America has a growing problem, and it involves its children—namely, our children are becoming obese at increasing rates. This explosion in obesity has been traced to what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) call a “caloric imbalance”—namely, kids are eating more calories than they’re spending. Genetic and environmental factors also weigh into the […]
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Don’t get us wrong; we think coconut oil has its uses. However, using the product properly, in moderation and not treating it as an outright replacement for important elements of your diet and hygiene regime is still important to reap the benefits. Here are 7 not-so-healthy ways to use coconut oil!
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It’s the last long weekend of the summer and it’s surely going to be packed with lots of eating and drinking. Instead of throwing all dietary precautions out the window, here are some tips on how to take part in the weekend festivities while avoiding all the Labor Day weekend dietary landmines.
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Parents know the busiest time of year for families is back-to-school! That’s why packing the kids a healthy lunch can be a chore. However, school lunches don’t have to take up a lot of time. In fact, this handy infographic from Coupons.com provides a month’s worth of quick and healthy lunch ideas that let you grab and […]
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Do you suffer from recurring psoriasis flare-ups—an autoimmune disorder characterized by rapid skin cell growth that triggers scaly, inflamed, red patches of skin to develop? The good news is that there are dietary changes that can be made to soothe symptoms and lessen psoriasis outbreaks.
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In addition to constipation, there are many other signs from the body indicating it needs more fiber. We look into the class signs of fiber deficiency.
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