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via BlackDoctor: We’ve all heard the saying, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” and for good reason. Eating a nutritious breakfast in the morning jump starts your metabolism helping you burn more calories during the day. It also helps with mental clarity, gives you fiber and calcium, and helps you perform better. […]

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  December is National Pear Month, the perfect time to celebrate the abundance, variety, and deliciousness of USA Pears. During the holiday season, you can use pears to create festive appetizers and holiday feasts, gifted fresh, preserved as jam or chutney, and as portable, healthy snacks. More than good taste, this versatile fruit packs a […]

Most of the time, our garbage is filled with skins and peels from our favorite fruits and vegetables, but you could be throwing out some of the best part of those foods. Skins may be tough, but here are the skins you should and should not eat. When NOT to Eat the Skin Onion: Although […]

If you are like me, you love pop and juice. Juice is definitely something that my fridge can’t ever be without. The problem with this, it’s a setup for failure! I find myself binging on all things sugary!  Lately, I have been really trying to figure out how to cut back on my need for […]

If you need a breakfast food that is quick and easy to prepare, tastes good AND helps you lose weight, look no further than the cantaloupe! Cantaloupes are low calorie and packed with essential nutrients. Get more from your breakfast and less around your waist with these other benefits: 1. Very filling High fiber foods […]

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Diabetics have special dietary needs, but that doesn’t have to stop you from enjoying all of the delicious benefits of smoothies. Making a few simple ingredient choices can help you make smoothies that are good to you and good for you. Grab your blender and try these tips and recipes that will surely satisfy your […]

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Packaged fresh fruit sold at select stores, including Costco, BJ’s, Trader Joe’s, has been recalled due to a possible listeria contamination threat, according to HealthDay. The…

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  You’ve probably already heard that a healthy diet can help reduce a host of diseases and conditions, as well as help improve how your…

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This recipe is a fun and healthy way to snack. Cool off with one of these for a snack and you’ll have a whole serving…

Fruits are naturally low in fat, contain no cholesterol and have plenty of fiber. Get a load of the power of fiber: it wards off cancer, diabetes, heart disease and controls cholesterol. Who wouldn’t consume as much of it as possible? There’s more. Did you know that in order for your body to successfully eliminate […]

Fruits are naturally low in fat, contain no cholesterol and have plenty of fiber. Get a load of the power of fiber: it wards off cancer, diabetes, heart disease and controls cholesterol. Who wouldn’t consume as much of it as possible? There’s more. Did you know that in order for your body to successfully eliminate […]