Eating Right

Eat Smart When Dining Out

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Many of you who follow my blog know that I’m a huge fan of Dr. Mercola. Well, this time, I just cut and pasted his latest post because it was so awesome. I only added one thing at the end, so be sure to read through to the bottom! By Dr. Mercola Do you regard eating…

The Newest Nutrition Miracle: Intermittent Fasting

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Is it a good idea to “starve” yourself just a little bit each day? The evidence suggests that yes, avoiding eating around the clock could have a very beneficial impact on your health and longevity. What we’re talking about here is generally referred to as intermittent fasting, which involves timing your meals to allow for regular…

Pick Your Inconvenience

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If you know me, you are aware that I tell everyone and their dog to drink more water. How much? Take you weight in pounds and divide by two. That’s how many ounces you should be drinking if you are 100 – 250 lbs. When people follow this advice, they complain that they are beating…

National Take the Stairs Day

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Yep! It’s official! 1/9/13 is National Take the Stairs Day! Use this day to elevate your own health by banning elevators and escalators!

Top 7 Dark Green Vegetables

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Green vegetables are the most nutritious type of food on the planet. They beat everything else hands down, no contest. Friends, family, and clients often ask me what are the best green vegetables and my usual answer is the darker green, the better, because that is an indicator of the amount of nutrients in the…

Cracking Your Holiday Calorie Code

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Gaining weight during the holiday season has become as much an American tradition as the holidays themselves. It doesn’t have to be this way though. I will explain here the fundamental reason this weight gain happens, and your way out of this vicious pattern. If you are a reader, then keep reading. If you would…