6 Best Stress Reducing Foods

A fast paced, busy lifestyle has become synonymous with American culture and has caused a rise in stress-related illnesses.  Stress can cause the increased production of free radicals, which can have damaging effects on the body.  Many of the foods below contain compounds that can help combat these free radicals.  Eat these six foods below [...]

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Are you getting enough dietary fiber?  According to statistics, you are most likely falling short.  The average American consumes a meager 12 to 17 grams per day, which is only about half the amount recommended. Dietary fiber is a type of carbohydrate that is present in the plant foods we eat.  What makes it different [...]

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“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day” isn’t just a myth.  Eating breakfast can provide you with energy for the rest of your day and can actually help you lose weight! Breakfast provides a numerous number of benefits such as, improved concentration and performance throughout the day and a more well-rounded diet full [...]

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Memorial day is coming up, and than means outdoor barbeques and parties. The long weekend is prime for overdoing our diets, as it can be extremely hard to avoid overindulging. Here are some tips for making out this long weekend without expanding your waistline: Appetizers Fried foods can be a tempting, but high calorie appetizer [...]

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Beets are becoming increasingly popular as gourmet chefs & top restaurants incorporate them into menus for their earthy sweetness, beautiful colors, and high nutrient content.  Though beets have the highest sugar content of any vegetable, they are low in calories, high in fiber and rich in folic acid, magnesium and potassium.  Their greens are incredibly [...]

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Cleanses have been gaining popularity with countless celebrities singing their praises. Cleanses often consist of only drinking juices for days or weeks with no solid foods. There are also countless supplements marketed as cleanses with celebrity product endorsement like Kim Kardashian’s and Quik Trim. Most people don’t realize these can be dangerous to your health [...]

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In 2004, a revealing documentary came out called Super Size Me, which criticized fast food for playing a major role in the obesity epidemic.  The documentary gained widespread recognition and helped to educate a broad audience about the negative health effects of consuming fast food on a regular basis.  It is now widely known that [...]

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In addition to a healthy diet and exercise, sleep is absolutely essential to health. Unfortunately, the majority of Americans are falling short of the recommended 8 hours of sleep per night. This is not just a matter of decreased productivity throughout the day; there is substantial evidence that suggests a link between sleep deprivation and an increased [...]

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This week, I’m so excited to be working with the National Honey Board again with their Minor League Baseball program. I will be traveling to Indy and Memphis where I will be talking about easy ways to boost energy levels whether you’re a professional athlete or a Little Leaguer.   For a quick energy boost, [...]

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As a registered dietitian, boot camp coach and mom of two daughters, I get a lot of nutritional supplement questions. And with so many supplement options on the market today, it can be hard to know what the best choices are for you and your family. One supplement I highly recommend to family, friends, clients [...]

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