08

Feb

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Not Just for Pie: The Health Benefits of Pumpkin

Fall is creeping in and you know that that means - pumpkin everywhere you turn. When you think of pumpkin, you may have visions of pumpkin pies and pumpkin spice lattes dancing in your head, but the gourd – which is actually classified as a fruit botanically – o...

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08

Feb

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Busted: Metabolism Myths (and What’s Really Going On)

Your metabolism is the cornerstone to your weight loss success. Because of this, people are often quick to point the finger at their metabolism for stalls in weight loss or try metabolism-boosting tips and tricks that their mother's friend’s cousin told them about. Wi...

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08

Feb

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Should You Go Crazy for Coconut Oil?

These days, you can't pick up a magazine or surf the internet without hearing about coconut. Coconut oil, coconut milk, coconut butter - it’s all the rage. If you asked any health expert a few years ago if you should eat coconut regularly, the answer would be a...

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08

Feb

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Healthy Recipe: Strawberry Chia Jam

Even if you're not a fan of the intense heat of the summer, I think there’s one thing that we can all agree on - the abundance of berries is a definite plus. During the summer, berries are readily available, less expensive, and sweeter than at other times of the...

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08

Feb

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Meal Planning: Your Secret to Weight Loss Success

There's a popular quote that goes something like this: “when you fail to plan, you are planning to fail”. The internet couldn’t decide if it was Winston Churchill or Benjamin Franklin who said it, but nevertheless, the message is what’s important. Wh...

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08

Feb

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Product of the Month: Skip-a-Meal Replacement Beverage

Summer may be coming to a close, but there's plenty of time left to rock that swimsuit and we want you to feel great while doing it. That’s why our Skip-a-Meal Replacement Beverage is part of our monthly special for this month too. Monthly Special DetailsWith this sp...

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08

Feb

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Top 4 Drinks for Weight Loss

Many people don't realize just how bad choosing the wrong drink can be for their waistline. Sugary drinks, like soda and lemonade, contain loads of calories and no nutritional benefit. Even drinks that are advertised as “healthy,” such as enhanced waters and spo...

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08

Feb

there are four pieces of pumpkin on a cutting board

Healthy Recipe: Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash

Okay, so maybe the 107ºF weather doesn't have you thinking fall, but believe it or not, it’s almost here. Pumpkin always gets all of the attention when the cooler months start rolling around, but butternut squash is nothing to turn your back on. Like pumpkin, the...

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08

Feb

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How Can I Prevent Sagging Skin While Losing Weight?

There are countless reasons why getting to a healthy weight should be one of your top priorities. Losing weight can lower the risk of heart disease, decrease your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, alleviate the symptoms of arthritis, increase mobility and energy, and boost self...

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08

Feb

woman in jeans holding a weight scale and a clock

Healthy Recipe: Strawberry Fields Mason Jar Salad

When the temperatures start hitting those triple digits, the last thing you want to do is cook. But even though the thought of turning your oven or stove on makes you cringe, you still gotta eat right? Enter Mason Jar Salads. Mason Jar Salads are a summer staple for several reaso...

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