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Large meal portions and extra servings can affect our waistline, our wallets and the fate of our planet. But, why exactly do we overeat? Why We Overeat Studies show that certain foods (especially sweets and fatty foods) have a drug-like effect, causing a pleasure sensation in the brain. Eating too much of these foods can “cause…
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Cocoa, known as “god food,” has been beloved by civilizations for centuries. It was considered an aphrodisiac and today, it’s consumed in large amounts. In fact, the average American eats about 9.5 pounds of chocolate each year. And this delicious dessert, when eaten in moderation, can have health benefits. Types of Chocolate While modern chocolate…
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Can an apple a day truly keep the doctor away? In some cases, they can! For National Apple Month, try these delicious apple recipes and boost your health. Apple Health Benefits Apples are very nutritious because they are packed with fiber, calcium, and vitamins, and eating apples can greatly impact your health. Studies have found that…
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Want to eat healthy, but don’t have the time? Forget fast food and takeout and try a meal subscription program instead. It’s a delicious, new way to enjoy family mealtime. The old fruit of the month club has been given a yummy makeover. There are now companies that are going beyond fruit and offering to…
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Scientists have long suspected that cinnamon has health benefits. Historically, cultures around the globe have believed for many years that cinnamon has medicinal properties. Now, emerging research shows that there are many health benefits of cinnamon. A study presented at the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology meeting suggests cinnamon may be a metabolic…
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We meditate and practice stress relieving techniques for better mental health. Yet, research shows that there’s another way to improve our cognitive capabilities. With brain boosting foods, we can eat our way to better mental health. Currently, there are 35.6 million people around the world living with dementia. According to the United Nations World Health Organization,…
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An “in-your-face” ad campaign was recently released by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta for their fight against childhood obesity. Many people objected to these ads which featured a picture of an obese child with taglines like: “it’s hard to be a little girl if you’re not” or “my fat may be funny to you but it’s…
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Why Your Brain Loves B6 This vitamin is essential for the brain’s production of critical chemicals, neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, and GABA and for myelin formation. Your nervous and immune systems along with your red blood cell metabolism and other important bodily functions require B6. Vitamin B6 Deficiencies Are Common Problems Depression, cognitive dysfunction,…
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This summer make blueberries your go-to treat. This versatile fruit can be eaten for every meal of the day. Plus, eating blueberries on a regular basis is shown to reduce stress. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that develops after a traumatic event, and recent PTSD clinical trials tested on rats found that…
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2017 brought us a lot of tasty food trends. Some were healthy, while others were indulgent like the Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino. A few of last year’s health food trends will continue into this year, which is great for our taste buds and our waistlines. Listed below are just some healthy foods to be on the…
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