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Can Intermittent Fasting Reduce Inflammation?
Let’s Start with the basics- What is Intermittent Fasting? There are so many different diets out there that claim to help with weight loss, anti-inflammation, and disease prevention: low-fat, low-carb, ketogenic, paleo, whole 30, vegetarian, vegan, DASH, Mediterranean, etc. But today, let’s talk about an oldie but a goody: intermittent fasting. Or, as the cool…
Read MoreKeep Your Salad Anti-Inflammatory
Nothing elevates a salad to “yum” status quite like a tasty 😋 flavorful dressing. Keep the healthy value of your salad by making your own with anti-inflammatory oils like avocado and olive oil. Making your own salad dressing is a simple, cost-effective, and great way to control additives, like sugar and preservatives, that might be…
Read MoreChocolate The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Let’s explore the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Like red wine, cocoa contains high levels of antioxidant polyphenols. But, wait, cocoa contains higher quantities of polyphenols than red wine! Due to its high phenolic content, it is thought that chocolate may be beneficial to cardiovascular health as it may improve the bioavailability of nitric…
Read MoreGet Slim Without the Gym! Learn 5 Fat Burning Techniques to Lose Weight Comfortably
Finding the time to work out can be hard enough with busy schedules, family demands, travel time, and so forth …..but no matter the situation, time and comfort are of the essence. I understand the struggle- your thought process, “I want to go to the gym.” Next 5 thoughts: I need to change Get back…
Read MoreIt’s that time of year, Zucchini Season
Well, it’s that time of year when everyone’s home garden has a bumper crop of zucchini, and even if you do not have a garden, you have a friend, loved one, co-worker, or neighbor who has come to you with an arm full of this great green squash. Do not despair. Recipes to the rescue!…
Read MoreFoods with high amounts of hidden sugar
Sugar is the real culprit. For many years people have been led to believe that saturated fat is the main cause of heart disease. However new studies have revealed that saturated fat is far less harmful than sugar. It is no surprise that that chocolates, fizzy drinks, sweets and cakes are loaded with added sugar.…
Read MoreWhy chewing your food properly is important for your overall health and wellbeing
Did you know that you should chew your food a minimum 15 times before swallowing. In some cases upwards of 30-40 times! When it comes to chewing your food a good rule of thumb is to chew till food has turned to liquid and well-mixed with saliva; a piece of hard vegetable will take longer…
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