Establishing a simple daily routine of healthy habits can have beneficial effects on your health, happiness and overall well being. A routine whether bad or good is simply a set of actions we repeat in the same sequence every day over an extended period of time. With time these actions become habits because they occur […]
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It can be used to make homemade lotion bars that smooth out dry, wrinkled skin; to produce deodorant that keeps us smelling fresh throughout the day. But there’s more to coconut oil than that. It’s also great in the kitchen (surprise, surprise) and can help you keep your family away from less healthy alternatives. So, what exactly can you substitute coconut oil for?
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There are so many different foods readily available these days that it can be hard to keep track of the worst offenders, the nutritional all-stars, and the break-even snacks and treats. Read on before the next craving hits!
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Traveling by plane has its highs and lows, and it also has a similar effect on your internal clock when you cross time zones. A long flight into a far-off country can be taxing on you as it is (from sitting in one spot for hours), but so does suddenly being eight-hours in the “future” […]
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Do you catch yourself having a cookie every day at three o’clock in the afternoon just because? Routinely staying up too late even though you need to wake up early? And do you do these things despite wanting not to—feeling like you just can’t break the habit? Before we can make changes to our habits, […]
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According to dietary recommendations from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Americans aren’t eating enough whole grains. Six ounces of whole grains per day provides vital energy (via carbohydrates)—as well as a variety of vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals. However, incorporating more whole grains into your diet is one thing—while cooking them is another! If you […]
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