You and your family want to make the transition to a healthier lifestyle. And home-cooked meals are one of the most important parts of the program. It seems insurmountable, too difficult in a hectic 21st-century life. And you feel like you don’t have enough time or enough patience. Don’t feel guilty and just look to […]
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How often do you eat pulses – dried beans and peas – at home? Maybe not that often. But they’re low fat, low sodium foods, they’re rich in iron, protein, and folate, and they can also serve as a meat alternative. Read on to find out more about pulses health benefits. Might not seem like
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Healthy popcorn isn’t just a myth! The secret lies in the way you’re making it. And that means saying ‘goodbye’ to all those microwave popcorn bags. I don’t know if popcorn can be considered actual food. But I’m sure that it’s one of the most comforting snacks in the world for cozy, family, and friend
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Are your feet swollen or red? Do your clothes barely fit you, even though you’re on a diet and you’re eating healthier than ever? Then maybe it’s a simple case of your body retaining too much water. But don’t worry, this is a nasty problem you can fix. Here are some ways to reduce water
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A Type 2 diabetes diagnosis is not the end of the world and it’s certainly not the end of flavor and delight. If you do your research, you’ll find that there are a lot of delicious snacks for diabetics you can try, when the mid-afternoon cravings hit you. They are much healthier than chips and
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You know very well what kind of symptoms you have during your period. Of course, they differ from person to person, but most women do have a sort of scrambled appetite, hard to control cravings, and eating healthy seems like a huge challenge. Here is what could help with your period diet, so you don’t
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You might have an egg allergy, or you plan on going vegan. But you don’t want to give up on those delicious baked goods. Don’t worry! You can use these egg substitutes in baking.  I’ve always thought that a good mother knows how to make awesome baked goods for her children. Maybe because when
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You’ve probably heard about chia seeds, but have you tried them? They’re easy to incorporate into your diet, especially in a dessert. Why eat them? Are proteins, good fats, and fiber enough reasons for you? For me, it takes a while to befriend superfoods. It happened with avocado, and also with quinoa. And chia seeds
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It’s great on salads, or in fish and pasta dishes. But the health benefits of olive oil, beyond the taste of your cooking, are even greater. If you want to improve your lifestyle a little, then by all means, try using olive oil more often! If you want a healthier life, try to adopt the
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The diet for heart disease sometimes seems like a life-long sentence for tasteless food and mind-numbing routine in meals. But you can still have culinary fun even if you’re on a heart-healthy diet. Here’s how! The first step after your doctor tells you that you have high cholesterol and high blood pressure is to switch
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It is known. Smoothies are magical concoctions, full of vitamins and nutrients, which come in the handy-dandy form of a glass. Do you want to fill up on all the goodness yourself? Here is how to make a healthy smoothie in a few easy steps! It’s much harder to eat a plate full of veggies
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Can you imagine your morning without a steaming mug of good coffee? But how often do you wonder about what you’re drinking? Is the delicious, deep, rich beverage good or bad for you? Stick around and read about these coffee pros and cons. 54 percent of American adults drink coffee every day, an average of
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