Buying healthy food does not just mean eating delicious food. If you eat healthily, you will improve your overall health – whether you're building muscle, sharpening your mind or strengthening your heart. Next time you visit the market or order a grocery delivery, make sure your grocery list includes as many groceries as possible. The […]
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At Thanksgiving, Turkey is often just the star of the food, but you can – and should! – eat all year round. That's why we have made it the focus of our cassoulet recipe. If you're not sure what a cassoulet is, it's essentially a slow-cooked casserole from France that usually contains meat and beans. […]
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The Big C lives up to its nickname: cancer is now the second leading cause of death in the US. Nearly 600,000 Americans die each year. This means that more than 1,600 Americans die of cancer every day. In view of the high death toll, you are probably wondering: what do I do to increase […]
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It is never a bad idea to stew on a warm soup cup, but the problem with many canned soups is that they contain astronomically high levels of sodium. They could be ready to eat in a few minutes, but they have their price. For example, the recommended daily intake of sodium is less than […]
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The usual chicken, potato and vegetable dinner can get old fast. That is why it is important to find tasty and healthy ways to spice up this dish. Enter our Balsamic Chicken Recipe for which your taste buds are guaranteed thanks to the combination of the flavors contained in this dish. We take a typical […]
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Vitamin D is one of the essential vitamins your body needs for optimal health. Low vitamin levels can increase the risk of infection, depression and even reduced bone health. Nicole Avena, Ph.D. and Assistant Professor of Neuroscience at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, and Kelli McGrane, MS, and Lose It! […]
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They've been waiting for it the whole day: an opportunity to just go home and relax. You throw your keys on the kitchen counter and heat some water for a soothing cup of tea. Then you take off your shoes, feel the soft carpet on your feet and go to the bedroom to light a […]
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Maybe avocado toast is your favorite breakfast. But have you already tried avocado tea? For me, growing up with a mother heavily invested in her Irish heritage meant drinking tea at least three times a day. I drank tea for breakfast and afternoon pickup, and a fresh cup always accompanied the dessert before bedtime. Although […]
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We are in the middle of a revolution in our sleep. That sounds like a marketing ploy for the latest foam mattress that's delivered in an insanely small box, but it's not. In recent years, science has gained amazing insights into how sleep can improve our health. Researchers have found that good sleep habits can […]
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In eastern medicine, especially the ancient Indian Ayurveda practice, it is believed that the state of your physical health is a reflection of your mental health and vice versa. According to The Chopra Center, Ayurveda is "a science of life," and the two guiding principles of this practice are: "Body and mind are inseparable" and […]
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