The holidays are a difficult time for anyone who is trying to watch their weight (or even lose weight) because it’s a time of year that is often celebrated with lots of food and drinks. The following guilt-free holiday snacks pack smaller portions, and you can savor each mouthful without the calorie remorse.
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The holiday season is a very tempting time of your to fill your mouth with empty carbohydrates and sweets, which can be unhealthy especially if you have diabetes. If you are going to join in on the festivities, it’s important to set a few guidelines and rules for yourself. Here are some sweet ways to manage diabetes over the holidays.
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Prepare your family for the long, miserable cold and flu season ahead with the following 15 natural holiday immune boosters and flu-fighting heroes.
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Ah Christmas, a time for giving, a time for… conserving? While the holidays are often connected with a bit of indulgence, it doesn’t mean we can’t find ways to lessen our impact on the environment during the festive season. From your choice of Christmas tree to the type of wrapping paper you use, you can […]
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Tis’ that time of year again! Every year since it’s inception, the crack team at ActiveBeat.com has gotten together as the end of the year draws near to discuss the big, and often strange and surprising, health food trends expected in the new year. To be clear, we haven’t tested many of these ourselves, and the verdict […]
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Let’s face it; working out during the holiday season can prove difficult. It’s hard to find time between all of the shopping, holiday baking, visiting, and hosting duties. Even though cleaning the house in preparation for your in-laws can feels like a workout just as much as racing through the mall to finish last minute shopping, […]
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