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Common nutrition myths: Separate fact from fiction

Wellness

Nov 11, 2015

Are you confused when it comes to popular diets and nutrition claims? Welcome to the club! With so much conflicting information presented in the media, it can be difficult to decipher fact from fiction. Should you follow a paleo diet?...

Vegetarian, Vegan, Pescatarian, Beegan: Decoding different plant based diets

Wellness

Oct 13, 2015

Looking to improve your diet? Adopting a plant-based diet can be an excellent way to increase health through the foods you eat. Benefits of adding more plant foods to your diet include lower risk of cancer and chronic diseases, such...

Is it safe to drink bottled water that’s been in the sun?

Wellness

Aug 31, 2015

Grabbing a disposable water bottle, particularly when the weather warms up, is an easy way to stay hydrated. But you may want to think twice before you quench your thirst with a bottle you left in your car or sitting...

Food industry petitions FDA on trans fat ruling

Wellness

Aug 12, 2015

Recently, the Food and Drug Administration took a stand for America’s heart health, requiring food manufacturers to remove artificial trans fats from processed food within three years. Now, the food industry is petitioning for certain exemptions to continue using trans fats in hundreds...

Health experts react to viral “What Happens One Hour After Drinking Soda” graphic

Wellness

Jul 31, 2015

A graphic recently hit viral status, and it’s all over a can of soda. This reported graphic claims to illustrate what effects a can of soda has on your body 10 minutes, 20 minutes, 40 minutes, 45 minutes and 60...

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Vitamins can’t replace healthy eating

Wellness

Jul 30, 2015

We make decisions every day about the food we eat to fuel our body. Sometimes we look for short-cut solutions and think it will make a difference in our overall health.Although there are some beneficial vitamins that can supplement a...

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Easy meal planning tips to avoid eating out

Wellness

Mar 19, 2015

Imagine that you’ve just gotten off of work and you had a busy day full of deadlines and projects. You’re tired and just want to rest. You know your pantry is empty, and there’s nothing on the menu for dinner....

Healthy snacks and recipes for Super Bowl Sunday

Wellness

Jan 29, 2015

Super Bowl Sunday is a day when many of us chow down on our favorite snacks while we root for our favorite team. But don’t let the Super Bowl undo your New Year’s resolutions. Cheer for your team while keeping...