Amid the chaos of the grocery stores, schools being shut down, people being asked to stay home, it leaves people wondering what they can do to give themselves and their families some sort of calm and control in their lives. We begin analyzing ourselves: How well am I? Would I survive if I were to become ill? What about my…
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Heart-Healthy Snacks That Will Kick Your Cravings
Let’s be honest- we all snack. In fact, snacking is actually a good way to fuel your energy and give your blood sugar a boost. But sometimes snacking is our worst enemy. One handful of potato chips on the couch turns into three… The convenient candy bar in the vending machine is just calling your name… And there’s no harm…
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Healthy Swaps.
The holiday season is filled with yummy temptations that are notorious for knocking us "off the wagon" of our healthy eating plans. Here are some healthy swaps you and your family will love to keep your health on track through the holidays! Dips and Sauces - These seem to show up everywhere during the fall and the holidays! An easy…
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What in the glute is gluten?
Gluten /ˈɡlo͞otn/ : "a substance present in cereal grains, especially wheat, that is responsible for the elastic texture of dough. A mixture of two proteins, it causes illness in people with celiac disease." source: dictionary.com Gluten has been a hot topic in the world of health. With buzz words like "gluten intolerance," "gluten allergy," "celiac disease," and "gluten sensitivity," it…
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Resolve to Keep Your Resolution
The New Year traditionally starts with goal setting of how to "change" and "better" the year ahead. There is reflection on 2018 and what could have gone better, what went well, and what wasn't achieved from your 2018 resolution to "fix" 2017's issues. Really, if you analyze your previous resolutions, there is a pattern of setting similar goals each year…
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Avoiding that Holiday Unhealthiness
For most people, the holidays are a time of celebration, happiness, sentiment, and creating memories. However, they can also be a time of stress, worries, and concerns of "falling off the wagon" with your wellness, only to hope to pick things back up "in the New Year." With colder weather, shorter days, and the perpetual pile of baked goods and…
