Sun-Fighting Super-Foods

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The weather is getting warmer and it's time to protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays!  Did you know that there are foods that can actually help prevent and treat sun damage?  They're known as "sun-fighting super-foods"!

Eating out, guilt-free!

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Eating out doesn't have to be another slap on the wrist.  There's no reason why you should avoid it completely in fear that it may ruin your diet or make you feel guilty afterwards for cheating.  There are some healthy alternatives and ways you can improve your food choices when eating out.  With these helpful tips, you can eat out with your friends and enjoy your food while staying guilt-free!

Do I really need a multivitamin?

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Whether your doctor has said you don't need them or you've heard that the body doesn't absorb them in pill form, you may be questioning whether or not you should be wasting your money on multivitamins.  What's the use?  You eat a well-balanced diet anyways.  BUT... I'm here to tell you, maybe you shouldn't turn your back on them...

To juice or not to juice?

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Juice diets and juice cleanses are increasing in popularity, promising weight loss, body detox, and treatment and prevention of colds and certain cancers.  But, are they really safe and effective?  Here are some truths about juice diets that may answer your question on whether to juice or not to juice...

How to Read a Food Label

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Knowing how to read a food label and understanding the nutrition information can seem complicated, but it’s actually easier than you think!  Being able to read a food label is essential to choosing healthy, nutritious foods.  Let’s briefly discuss the break-down of the nutrition label so you can make better food choices.

Grocery Shopping Tips

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If you're anything like me, grocery shopping is not something I thoroughly enjoy... Not only that, but it can be extremely overwhelming with all of the health claims out there.  How can you really be sure you're purchasing healthy products?  Here are a few tips that may make grocery shopping not such a headache:

FAT: the good, the bad, the ugly

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Low fat, reduced fat, fat-free, omega-3 fats... these are some things you see EVERYWHERE in the grocery store and it can get quite overwhelming.  What does it all mean?  Do you really need to purchase products that are the lowest in fat?  Fat has gotten a bad rep over the years and some of you may even be scared of fat.  But... did you know that there are some fats that are actually healthy for you?  Yep, that's right!  Some fats are essential for your body to be able to maintain health and function properly.  So, let's discuss the different kinds of fats: the good, the bad, and the ugly!