As the third week of the summer season begins, most women, including myself, will be slipping back into their bathing suits. For some women, standing in front of a three-way mirror in the dressing room can feel like slow torture as they notice specific changes in their hips and thighs that were not there the […]
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If you’re trying to cut back on red meat but still enjoy a tasty burger, it’s possible to find healthy and delicious plant-based substitutes for the traditional meat burger if you know what to look for when browsing the grocery freezer. Look for ingredients you recognize or have in your kitchen You should
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When most cooking oils at the grocery store begin with plant names like cottonseed, sunflower, corn, grapeseed, rice bran, soy, and safflower, you might think they are a healthy choice. I’m not embarrassed to admit that I used to think they were. However, how these oils react to high heat levels when cooking doesn’t
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Being told a few days later, after your yearly check-up, that you have high cholesterol and need to watch what you eat doesn’t mean you can only eat from a specific, repetitive list of foods. Feeling worried and thinking that eating may no longer be enjoyable and that you have limited food choices is
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When all the parts of the digestive system work well, the body will produce a sufficient amount of GLP-1 hormone and two other important hormones, CCK and PYY. These three hormones are secreted in the gut during or at the beginning of a meal. Then they travel through the vagus nerve and bloodstream to
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First, many people may not be aware that GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide) is a hormone naturally produced in the small intestine, brain, and pancreas. It’s released after a meal to help the body control blood sugar levels by causing the pancreas to release insulin to prevent blood sugar levels from becoming too high or too low.
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When you need a quick bite to eat after a long day at work or a fast breakfast or lunch on the go, having some healthy food swaps available in your pantry is helpful to keep you on track to healthier eating.
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In today’s fast-paced world, grocery shopping can often feel like a mundane task that needs to be completed quickly, causing us to rush through the aisles, especially the produce section.
Feelings of loneliness, anger, frustration, and anxiety often trigger emotional eating. However, there are at least five other factors that can cause overeating, leading to weight gain.
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Avoiding smoking, limiting fried foods, and exercising a few times a week are great ways to keep your heart healthy. However, being aware of the added sugars in certain foods is a bonus for all your hard work. Added sugars are sugars that do not occur naturally in food but are added during processing or
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