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Sugar Substitutes Make Sweet Holiday Treats
It’s hard to believe holiday season is upon us. For some of us that means baking--and eating--more sweets than we should. We know consuming too much sugar has negative health consequences, so let’s explore some alternative sweetening options. Natural Sweeteners You...
The Nutritional Power of Nuts
It’s National Nut Day! And we don’t mean it’s time to celebrate your wacky side--you should do that every day-- we are honoring the variety of shelled seeds that pack great nutrition and should be part of a healthy diet--at least for anyone that’s not allergic....
Why Sugar is Not So Sweet
With Halloween around the corner and candy sales up by double digits this year compared to 2019, it’s a good time to look at how sugar affects us and what we can do to cut back. How Much Sugar is Too Much? While many of us crave sweets, sugar is not a nutrient our...
How to Combat Chronic Inflammation and Why It’s Important
Inflammation is your body’s immune response to injury or infection. But what about the chronic inflammation we’re hearing so much about these days? Chronic inflammation is a similar biological response that is not always as obvious because it’s not visible like a cut...
Cut Back on Salt for Better Health
Almost half of American adults have high blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association. High blood pressure makes your heart and blood vessels work harder which, over time, can lead to heart disease and stroke. We all know that a healthy diet and regular...
Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss and Better Health
Intermittent fasting was the most-searched diet term of 2019, according to Google, thanks in part to endorsements from celebs like Jennifer Aniston and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey. In 2020, discipline may have given way to comfort eating and the “quarantine 15,” so now...
Heat up the Grill, It’s Labor Day!
For much of the country, Labor Day marks the end of the grilling season. Here in South Florida we can enjoy year-round grilling, but it’s a good time to review some grilling basics so we can make the most of our outdoor cooking as the evening weather gets a little...
Plant-based Milk is on the Moo-ve!
The number of non-dairy milk options available in your grocer’s refrigerator case has grown exponentially in the past few years. Whether for health or ethical reasons, a lot of us are turning to these plant-based milk products, so we wanted to break down some of the...
It’s National Potato Day! Let’s Learn More about the Nutritional Value of Spuds
Do potatoes provide healthy nutrition or empty calories? On National Potato Day, we’ll look into their nutritional pros and cons.
Easy Lunches And Snacks For Kids
If your schedule is changing with the beginning of the school year, check out these tips. Whether you and your kids are staying home or going to work and school, it’s the time of year to think more about school day lunches and snacks. In this post, you’ll find...