08
Feb
What is Quinoa and What Do I Do With It?
Move over rice, there's a new grain - or pseudograin if you want to get technical – in town.Quinoa (pronounced “keen-wah”) is not a new food, but over the past few years, it’s gotten extremely popular and for pretty good reason. Quinoa has some...
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Feb
What’s the Deal with Organic Food – And Why Should You Care?
As more and more consumers move toward the concept of whole health solutions — diets that promote health and well-being, prevent disease, help cure illness, and protect the environment — the demand for, and as a result, the production of, organic food increases. Howev...
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Feb
Troubleshooting: How to Make Your Diet Work For You
How many times have you heard someone say “Ugh, I can't. I’m on a diet.” followed by a sigh or a longing look or even an eye roll? How many times have you said it yourself? Being on a diet means you can’t have the things you want. Being on a diet mea...
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Feb
Chia Seeds: The Ancient Superfood
If you haven't hopped aboard the chia seed train yet, you’re missing out on something huge. That’s figurative of course, since chia seeds are tiny; but don’t let their small size fool you: chia seeds are LOADED with nutrition. Adding these seeds to your di...
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Feb
Making Nutritious Delicious: Paleo Shepherd’s Pie
It's a sad fact of life that “health food” carries a certain stigma. A meal can’t be healthy unless it consists of twigs and berries that leave you yearning for something more. If it’s healthy, it must be boring and bland, right? Oh, that is so wrong...
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Feb
Smoothies for Weight Loss: The Great Debate
If you ask 10 different people if smoothies are good for you, you'll probably get 10 different answers. The answers range from “No way! They’re full of calories” to “Well, you should really eat your food instead of drink it” to “Of course...
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Feb
Not Just For Weight Loss: The Added Benefits to Taking B12 Injections
B12 injections are commonly used in weight loss treatments for their ability to increase the efficiency in which your body metabolizes carbohydrates and fats. However, B12 has many beneficial effects for the body outside of weight loss, ranging from boosting your immune system to...
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Feb
Why Staying Hydrated is Important for Weight Loss in Phoenix
When looking at developing a weight loss Phoenix program, one area that should not be overlooked is your water intake. While the majority of your plan will be made up of exercise, diet and supplements, water plays just as important of a role in how efficiently your metabolism run...
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Feb
Weight Loss Program Tips: Start Logging Your Meals
Trying to lose weight can feel overwhelming, but having the right knowledge and tools to help you through the process makes a noticeable difference between shedding just a few pounds or reaching the goals of your weight loss program. One tool that can be used to help you in your...
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Feb
5 Foods to Jump Start Your Metabolism and Help with Weight Management
When trying to lose weight, the first items that come to mind are how many calories you should be consuming and the amount of exercise you need to reach your weekly goals. However, another important aspect of weight loss is your metabolism. Higher metabolism helps you burn more c...
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