should be?

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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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Top 6 Fan Favorite Smoothie Recipes
We reached out to our community and asked them what their favorite way to make smoothies were, and we ended up receiving back a lot of great recipe ideas!  Here's 6 fresh ways to mix up your morning.  
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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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