Category: Nutrition

Balance in Holiday Eating: Nourishing Needs While Savoring Wants

As the holiday season approaches, so does the abundance of festive feasts and indulgent treats. Amidst the array of tempting dishes, finding a balance between eating what your body needs and savoring what you want becomes a thoughtful endeavor. In this essay, we explore the philosophy of harmonizing nutritional needs with culinary desires during the...

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Snooze & Lose: The Surprising Connection Between Sleep & Your Weight

Weight loss is an ongoing goal for many. Shedding those extra pounds is usually at the forefront of our minds. But before you dive headfirst into your weight loss plans, let’s take a moment to consider something that often goes unaccounted for: your Sleep. Now, imagine a night spent tossing and turning, leaving you exhausted...

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Ultimate Wellness Gift Guide to Elevate Your Mind, Body, and Soul

As the holiday season swiftly approaches, I embark on the annual mission to unearth the perfect gifts for my loved ones. In a world where wellness is becoming a focal point of our lives, the challenge lies in finding presents that express my love and encourage and enhance their well-being and happiness.  We’ve curated our...

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Savor a Healthier Holiday with 3 Tasty Thanksgiving Recipes

Thanksgiving is a time for indulgence, but that doesn’t mean we can’t make choices that are both delicious and health-conscious. This year, we’re shaking things up a bit with some recipe alternatives that not only taste fantastic but also cater to a healthier lifestyle. For our main course, we’re opting for an Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast...

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Superfoods: A Recipe for Healthy Aging

Aging is a natural part of life, and how we age depends on various factors, including our lifestyle and food choices. In the quest for aging well, superfoods have emerged as powerful allies.  These nutrient-dense wonders nourish our bodies and can help stave off the signs of aging, keeping us vibrant and healthy as the...

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Wonderfully Crispy Creations: Air Fryer Recipes You’ll Love to Share

If you still need to get on the air fryer craze, it’s time to join the party! Cooking with an air fryer is nothing short of amazing. This kitchen appliance has taken the culinary world by storm, revolutionizing how we prepare our favorite dishes. It’s the key to achieving that irresistible crispy texture with a...

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Exploring the Cognitive Wonders of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG): A Brain-Boosting Probiotic

When we think of probiotics, our minds often jump to gut health, but this story has a remarkable twist. Did you ever imagine that some probiotics could positively impact your brain health? Among these brain-boosting probiotics, one stands out in the crowd: Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, or simply LGG. LGG, a member of the Lactobacillus family,...

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Unlocking Flavor without Extra Calories: The Magic of Marinades (Plus 4 Recipes)

Picture this: a succulent, tender piece of chicken bursting with an explosion of mouthwatering flavors. That’s the power of marinating, a culinary technique that takes your taste buds on a wild ride and does it without adding those dreaded extra calories to your meal. But there’s more to it than just tantalizing your palate; it’s...

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Skin SOS: 7 Steps to Revive Your Skin After Summer Sun Over-Exposure

Ah, the sun’s warm embrace on our skin – it’s sheer bliss! But I confess I often forget about the consequences until it’s too late. Now that summer has drawn to a close, it’s time to face the music: crepey, dry skin is making its presence known, and my arms, legs, and neckline are proof...

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Femme Flora: The Beneficial Power of Women-Specific Probiotics

Hey ladies, let’s have a chat about probiotics. You’re probably aware that probiotics are fantastic for your gut health, but here’s the exciting twist – they can be absolute game-changers when tailored to your unique needs as a woman.* We all know how extraordinary the female body is. It’s a powerhouse of strength and resilience....

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Understanding Your Biological Age vs. Chronological Age (Take the Quiz!)

In the quest to understand human aging, two terms often surface – chronological and biological age. While both are markers of time passing, they reveal vastly different aspects of a person’s life.  Chronological age is the familiar, straightforward measure of the number of years a person has lived since birth. On the other hand, biological...

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Aging with Grace: Our Top 5 Favorite Books for Cultivating Positivity

Life is an ever-evolving journey filled with transitions, and one of the most profound changes a person can experience is when their children leave for college, leaving behind an empty nest. As a mother of two, I recently found myself at this pivotal crossroads, confronting a life transition that I initially approached with apprehension. The...

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