Fast Fat Facts

With all the weight loss fads and health kicks, we have become brainwashed that fat is bad, but that is not the case for all fats. Fat is imperative for our health and wellness. Fat is responsible for transporting the fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E & K) into and around your body. Fat maintains healthy…

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The ‘ins’ and ‘outs’ of Anxiety

There are different degrees of anxiety with symptoms ranging from mild to severe anxiety to all-out anxiety/panic attacks. A mild example would be that you worry over family or medical issues or you feel jittery before an important interview. These are very natural reactions. We can all experience anxiety at some point in our lives,…

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Healthy Popcorn

Along with chocolate and cheesecake, popcorn is on my list of favorite foods. For years I loved to walk in a movie theater and smell the buttery goodness. That is until I learned how terribly unhealthy it is for our bodies with all those trans-fats and fake butter. I haven’t had movie popcorn since, but…

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Digestive Do’s and Don’ts

In order to be really healthy, you need to make sure you have good digestion (and good elimination). Unfortunately there is a long list of common digestive issues that many people can’t resolve and just resign themselves to live with the issues. No digestive issue will be healed overnight, and there’s no magic pill to…

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Foods for Healthy Skin

Our ancient ancestors spent their days hunting deer and gathering berries in the forests. Today, our idea of “hunting and gathering” involves driving to the nearest pizzeria or drive-thru. There are a number of proponents who support a more natural diet that hearkens back to a simpler time – before fried foods, microwavable conveniences, and…

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