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By Betty Murray What one food packs the most nutrients and is most beneficial to your health? Greens. Like them or not, leafy green vegetables are low in carbohydrates, sodium, fat and cholesterol, and are packed with vitamins and minerals that can help prevent heart disease, diabetes and even cancer. As a general rule, the darker […]
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By Betty Murray The majority of Americans are overweight. According to the CDC, more than 69 percent of Americans over age 20 are overweight or obese. Nearly one-third of American children and teens are overweight or obese. What is making us so fat? Weight gain and weight loss have traditionally been considered a matter of calories […]
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By Betty Murray Summer is just a few months away; it’s time to start working on your beach body! Even if you’ve been eating a relatively healthy diet, you may find that you’re struggling to lose excess pounds and inches around your waist. If you need an extra weight loss boost, check your diet for these […]
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By Betty Murray The FDA is proposing changes to nutrition labels on packaged food and beverage products. These changes are intended to help consumers make better food choices. What’s new? Calorie information on the new labels will be larger and easier to read, with an emphasis on total calories. The old labels show calories per serving […]
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By Betty Murray Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is primarily known for it’s role in promoting healthy, strong bones. But vitamin D does more for the body than prevent osteoporosis and protect the bones from fractures. A vitamin D deficiency has also been linked to depression, diabetes, some cancers, high blood pressure, multiple sclerosis, […]
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By Betty Murray Genetically modified foods, or GMOs, are foods that are genetically modified with the use of hormones and toxins to grow faster or to withstand large amounts of pesticides. When you eat foods containing GMOs, you are taking in multiple toxins that can be harmful to your health. Research has shown that rats fed […]
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By Betty Murray “Healthy eating is too expensive.” This is a common excuse people make when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle. Does this sound familiar? If you’ve ever found yourself complaining about the high cost of healthy food, or nutritional supplements, it’s time to change your perspective. Look at it this way: How much […]
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By Betty Murray Christmas is just a few days away, and thus begins the flurry of holiday parties. These last few weeks of the year can be stressful for anyone trying to lose weight. How can you manage the holiday season without gaining weight (yet still enjoying yourself?) Here five tips to help you enjoy the […]
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By Betty Murray Gluten-free diets are becoming increasingly common, and for good reason. Gluten can cause gut problems like bloating, diarrhea, cramping, constipation, energy loss and skin problems for people with gluten sensitivity or Celiac disease. Now that doesn’t sound like a pleasant way to spend the holidays, does it? Gluten-free diets aren’t only beneficial to […]
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By Betty Murray Fat is unhealthy. It leads to weight gain, heart problems and numerous other health conditions. Right? Not necessarily. For years, our culture has promoted one “low-fat” diet after another, but those diets aren’t doing anyone much good. Your body needs some fat, “good” fat. Fat is a source of energy and it helps […]
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