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Reproductive Health Tips for Women by Heather J.

1 Comment Posted in: General Discussion in Healthy Eating According to Natural Health magazine, new and ongoing research shows that several natural remedies including a diet centered around fruits and vegetables, herbal and botanical ... Read on »

Go Ahead, Be Dense by Heather J. Posted in: General Discussion in Weight loss To lose or maintain a healthy weight, health experts recommend a high-density diet, which basically means foods that help you feel comfortably full for a longer period of time ... Read on »

Beef Jerkey: Healthy Bar Food? by Heather J. Posted in: Questions & Answers in Weight loss Despite its negative connotations, jerky (an Incan Indian word meaning "dried meat") is actually a healthy protein-packed snack. While jerky is most commonly made of beef, oth ... Read on »

Honey for Performance by Heather J.

2 Comments Posted in: General Discussion in Vitamins & Supplements Most endurance athletes have tried more than one flavor of energy gel for long training runs and races…I know I have! For an alternative to these substances, try honey, ... Read on »

Don't Get Hit By the Pots and Pans by Heather J.

3 Comments Posted in: General Discussion in Healthy Cooking Reports are swirling on the potential dangers of using pots and pans. Not as weapons, although that might cause some serious harm (!), but as cooking utensils that purportedly ... Read on »

Battle Flu Season with Essential Oils by Heather J.

3 Comments Posted in: General Discussion in Vitamins & Supplements It’s important to stay healthy during cold and flu season, which coincides with the holiday season. Essential oils can protect us from a wealth of problems, including sniffles ... Read on »

The GI, Guys by Heather J. Posted in: General Discussion in Healthy Eating You’ve probably heard the words "glycemic index" or "glycemic load" when it comes to certain foods. What the heck does that mean? The glycemic index (GI) of food is important ... Read on »

Eat Well at a Spanish Restaurant by Heather J.

1 Comment Posted in: General Discussion in Healthy Eating Did you know that the popular Spanish dish paella could contain more than 1,000 calories. Yikes! Even tapas, those deceptively “small plates? Can be dangerous, as some of thos ... Read on »

Healthy Halloween Treat: Pumpkin by Heather J.

1 Comment Posted in: General Discussion in Healthy Eating Instead of wondering how to carve your pumpkin this year, maybe you should consider how to cook it! This bright orange squash contains ample nutrients and health benefits, and ... Read on »

Cutting Calories in the Evening by Heather J. Posted in: General Discussion in Weight loss At dinner, serve your plate at the kitchen counter rather than set it on the table family style, which prompts people to eat even after they are full. Skipping seconds will sh ... Read on »

Practice Mindful Eating by Heather J. Posted in: General Discussion in Healthy Eating According to a book called Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think, by Brian Wansink, Ph.D., the average person makes about 250 decisions about food every day, and most ... Read on »

Afternoon Energy Boost by Heather J.

7 Comments Posted in: General Discussion in Vitamins & Supplements Can't say awake at work? Me neither! Many days I start nodding off when 3:00 rolls around. Maybe it’s because I’m an early riser, a light sleeper, or run first thing in the mo ... Read on »

Crazy for Kefir? by Heather J.

1 Comment Posted in: Questions & Answers in Healthy Eating For all of you yogurt eaters, have you ever tried kefir? Kefir, an ancient drink that resembles liquid yogurt, is made by adding a live culture - called kefir “grains” - from ... Read on »

Curb Cravings With this Simple Trick by Heather J. Posted in: General Discussion in Weight loss When snack time rolls around, do you have a hard time resisting the urge to splurge? If so, drink a glass of water before you start eating. Drinking eight ounces of water will ... Read on »

The Wonders of Eggplant by Heather J.

1 Comment Posted in: General Discussion in Healthy Cooking The deep purple, pear shaped, and generally odd looking eggplant can be used in a variety of ways, and it is oh so good for you. But what the heck do you do with it? Eggplants ... Read on »

Eat Like a Rainbow by Heather J.

1 Comment Posted in: General Discussion in Healthy Eating Most health experts agree that in order to take in the broadest spectrum of essential nutrients, it’s important to eat as many colors of fruits and vegetables as possible. Her ... Read on »

Resistance Bands for Muscle Tone by Heather J. Posted in: General Discussion in Strength Training What looks like a giant rubber band, provides resistance for strength training and is easy to travel with?Resistance bands are an inexpensive, convenient, and effective way to ... Read on »

Mineral Water as Good or Better Than Still by Heather J. Posted in: General Discussion in Healthy Eating Mineral water is an excellent way to boost your daily H2O intake and add a bit of variety, as well. Mineral water often contains small amounts of calcium and magnesium, althou ... Read on »

Cutting Calories in the Afternoon by Heather J. Posted in: General Discussion in Weight loss If you routinely go for a can of soda from the vending machine, skip it. You’ll save about 140 calories. Likewise, steer clear of the food vending machine by bringing a lower ... Read on »

CocoVia: Healthy Indulgence by Heather J. Posted in: General Discussion in Healthy Eating Mars, Inc., the company behind Snickers and M&M’s, has taken the antioxidant benefits of dark chocolate a step further with its new line of dark chocolate bars, CocoVia. In ad ... Read on »

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