Category: Nutrition
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How bad is all that sugar?
Sugar makes foods sweet and for many of us makes them delicious. It’s an important energy source for our bodies. It’s what we use when we’re doing vigorous activities and it’s the primary source of fuel for our brain. We need it to live. But eating too much sugar can lead to health problems over…
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Keep up Healthy Living in the Fall
September marks a month of change. Kids head back to school and people return to work from vacation. The days get shorter and the air begins to feel a bit crisper. While January is the official start of the New Year, September can feel like the start of a new year as you settle into…
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Are organic foods healthier?
If you’ve gone into a grocery store, you’ve likely seen organic foods. They often have their own separate section, with all organic foods together. Fruits and vegetables are the ones people are most familiar with, but you can get organic milk, meat and even cookies and ice cream. They often cost more than conventionally grown…
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Is Time-Restricted Eating Right for You?
One of the more popular diet trends in recent years is intermittent fasting. Intermittent fasting refers to various patterns of time-dependent eating. This means eating only at certain times. Examples include rotating between eating and fasting (or low calorie) days to time-restricted eating within the same day. What is Time-Restricted Eating? Time-restricted eating is a…