16

Sep

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Probiotics and Your Immune System

It was Hippocrates, who is often coined as the “Father of Medicine,” who said that all disease begins in the gut. The gut has become an increasingly popular topic over past severals. Now, more than ever, it's important to keep your gut healthy to help keep your...

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16

Sep

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Five More Common Food Myths

Last month, we addressed some common food myths that have gained traction in the mainstream despite evidence to the contrary. We want to you to be fully informed and armed with all the right information, so we're going to expand on the previous post with some more...

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16

Sep

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Common Food Myths – and the Real Truth

There are some common food myths so ingrained in our culture that lots of people - including physicians and health care professionals – accepts them as fact even though there is no evidence to support them. We're not sure where or why these myths started, b...

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16

Sep

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How to Make a Healthy Breakfast

You've probably heard the phrase “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” over and over again. While it may not be the most important - we’re inclined to think all meals are important – this popular bit of advice has some roots in trut...

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16

Sep

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Spaghetti Squash on the Keto Diet

There's a new bad boy (ok, vegetable) in town and its name is spaghetti squash. Although the spaghetti-like squash has been around since the late 1800s, it has become increasingly popular as of late with the rise in popularity of the keto diet (which has also been around aw...

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16

Sep

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Mindful Eating – Keep Yourself in Check for the Holidays

November is the unofficial start of holiday season. And we know from experience that it can be difficult to try to lose weight, or even maintain your weight, during the next couple of months. Everywhere you turn there's a temptation. It could be your favorite cookie or even...

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16

Sep

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Childhood Obesity: An American Epidemic

September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. So, we're here to call attention to a problem that’s increasing at an alarming rate in America. It’s so alarming, in fact, that the World Health Organization describes childhood obesity as one of the most serious p...

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16

Sep

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5 Science-Backed Weight Loss Tips That Work

The weight loss industry is loaded with myths, old wives' tales, and just downright bad advice. With the world focused on quick fixes, it can be difficult to differentiate between what’s real and what’s just a marketing scheme developed to try to take your money...

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16

Sep

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Stuck on Sugar? How to Stop Sugar Cravings in Their Tracks

Although it may seem sweet, sugar can be anything but. It appears to be fine in moderation, but giving in to your sugar cravings too much can contribute to weight gain, Type 2 diabetes, and the development of cavities. The sweetener has absolutely no nutritional value and yet the...

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16

Sep

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Beyond Green: Other Weight Loss Tea That Can Help You Shed Pounds

You've probably heard by now that green tea - which is one of the most popular teas in the world – can help promote weight loss and reduce belly bloat. This is largely due to one of the main antioxidants in green tea called EGCG, or epigallocatechin gallate. EGC...

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16

Sep

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Snacking and Weight Loss: Do They Mix?

Many people blame snacking for weight gain (or lack of weight loss), but it's not snacking in general that’s to blame, it’s the choice of snack. While it’s tempting to choose chips or cookies from that vending mention during that afternoon slump, these are...

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16

Sep

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Weight Loss and Water: How Much Water Do I Need Each Day?

Summer in Arizona is HOT. Okay, maybe that's not breaking news, but we have a point. You’ve probably heard a lot about how important it is to drink water to stay hydrated during the summer months, but did you know that water is a crucial part of your weight loss plan...

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