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Is there any connection between exercise, sleep and your waistline?
When it comes to managing your health and your weight, it’s no secret that exercise and sleep are huge factors.
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The Best Healthy Costco Food Staples
Almost 2 years ago, I shared my top 15 Healthy Costco Items, and guess what, I’m here to do it again! Some items are the same…others are new! Eating healthy doesn’t have to break the bank…..and with the rising costs of EV-ERY-THING, eating healthy without giving up your last born [which BTW, I would 100%…
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How lack of sleep was messing with my weight loss
Does this sounds familiar….racking your brain trying to figure out why you’re gaining weight — or why it’s so difficult to lose those extra pounds that just seem to sneak up on you despite not changing your diet or exercise habits? This phenomenon is often referred to as Weight Loss Resistance – and it’s exactly…
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Gluten-Free But Still Having Symptoms…Could Corn Be The Culprit?
Like gluten, corn – and its many derivatives are in everything. Literally E-VE-RY-THING. From packaged foods to dairy products and chewing gum….it’s even in so many of your favourite household, health and beauty products (think toothpaste, aspirin, shampoo and makeup!) Ever get a hint of popcorn when you lick an envelope to seal it? Yep,…
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Fats That You Should Cheer About
All fat is NOT created equal! Fat is one of the three critical macronutrients; along with protein and carbohydrates. Some fats are super-health-boosting; and, others are super-health-busting. Health-building fats support your brain, hormones, immune system, heart health, and moods while health-busting fats pretty much bust all of these (brain, hormones, immune system, heart health, and…
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Life Hacks of the Longest Living People
Have you ever thought about how awesome it would be to live forever? Ok, maybe not forever but for a really, really, really long time? And do you think living a long and healthy life well into your nineties or even one hundred years old is only for those lucky few who hit the genetic…
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10 Signs You May Have a Hormonal Imbalance (And What To Do About It)
Hormones are like chemical messengers, and govern nearly every cellular action in our body. Each group of hormones has a very distinct role in our body – some are considered essential, others are not. Let’s start with our sex hormones. While very important, estrogen, progesterone and testosterone, are actually not essential for our survival. They’re…
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Red Wine…Is It REALLY Good For You or Just Hype?
This is the question of the ages. Or at least Moms….and it goes something like this; “If I’m going to have some wine, it should be red because it’s good for me.” If this sounds familiar and you’ve heard that red wine is one of the healthiest of all alcoholic beverages, it’s for good reason.…
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Made Good – New Product Reveal
Do you know about the Made Good Foods line? If not, READ ON! (and even if you do, read on anyways!) All their products are safe for school (meaning nut free) they are also gluten free, certified vegan, organic, Non-GMO, kosher parve AND contain a full serving of vegetables. They already have a large stable…
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Omega 3: It’s Essential For A Reason!
Healthy Fats are becoming part of mainstream discussions and this is AWESOME. People everywhere are including more fat in their diets and forgetting about the fat-free diet crazes of the past. YAY! You’ve probably heard about omega fats but may not know exactly what they are and why you should be including them. Sooooo, what…
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