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4 Detox Myths You Should Dispel Before The Next “Deep Cleanse”

4 Detox Myths You Should Dispel Before The Next “Deep Cleanse”

Eric Baron, 01/26/2016

Juice cleanses, colonics, special diets, fasting, and crash dieting—these are mainstays of the detox industry. But underneath the commercials and often outright bogus claims, there are some simple “truths” that turn out to be myths.

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5 Myths About Protein

Coach Melanie, 01/21/2016

Most peoples' opinions about protein are based on what we were taught as children--that protein is the most favorable of all nutrients. But is this accurate?

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How to Cure Hedonic Hunger

Coach Caroline, 01/12/2016

Have you ever had the urge to eat when you weren’t really hungry? If you apply these healthy eating habits, over time you’ll find it easier and easier to say no to hedonic hunger.

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You Can’t Really Control What You Eat

Coach Caroline, 12/15/2015

You can’t really control what you put in your mouth. Willpower is weak and short-lived. But the good news is that you can choose to live by a set of guidelines that make healthy eating easier.

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Hunger and Food Addiction

Coach Melanie, 12/10/2015

Are you really hungry or is it the food addiction calling your name? Most people would say they aren’t food addicts, but in reality, they are. How do you know if you are?

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How to Keep a Healthy Diet During the Holidays

Coach Caroline, 12/08/2015

Whether you’re a fledgling at plant-strong eating or a long-time nutritarian, maintaining a healthy diet through the yuletide can be a challenge. Hopefully you can use these strategies to navigate your way through the coming food fest.

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Can Red Meat In Your Diet Plan Shrink Your Brain?

Can Red Meat In Your Diet Plan Shrink Your Brain?

Eric Baron, 11/20/2015

Fast foods, red meat, and excessive snacking on junk can cause weight gain—or place you at higher risk for diabetes, heart attack, stroke, and cancer. But did you know that those foods might also shrink your brain?

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You Need Help to Change Your Diet

Coach Caroline, 10/26/2015

Many of us buy into the belief that we have to live around highly stimulating and addictive foods and somehow learn to NOT eat them. But it's extremely difficult to consistently resist bad food sitting in plain sight. What to do?

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8 Ways to Help Prevent Cancer Through a Healthy Diet

Coach Melanie, 10/20/2015

Many people have lost a family member, loved one, or friend to cancer. It is devastating, to say the least, and leaves you feeling helpless -- but are we really? No. Nutrient-dense plant foods provide anti-cancer benefits.

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Plan, Plan, Plan

Coach Caroline, 10/19/2015

Formulating a food plan is important, but preparing for various and numerous roadblocks (like free samples!) is a crucial element of a lasting healthy diet. Here are some tools that will gradually make healthy eating much easier.

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