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Non-Dairy Sources of Calcium

Ultra-processed dairy is a staple in American diets.  Many in our culture don’t know of the other more natural sources of calcium that are available in foods.  Calcium is an essential mineral helping us build and maintain strong teeth and bones.  Here’s the best non-dairy options out there… Leafy Greens:  Collard Greens and Kale are packed full of fiber, vitamins,…

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Solutions to Why You Don’t Exercise

Why do so many of us find it difficult to exercise?  Here we break down the top three reasons people use and provide some simple solutions.  Stepping out of classic definitions and personalizing your approach can go a long way… “I Don’t Have Time”:  Yes, everyone is busy.  We are all so busy that taking care of ourselves often takes…

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Ways to Navigate Unhealthy Food at a Party

Society does not make eating healthy easy!  If you’re heading out to a work function or a party with some friends, good chance the food options aren’t going to be healthy.  You don’t HAVE to eat everything in front of you!  Here’s a few strategies to keep you in control… Make a Commitment Beforehand:  Make a plan!  Studies show over…

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Things To Do After Cheat Days

Whether its the Super Bowl, a party, or you just wanted to pig out, it’s not the end of the world.  Don’t wait, get yourself right back on track the next day.  Here’s three things you can do to reset… Fast:  After over-indulging, you’re body has plenty of energy reserves.  If you’re waking up still kind of full from the…

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Reasons It’s Hard Giving Up Processed Foods

It’s not easy out there!  We’re fighting an uphill battle to reclaim our health.  If you’re having a hard time giving up the sweets or the crunch, here’s some of the underlying reasons… You’re Addicted:  Processed foods were designed to make you consumers.  Refined sugar has been shown to be as addictive as cocaine.  Refined carbohydrates take your body on…

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Considerations for Goal Setting

Resolutions are popular in the health and fitness industry.  Guess what!  The majority of them fail.  There are a lot of factors involved when attempting to make lasting and impactful change.  Set yourself up for success by considering these three essentials: Your Motivation:  Give yourself some time to honestly reflect on what is important to you.  Motivation can come in…

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Medical Recommendations We All Agree On

It’s definitely confusing getting health and medical advice these days.   There’s A LOT of conflicting information.  However, if you read through enough of articles and studies, consistent themes present themselves.  Here’s the Top 3 Health Habits that everyone agrees upon… Vegetables and Fruits:  There are very few cases where increasing the amount of vegetables and fruits in your diet…

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Hidden Ingredients to Avoid in All Processed Foods

Breaking up with processed foods high is a challenging process.  When produced with care, they can provide a supplement to a diet based on real foods.  However there are many dangerous ingredients in traditional processed foods.  Be mindful of these three ingredients when making decisions about what you are putting into your body. Highly Refined Vegetable Oils:  Polyunsaturated Fats (PUFA’s)…

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