Consider Creating Micro Habits Instead of Resolutions This Year
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Consider Creating Micro Habits Instead of Resolutions This Year

The New Year is almost here! This is an inspirational time, as you leave 2023 behind and welcome 2024. Looking to the year ahead, you may be considering setting a few health and wellness resolutions. While goal setting is great, most resolutions fail—so consider creating micro habits instead.

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How To Have a Healthy Holidays
Nina Hall Nina Hall

How To Have a Healthy Holidays

The holidays are a time of joy, connection, and tradition. Part of the tradition is savoring your favorite holiday foods. It’s only once a year, but if you aren’t mindful you may overindulge. Below are 5 tips for ensuring healthy holidays that include intentional splurges.

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Are All Processed Foods off Limits?
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Are All Processed Foods off Limits?

One of the first things you need to accomplish as you prioritize whole-food nutrition is swapping processed foods for nutrient-dense foods. To do this, you must differentiate between ultra-processed and minimally processed foods. Let’s dive in and explore the difference.

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Diet May Be the Underlying Cause of Fatigue
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Diet May Be the Underlying Cause of Fatigue

Lack of quality sleep may be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of fatigue, but it’s far from the only source. Both physical and mental fatigue are sensitive to rest, stress, and nutrition. Rest and stress you may be more familiar with, so let’s dive into the connection between chronic fatigue and nutrition.

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What You Eat May Impact Your Skin’s Health
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What You Eat May Impact Your Skin’s Health

It’s easy to forget, but your skin is your body’s largest organ. It’s a protective layer first and foremost, but it’s also a primary part of how you present yourself to the world. Like all other organs, your skin requires nutrients to look, feel, and perform at its best. Let’s explore the basics of nutrition and your skin.

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Foods That Help Relieve Gas and Bloating
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Foods That Help Relieve Gas and Bloating

Whether solo or accompanied by gas, bloating is uncomfortable. It can also leave you feeling self-conscious about your stomach and limit your wardrobe until your symptoms subside. Below we dive into foods that decrease bloating and other tips for alleviating your discomfort.

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5 Tips For Healthful Eating While Traveling
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5 Tips For Healthful Eating While Traveling

Eating healthy while traveling is possible, and you can balance enjoying the local cuisine with ensuring your nutritional choices support your whole-body health. The 5 tips below make it easier to maintain your personalized nutrition wherever you are in the world.

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What Are Functional Foods and How Can They Be Part of a Balanced Diet?
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What Are Functional Foods and How Can They Be Part of a Balanced Diet?

There are a lot of buzzwords out there related to nutrition, health, and wellness. Most buzzwords refer to fads that come and go, but others are worth taking notice. One seemingly new trend is functional foods, which have been a nutritional option since the 1980s. However, there are some exciting new advancements in this food range.

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5 Daily Habits to Boost Well-Being
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5 Daily Habits to Boost Well-Being

Is it time to shake up your daily routine and re-energize your body without totally overhauling your life? You have control over what you think and feel. Start cultivating your daily happiness by being intentional about focusing on positivity in your life. Adopting just a few healthy daily habits can make all the difference in the world. Let’s take a look at some of the daily habits that can change your life for the better.

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The Amazing Benefits of Meal Prepping
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The Amazing Benefits of Meal Prepping

Now, picture this: You're halfway through a hectic day, feeling famished, and suddenly, like magic, you remember your meal prepped goodness is waiting for you. All you have to do is grab a portion, reheat it, and voila! A scrumptious, home-cooked meal that'll make your tummy smile. If you’re on the fence about meal prepping, here are several reasons why you should give it a try.

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Need More Energy? Magnesium May Help
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Need More Energy? Magnesium May Help

Magnesium, known as the anti-stress and sleep mineral, is also needed for energy production. Magnesium enables your cells to produce energy needed to perform daily bodily functions such as digestion, absorption, and utilization of macronutrients (protein, fats, and carbohydrates).

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Can Protein Help Decrease Appetite and Weight?
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Can Protein Help Decrease Appetite and Weight?

If you want to ward off those pesky cravings (especially the late-night ones), make sure you’re including enough protein in your diet. You’ll feel more satisfied after eating a protein-rich meal because protein intake suppresses hunger hormones and increases satiety hormones. Dietary protein gives a higher effect of satiety than carbohydrates and fat.

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How Do You Choose the Best Yogurt for Your Health?
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How Do You Choose the Best Yogurt for Your Health?

If you’re looking for the best yogurt choice when you are at the grocery store, the many brands, flavors, and varieties may be overwhelming. Let me guide you through the yogurt aisle and help you make a healthy choice!

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The Truth About Bread: Is It Unhealthy for You?
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The Truth About Bread: Is It Unhealthy for You?

If you've been looking to improve your diet and eat healthier, you may have heard to put bread on the <i>do not eat</i> list. Well, I’m here to tell you that it’s okay to eat bread and I’ll show you how to incorporate it into your diet!

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Dark Chocolate: A Heart-Healthy Indulgence
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Dark Chocolate: A Heart-Healthy Indulgence

You <i>may</i> be surprised to hear that there are several benefits to eating dark chocolate (yes, I said chocolate!), so let's sink our teeth into some of these excellent justifications for indulging in what, for many, is a terribly delicious habit.

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