healthy eating

In touch with your inner caveman – paleo diet review

Through media coverage and people I know, I have been hearing more about the paleo diet recently. I even frequently see food bloggers post “paleo-friendly” versions of foods. First off, what is the paleo diet? The paleo diet is based on the idea that we would be healthier if we followed the diet our ancient …

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Beyond vitamins

People often wonder if they can just take a multi-vitamin and skip eating their fruits and vegetables. I always say no! A pill does not contain all the phytochemicals your foods do, among the many other benefits of foods over supplements. Phytochemicals are substances that naturally occur in plant foods. They can contribute to the …

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Q&A: Holiday Eating

Q: During the holidays, I eat at other people’s homes frequently. How do I eat healthy and control my weight when I am not planning the menu? A: Great question! The holidays are often a difficult time for making healthy choices. Treats are everywhere, and big meals become the norm. Here are a few tips …

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What resolution?

It’s the end of January. How many of you have given up on your New Year’s resolutions already? Some stats I found said that only 8% of people are successful in completing their resolutions and only 64% of people make it past the first month. Why is it so hard to keep our resolutions? It …

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