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Happy and Healthy Holidays

Just because the holidays are here doesn't mean we have to forgo our healthy eating goals. It is possible to enjoy the holiday and stay on track. We've all heard the advice to not show up to the party...
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Cold and Flu Fighting Foods

It’s here…cold and flu season! We all know getting the flu shot is one of the best defenses to avoid catching the flu, but how else can we boost our immunity?Eating smart, staying active, getting e...
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health and wellness

The Health Benefits of Cranberries

Cranberries are a common side dish this time of year with 20% of all the cranberries grown consumed during Thanksgiving week alone. Rumored to have been served at the first Thanksgiving in 1621, cra...
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other health conditions

Trans Fat Linked To Memory Loss

We’ve come a long way in our understanding of fat in our diets. We’ve move from being afraid of fat to now understanding that there is good fat and bad fat. We know that too much solid fat in the diet...
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Four Ways To Improve Joint Health

Dealing with joint pain can make you dread things you once enjoyed and make simple things a pain (literally!). Below are 4 things you can do to help extend the life of your natural joints and improv...
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diabetes

Best Beverage Choices For Diabetes

Even if you have a perfect diet, what you drink can wreak havoc on your diabetes management. Beverages can be a hidden source of calories, carbohydrates, and added sugars. Oftentimes, what people dr...
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other health conditions

How To Reduce Your Risk For Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is considered a silent disease, with many people being unaware they have osteoporosis until they break a bone. Weakened bones and increased fracture risk occurs more often in adults ove...
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health and wellness

The Benefits of Home-Delivered Meals

In today’s busy world it can be hard to find the time to plan and prepare healthy meals for many adults. For older adults trying to maintain their independence at home, healthy meals can be a challe...
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health and wellness

Adding Flavor Without Salt

Getting adjusted to a low sodium diet can leave you feeling like all your food is flavorless and bland. Sometimes this is a deterrent and people quickly give up on their healthy eating goals and ret...
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health and wellness

Best Advice For Carbs On The Label

Food labels can be very confusing but we all know how important they are. Oftentimes people don’t know what to look for to determine if a product is good for them. I have one very simple trick for r...
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Diabetes Weight Loss Tips And Tricks

One thing health experts know for sure is that if you're overweight and have type 2 diabetes, dropping pounds lowers your blood sugar, improves your health, and helps you feel better.If you have ex...
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