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Simply Eating Berries giveaway CLOSED

March 11, 2012 Food Giveaways

Eating berries is a great way to take charge of your health. Berries are known for their high levels of antioxidants, which are simply plant chemicals that destroy free radicals and repair the cellular damage they cause in our bodies. Berries are low in calories, but rich in essential vitamins and minerals like Vitamin C, [...]

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How to lose belly fat by simply eating better

March 1, 2012 Natural Foods

Losing weight can seem hard enough, but stubborn belly fat proves to be seriously difficult. “Muffin-tops” are sneaky little bastards. They don’t show up overnight, but gradually settle themselves around your waist like a permanent hula hoop. Eventually, the really unruly bulges meander their way up and over the top of your pants – and [...]

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7 Essential Cooking Tools to Help You Eat Better

February 23, 2012 Healthy Cooking

Without a doubt, the healthiest meals are the ones you cook at home. You can make cooking quick and convenient and with all natural ingredients if you have the right equipment. When I’m tired and running short on time, some of my favorite cooking tools help make the job of cooking a whole lot simpler. [...]

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Recipe: Strawberry Banana Almond Smoothie

February 9, 2012 Better Diet Project

Recipe:: Strawberry Banana Smoothie Ingredients: 1 cup frozen strawberries, sliced 1 large banana, sliced 2 cups almond milk, vanilla flavor 2 tbsp ground flaxseed 1 scoop soy protein powder (I use Whole Foods 360 brand) Instructions: Place all ingredients into a blender and cover. Blend until smooth. Pour into a travel mug or tumbler. Enjoy! [...]

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How much salt is enough?

February 8, 2012 Better Diet Project

According to the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans, adults should consume less than 2,300mg (approximately 1 teaspoon of salt) of sodium per day. For people with chronic diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes, or kidney disease, as well as older adults and African Americans, the recommended daily limit is 1,500mg, or roughly half a teaspoon [...]

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5 Reasons to grow your own food

February 2, 2012 Better Diet Project

It is 64 degrees today in North Carolina. It hard for me to wrap my mind around leaving my house for work in early February without a coat, scarf and gloves. I am enjoying the sun and the abilty to go for a walk after work without freezing – but is still a bit weird. [...]

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Better Diet Project: Oatmeal (#10)

February 1, 2012 Better Diet Project

Heart disease (including stroke) is the #1 killer of Americans. Since 1963, February has been proclaimed as American Heart Month to heighen awareness of heart disease. The American Heart Association (AHA) works to educate and empower individuals to undeerstand the risk factors for heart disease and to take measures to reduce these risks. Eating a nutritious diet is key [...]

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#Giveaway: V Day Pay Day!

January 25, 2012 Events

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, you might be in need of a little spending money. Maybe you want to get that extra special something for your Valentine, or maybe you want to get yourself a little something to make yourself feel extra special. Or maybe you are in need of a little boost to help [...]