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8 Ways to Add More Water to Your Diet

8 Ways to Add More Water to Your Diet

Kayla Sheely , 08/06/2015

Since our bodies are made of about two thirds water, we need to consume enough water for an optimal diet. But the truth is that most Americans don’t drink enough water, leaving much of our nation in a state of chronic dehydration.

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A Little Obsession Can Be a Good Thing When it Comes to Healthy Eating

Coach Caroline, 08/05/2015

What is a “healthy relationship with food”? What does it mean to be “obsessed” with food? Eating a heart-healthy, vegetable-rich diet in a fast-food, pleasure-driven culture is difficult but not impossible.

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Sprouts: A Powerhouse of Low Calorie Nutrients

Coach Melanie, 08/03/2015

Sprouts may not be the first thing that come to mind when you are thinking of nutrient-dense foods, but they make a tasty, nutritious addition to the meals you love! Want to grow your own? Here's how to do it.

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Best Foods for Diabetes Management

Best Foods for Diabetes Management

Kate Glover, 07/30/2015

With millions of people living with diabetes, and new diagnoses every day, how can we excel at diabetes management? Here are 5 foods that will help you manage and maybe even reverse your diabetes.

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Don’t Let Modern-Day Sirens Ruin Your Weight Loss Plan

Coach Caroline, 07/27/2015

Have you ever felt totally committed to a weight loss plan, but then found yourself giving in to unhealthy temptations? What should you do when approaching a sticky-bun situation?

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Green smoothies are a simple way to make healthy eating easy

A Simple Way to Make Healthy Eating Easier

Kayla Sheely, 07/23/2015

Whether you are a healthy eating pro or you have to choke down leafy greens, there is a simple way to make healthy eating easier: green smoothies.

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Is Coffee to Blame for Sabotaging Your Weight Loss?

Is Coffee to Blame for Sabotaging Your Weight Loss?

Eric Baron, 07/20/2015

Coffee doesn’t have the bad reputation that it used to, partly due to new studies and coffee companies’ big-time marketing efforts. But what’s at risk? Could it be that your coffee is to blame for stalling or even reversing your weight loss?

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Beware of "I Don't Care"

Beware of “I Don’t Care” When It Comes to Food Choices

Coach Caroline, 07/14/2015

If one single thought pattern can undermine your efforts to eat healthy more than any other, it’s probably these three little words: I don’t care.

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Fast Food vs Healthy Eating: Conclusion

Fast Food vs Healthy Eating: Conclusion

Kate Glover and Kayla Sheely, 07/09/2015

Could changing just one meal a day make a noticeable difference in satiety, energy levels, and productivity? There was only one way to find out: compare a week of fast food lunches to a week of healthy lunches made with Healthy Food Now recipes.

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How to Use Anticipation as a Healthy Eating Habit

Coach Caroline, 07/07/2015

Anticipation can actually increase the enjoyment you get from food. Let’s look at how you can use anticipation as healthy eating habit to aid your quest for lasting health and thinness.

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