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Category Archives: Diet

Sugar Substitutes: 7 Healthy Alternatives

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A sign was posted in a local supermarket recently that cried “Fat is in; Sugar is out”. Saturated fats have been the poster child of obesity for the last several decades.  With new studies coming on the scene decrying the sugar companies of fraudulent scientific reports, though, nutritionists are able to admit what they have […]

These 10 Foods Could Be Causing Your Breakouts

The health and appearance of your skin is directly linked to the food that you eat, meaning that your diet could be responsible for your breakouts.  Want to know which foods you need to cut out? Here are 10 foods that are common culprits when it comes to triggering acne: Dairy Products The link between […]

How Does Green Tea Affect Your Skin?

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There are many different varieties of green tea out there, and these all boast some truly incredible properties. From being able to reduce the visible signs of aging to treating oily skin and acne, here are just a few of the ways in which green tea can affect your skin. It is a Powerful Anti-Aging […]

12 Popular Diet Myths That Are Actually Harmful

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With obesity being so prevalent in this day and age, diets are becoming increasingly popular, and there are now so many different diets being touted out there. There is definitely nothing wrong with trying to improve your eating habits. In fact, this would benefit your health in numerous ways. However, you need to make sure […]

Healthy Alternatives to Your Favorite Junk Food

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What if you could enjoy your favorite junk foods and keep your figure? If it sounds too good to be true, it’s not! Here are some healthy alternatives for the most popular junk foods, so you can surge forth confidently for a more health-conscious year! Mexican Food Lots of fried chips, the giant deep-fried beef […]

Some Recipes Are Just Way Too Easy

Pizza on French bread

Sometimes we just need something quick and easy, with ingredients that are easy to keep around the housel  Here are my favorite ‘way too easy’ recipes! 3 2 1 Microwave Cake – Whether you live in a dorm or spend your life in a cubicle, these amazingly easy cake recipe is impossible not to keep […]

Build a Better Salad

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Salads sound like the perfect “healthy” meal – a base of colorful vegetables accented with flavor.  But there are landmines everywhere at a salad bar.  I mean, the macaroni salad alone would set you back a day’s worth of fat and calories (and probably sodium too). But don’t worry, you can still get all the […]

Bento Box Lunch Ideas

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While it may still take the same amount of time altogether, most of us might have an hour on the weekend versus ten to twelve minutes every week day morning. There always seems to be too much to do before getting out the door, and having a homemade lunch pre-made and ready to go is […]

Tasty and Healthy Dips

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I’m a huge fan of dips, whether I’m just at home or at a party. However, it’s not typically the healthiest option when you are in the mood to munch. But there are ways to reduce the fat and calories and boost the nutrients in your snack. Here are a few healthy dip recipes that […]