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Nutrition Tips


Sweet Alternatives: A Sugar Substitution Guide

  All concentrated sweeteners are best used sparingly so that blood sugar levels can remain stable. For daily sweet treats, fresh, seasonal fruit makes an ideal choice. For baking or… Read More

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Cold + Flu: An Ounce of Prevention

The number-one, all-time most effective medicine for colds and flus is an ounce of prevention: a nutritious diet plenty of clean water exercise enough sleep, and relaxed time spent with… Read More

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Cacao: The Mother of Chocolate

We love chocolate, but what do we know of its path from the rainforest to the giftbox? As it turns out, the journey to the delight we all know and… Read More

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Eating Healthy During the Holidays

Photo Credit: sarymsakov.com for DollarPhotoClub We enjoy holiday temptation as much as anyone. After all, indulgence in moderation is a beautiful part of life. However, it’s all about balance, and no… Read More

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Gluten: From Fan Favorite to Four Letter Word – Part 2

In Hiding I remember the first restaurant I visited after learning I was gluten intolerant and going gluten-free. It was a sushi restaurant. I was brand new to eating gluten-free… Read More

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Achoo!

Now that spring is in full bloom, your allergies may be as well. Your system may be overreacting to all the pretty flowers that have just shown up. These food… Read More

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Gluten: From Fan Favorite to Four Letter Word – Part 1

The Restaurant Dilemma I’m not a doctor, nor do I play one on T.V.  I do, however, fashion myself as a bit of a foodie.  So when it was discovered… Read More

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Putting A Spring Back In Your Step

Feeling a little sluggish lately? A Spring cleanse is a great way to put a spring back in your step. Bauman College recommends you do a cleanse in two parts, eliminate… Read More

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Give Yourself A Boost

Feeling a little run down after the holiday? Maybe you indulged, so your metabolism is trying to catch up. Here are a couple easy ways to start giving yourself a… Read More

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The Many Sides of Sugar

DIABETES AND SUGAR SUBSTITUTES By Jodi Friedlander N.C. Recent research studies, and much clinical and anecdotal evidence, suggest sugar substitutes—including aspartame and Splenda®—are contributing to weight gain and diabetes. This… Read More

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