Going Gluten-Free: Is It All It’s Cracked Up to Be?

Going gluten-free is the latest glorified diet trend which has gained even more momentum with The View co-host, Elisabeth Hasselbeck’s, G-Free Diet book. You’ve seen specialized cookbooks while browsing the bookstore, and you’ve probably noticed an increase in gluten-free food offerings in your supermarket and on restaurant menus. So what’s the real deal? Does gluten [...]

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Eating out can be challenging since you don’t have complete control over how your foods are prepared and what ingredients are used but you can definitely learn to make smarter choices and special requests. Next time you’re on the go and making a rush for some quick eats, keep these tips in mind: General Tips [...]

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With more than 26% of Americans now being classified as obese, it’s not only our waistlines that are getting bigger but so is the bill with an astonishing price tag of $147 billion, according to a recent study. In fact, almost 10% of our medical spending is going towards obesity related diseases like diabetes, heart [...]

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Improve Your Health . . . It Only Takes 1 Day a Week! What do the following people and places have in common: Sir Paul McCartney; Israel’s top restaurants; Kim O’Donnel of the Washington Post; Ghent, Belgium; and Michael Pollan? They’re all going meatless on Mondays! Meatless Monday is a non-profit initiative, in association with [...]

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For all of you iPhone users out there I highly recommend the iPhone app Restaurant Nutrition which is FREE and provides detailed analysis of common eateries such as Taco Bell, Dairy Queen, Chipotle, Chili’s, KFC, Burger King, McDonald’s, PF Chang’s, etc. Another favorite is Weight Tracker which costs $0.99. It is an easy way to [...]

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As America´s Nutrition Expert®, I know the importance of building a strong brand. As an entrepreneur, I recognize the value of sharing and gaining knowledge from others. That´s why I recently signed on six new interns. But these aren´t just any interns: they are VIRTUAL interns! Technology has made it possible for any savvy business [...]

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What isn’t there to love about summer? Beautiful sunny skies, long lazy days spent out of doors, barbeques, the beach…and the anticipation of getting to eat many of my favorite seasonal fruits! Heading to the farmer’s market is a mouth-watering way to spend a summer’s day, exploring all the fruits the season has to offer. [...]

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We’ve all been there. It’s 3 PM, you are exhausted and fading fast. The tired monster had crept up and bitten you from behind. So what do you do? You could grab an energy drink for a needed boost, and why not? They claim to give you superhuman powers such as the ability to fly [...]

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Summer is a great time for outdoor workouts, but the allergies that come with the season can bring down the motivation to be active. Unlike the spring pollen that causes red eyes and runny noses, summertime means that plants are no longer thriving and instead ferment ample mold growth, especially in more humid climates. Your [...]

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Have you ever struggled to get your kids to tell you more about their day than “fine” or “good”? I purchased both of the following products to help the conversation at mealtime and my kids look forward to playing these dinner games every time we sit down for a family meal. Make sure you let [...]

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