Health
Can the Soda, Avoid Health Risks
12 Feb 2019
Open a can of soda and you open a can of worms… because a slew of case studies prove soft drinks are dangerously hard on your health. And we’re not just [...]
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A Meal Plan Proven to Lower Your Blood Pressure
11 Feb 2019
How’s your blood pressure? If you don’t know – or if it is elevated – you may want to pay heed and take steps to ensure it falls into the proper range. Health [...]
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10 Life-Changing Health and Wellness Documentaries
6 Feb 2019
A few years back we turned a corner and became a nation of viewers and listeners rather than readers. There’s nothing wrong with that. Audio books, DVDs and [...]
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Toss the 10 Worst Foods in Your Fridge
4 Feb 2019
It’s a safe bet that your refrigerator is crammed with foods that don’t fit well with your desire to eat healthier and lose weight. So with the new year [...]
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Do You Really Need Vitamins or Supplements?
30 Jan 2019
Whenever I see TV commercials that show men and women looking all happy and active because they take vitamins or supplements … well, I start to feel bad about [...]
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Happier New Year: The Top 15 Wellness Books
28 Jan 2019
So, how are your New Year’s resolutions faring? If your good intentions need a little jumpstart, you may want to try a best-seller in the Health, Fitness & [...]
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Come On, Get Happy: Use Food for a Better Mood
23 Jan 2019
Feeing down and not sure what’s eating you? It could be what you’re eating. It may be hard to swallow, but food can affect your mood. “A recent study [...]
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Get A Great Home Workout on a Budget
16 Jan 2019
So, you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to work out and lose weight, but you don’t know where or how to start. Don’t sweat it … yet. You don’t have to spend [...]
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Why Being a Vegan is Good for the Spirit
7 Jan 2019
Victoria Moran is the bestselling author of 13 books, including Creating a Charmed Life, The Love-Powered Diet, The Good Karma Diet, Main Street Vegan, and The Main [...]
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The 3 Pieces of a Successful Diet
2 Jan 2019
There’s no need to stress over your New Year’s resolution to lose weight. After all, the simple equation for weight loss is fewer calories in plus more calories [...]
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The Skinny on… The Keto Diet
26 Dec 2018
Unless you are living under a rock, you’ve probably heard of the keto diet or you – or someone you know – has tried it. This latest version of a low-carb diet is [...]
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In The Kitchen with Celebrity Chef Devin Alexander
19 Dec 2018
During my 20 years in the business of writing about weight loss, nutrition, diet and food, I’ve encountered oodles of experts. Celebrity chef and New York Times [...]
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Diets You Should Always Avoid
12 Dec 2018
There seems to be no limit to the number and types of diets just waiting for us to sink our teeth into. Many of their claims are hard to swallow – and for good [...]
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Quiz Time: How Alcohol Affects Your Health
10 Dec 2018
During my drinking days, one of the hardest things about dieting was putting my beloved beer on ice. While I was trying to watch my calorie intake, a typical beer [...]
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Weight Gain Can Lead to Depression
7 Dec 2018
Packing on a few pounds is depressing. But did you know that depression has officially been linked to obesity? It’s sad but true. Writing for PsychCentral.com, Rick [...]
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5 Weight Loss Truths Debunked
3 Dec 2018
We hold these truths to be self-evident … that all weight loss facts are just not true. We believe that when you declare your independence from extra pounds, you [...]
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The Top 10 Foods You Should Be Eating
30 Nov 2018
Throughout my 20 years as a health, wellness and diet writer, I have had the pleasure of meeting many nice and knowledgeable experts, authors and personalities. [...]
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Savor Our Top 6 Thanksgiving Blessings
21 Nov 2018
Do you approach the holiday season with a feeling of dread, instead of delight? Is it because you fear you’ll throw caution to the wind and – by the time you have [...]
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Do You Know Your Ideal Weight?
12 Nov 2018
When it comes to gauging your ideal body weight, there is no one-size-fits-all formula. You may think you know your ideal weight but do you know what your ideal [...]
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Use Your Coconut For Safer Weight Loss
5 Nov 2018
When it comes to foods and health claims, it pays to use your coconut – and to rely on advice and insights from a professional nutritionist. Case in point: Coconut [...]
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Secrets of the BMI Revealed
2 Nov 2018
We’ve all heard about BMI, but do you know how to calculate your Body Mass Index? You’ve probably heard the term BMI as it relates to weight loss. But what exactly [...]
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The Signs & Symptoms of Eating Disorders
24 Oct 2018
The odds are that you – or someone very dear to you – suffer from an eating disorder. Know the signs and know that you are not alone in this plight. The [...]
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Water & Weight Loss: Sip, Sip, Hooray!
23 Oct 2018
What if we told you there was a drink that can magically flush away your fat? There is – and it is readily available. In fact, it covers 75 percent of the earth. [...]
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The Bitter Truth About Natural Sweeteners
18 Oct 2018
They’re often touted as “natural” by food makers, but what’s the truth about our favorite sweeteners? Natural is one of those words that possess the so-called [...]
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The 5 Super Benefits of Planning Meals
28 Sep 2018
The path to health is paved with good intentions, but as Benjamin Franklin once noted, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” At one time or another, we’ve all [...]
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10 Foods That Only Sound Healthy
26 Sep 2018
We’re suckers for flashy food labels and cleverly worded marketing claims that lead us into temptation by making us think a new food or drink is good for us. [...]
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Can Fried Food Be Part of a Healthy Diet?
24 Sep 2018
Fried foods taste so deliciously decadent there’s no way they can be part of a healthy diet, right… right?! When it comes to fast food, the dangers are well known. [...]
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Should You Be Eating Soy?
21 Sep 2018
What’s the good word on soy? Well, it appears whole soy foods are much better for you than highly processed ones. Soy has been a staple for centuries in Asia. [...]
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Why You Should Shake Your Salt Habit
17 Sep 2018
You eat right. You exercise. But still your scale won’t budge. Despite your good intentions — and all the stomach crunches you can stand — you [...]
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Eat Your Way to a Healthier Weight
12 Sep 2018
A registered dietitian with a master’s degree in Nutritional Science, Rachel Beller founded the Beller Nutritional Institute in Beverly Hills, served as [...]
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