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The Incredible Health Benefits of Chia Seeds
Medically Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

The Incredible Health Benefits of Chia Seeds

If you haven’t heard of chia seeds before, they come from the Salvia Hispanica plant, which is part of the mint family, and are native to Mexico and Guatemala. They are said to have been an important food to the Aztecs and Mayans. And due to their incredible health benefits, it’s no surprise as to why! Here are 12 reasons to add more chia seeds to your diet.

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Benefits of Barley Water to Drink Up
Medically Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Benefits of Barley Water to Drink Up

When you hear the words barley water, some people may make a connection to beer. But the main difference is that barley water hasn’t gone through a fermentation process, so there’s no alcohol content. And it turns out, there can be many health benefits associated with drinking it regularly!

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Fad Diets That Are Actually Really Unhealthy
Medically Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Fad Diets That Are Actually Really Unhealthy

The best way to stay healthy is by getting sufficient exercise and changing your diet to involve less fatty and sugary foods and adding more nutritious meals. However, people are still flocking to these “miracle” diets – so let’s take a closer look at 13 of them that can actually be detrimental to your health.

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Pros and Cons of Switching to a Vegetarian Diet
Medically Reviewed by Julie Ching, MS, RDN, CDE Diet and Nutrition News & Advice

Pros and Cons of Switching to a Vegetarian Diet

Making the switch from eating meat to vegetarianism is a difficult one. But for people who care a lot about what they eat and the way it’s prepared, it’s a worthwhile journey. The question is, what are the pros and cons of making the switch to a vegetarian diet?

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