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The summer can be a great time. Unfortunately, it’s not always the healthiest for our bodies. Check out this slideshow from WebMD. It shows how backyard barbecues, cocktails at the pool, baseball games, and lots of fried chicken, ribs,…

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Today, Katherine Hobson wrote a very interesting blog post about the association between being in love and gaining weight. Apparently this is a common trend and you can prevent it from happening.

Researchers found that young women who were dating…

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Having casual conversation with a friend last night, I asked her what she ate for dinner. “Nothing,” she replied, “I wasn’t hungry.” This is something I see and hear a lot of - people skipping a meal or two during the day. On…

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The Fitness Jeanie, Jeanie Callen Barat is creator of the “Get-Me-Off-My-Butt, Does-The-Thinking-For-Me, Anytime-Anywhere Workout of the Month.” Get private access to your free workout with The Fitness Jeanie now at www.TheFitnessJeanie.com.

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We are always told to do the right thing, to be honest, etc. but why is it that it’s all of the bad things that are the most fun? Is it the adrenaline rush? Is it the rebel without a cause…

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Something I see a lot of is people starting a diet, be it some new fad diet or just eating healthier foods. For as many people as I see start these diets, I also see about 80% of them stop in…

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Mornings can be rough. By the time you wake up, brush your teeth, shower, get dressed, get the kids ready (if you have them) and possibly grab a bite for breakfast, it’s already past time for you to leave, and you haven’t…

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In this video, Dr. Mercola talks about how nonfermented soy is not a health food, and should be avoided because it has been genetically modified. This is a topic that can be of debate to vegetarians, because many of us depend upon soy to get our protein needs met. Check…

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After years of debate, medical experts are starting to agree that high levels of salt intake are dangerous for your blood pressure. Hypertension drugs are constantly failing, and many patients need multiple drugs to keep their blood pressure under control. Because salt gives…

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Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero are at it again.  You will recall, dear reader, that the last time I was singing their praises was for their indispensable Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World.  Many of you vegan chefs out…

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In today’s world of politics and money-driven business, intelligent consumers should expect the food industry to be involved in efforts to make the quick buck at the consumer’s expense. This is why being physically and mentally fit involves an important aspect…

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“It is not good for all our wishes to be filled; through sickness we recognize the value of health; through evil, the value of good; through hunger, the value of food; through exertion, the value of rest.” - Greek Proverb

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“It is not good for all our wishes to be filled; through sickness we recognize the value of health; through evil, the value of good; through hunger, the value of food; through exertion, the value of rest.” - Greek Proverb

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You shouldn’t always believe what companies tell you - especially when it comes to discerning the nutritional content of packaged foods.  At least that’s what the Center for Science in the Public Interest is saying - telling us to watch out…

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