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“You are what you eat” is a very famous saying . . . although, you may have heard the more accurate version of it: “You are what you eat and absorb.” Absorption is important because it’s possible to eat a variety of highly nutrient-dense foods but not get the full benefit from these nutrients simply…

As a parent or caregiver, the health of your child is in your hands. And when your kiddos are asking for snacks multiple times a day, it can be a challenge to know what to do. Do kids need snacks at all?  Well, this article will help you figure out what types of food should…

Imagine having the power to wield an enormous impact on your risk of developing cancer in your future. In fact, you absolutely do have this power and this article is going to show you how to use it with your guide to foods that prevent cancer. While there is no single food or habit that…

Table of contents/Outline: Know these Diabetes facts and myths for better health! Fact 1: Insulin resistance and prediabetes occur when the body doesn’t respond to insulin properly. Fact 2: Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are different types of diabetes. Fact 3: The types of diabetes may have similar or different warning signs. Fact 4:…

You may have heard of the ketogenic diet, or keto diet for short. It’s a 100-year-old diet whose popularity has risen lately, in part due to celebrities who say the keto diet has helped them to lose weight. It’s also endorsed by some endurance athletes like marathon runners and triathletes. Studies confirm that the keto…

When it comes to leafy greens, most of us rely on the basics like romaine, leaf lettuce and spinach week after week – and while all of these provide health benefits, there is a huge selection of leafy greens in the produce aisle that you could potentially be missing! Shaking things up can help keep…

Prenatal Nutrition Eating an overall nutritious, balanced, and adequate diet is one of the most important ways to take care of you and your growing baby. Nutrition influences the development of all body systems, as well as physiological processes like metabolism. Hunting the web for useful information is confusing. The general guidance to “eat healthy”…

Nutrition Myths Nutrition can be confusing. There is so much information out there, and much of it is flawed, misinterpreted, or flat-out false. Why do nutrition myths exist? Some reasons relate to who is putting the nutrition information out there. Many writers or bloggers who write about nutrition do not have the relevant educational and…

Hydration Libation Micro-Blog Lifestyle Post When the body needs water our brains send the signal of thirst – an essential survival mechanism that maintains fluid balance. Having a pre-filled water flask always on hand is one of the best habits we can practice to ensure proper hydration, but even with the super sleek containers available…

The holidays look a lot different for most of us this year: holiday parties, school concerts, family gatherings, shopping, and vacations may not be happening quite the same way – yet somehow, we will all still be VERY busy. Give yourself the gift of taking some shortcuts and holiday hacks to take some of the…