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10 Convincing Reasons Why Coffee is Good for You!
By Emily Lockhart Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

10 Convincing Reasons Why Coffee is Good for You!

Coffee has earned a bad rap! As far as health food goes, it’s typically the first item banished from your diet if you go on a health cleanse. Although drinking too many cups a day is linked to increasing heart rate and cortisol (your flight response hormone)—there are several surprising health benefits to that morning […]

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Effective Ways to Cut Back on Salt
Medically Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Effective Ways to Cut Back on Salt

Because we need sodium to thrive, natural fruits, vegetables, meats, and grains already contain the adequate amount of salt we need. Add the extra sodium we consume in the packaged and fast foods that we’re tempted to eat, and suddenly we’re taking in far more than our bodies actually need.

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Study Recommends Cutting Sodium by 1 Quarter
By Emily Lockhart Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Study Recommends Cutting Sodium by 1 Quarter

In order to prevent well over half a million deaths in the U.S. over the next decade, Americans just have to do one, little thing—reduce their salt intake by one quarter. Considering the average American consumes about 3,600 mg of sodium a day and the national recommendations for healthy adults is 1,500 milligrams (mg) per […]

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