Tag: health
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Can processed foods be part of a healthy diet?
From frozen meals to luncheon meats to cereals to soda pop, processed foods are a part of most people’s diet. They’re convenient and taste good. And as our lives have gotten busier, it becomes harder to resist the Siren call of processed foods. But can processed foods be part of a healthy diet? For years,…
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Not All Calories are Created Equal
Calories, calories and more calories. We have an obsession with counting calories. Look at any food label and right there at the top, usually bigger than anything else, are the calories. And we even have calories listed on restaurants menus. It’s as if food is only good for the calories it provides. And therefore it…
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Why don’t more people exercise?
Only about half of people are sufficiently active. This is based on recommendations adults get at least 150 min/wk of moderate or 75 min/wk of vigorous activity (or a combination of the two). Exercise has numerous health benefits such as preventing disease and can add years to your life. Given these numerous health benefits, why…
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How to Keep up Your Healthy Routine During the Holidays
With Christmas and New Year’s around the corner, the festive season is upon us. A time to connect with family and friends, whether it’s a workplace party, a friend’s get-together or even a quiet night at home watching Christmas movies. While enjoyable, these events can disrupt your healthy lifestyle habits. A recent survey reported nearly…