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Whole Grain Pasta Improves Blood Pressure

August 28, 2018

A recent study showed that a diet high in whole grains may assist in lowering high blood pressure by as much as 20 percent.

tags: blood pressure , healthy eating , heart health , whole grains , whole wheat pasta

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The Keto Diet Promises Big Weight Loss, But Is...

May 29, 2018

Cutting carbs and ramping up dietary fat comes with some major drawbacks. We looked into the details of the latest diet craze to break down the...

tags: diet , food , healthy eating , keto diet , nutrition , weight loss

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How to Rewire Your Brain to Love Healthy Habits

May 1, 2018

A habit is an action you do automatically. Why is it automatic? Because it's based on a cue you've established. But what if you could rewire ...

tags: breaking bad habits , habits , healthy habits

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Garden Taco Salad Recipe

April 24, 2018

This hearty meal is perfect after an intense workout. It's filled with electrolytes, healthy carbs to replenish your energy stores and protein...

tags: healthy carbs , healthy recipes , recipe , salad

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A Pessimist's Guide to Feeling More Optimistic

March 27, 2018

Optimism has been proven to help control stress, boost your mood, manage pain, support healthy lifestyle choices, and reduce your risk of dying...

tags: attitude , happiness , healthy lifestyle , healthy living , mental health , optimism , stress control

Chicken Curry Recipe

February 6, 2018

Recipe for Chicken Curry

tags: chicken , curry , healthy , recipes

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The 4 P's to Eating Healthy on the Road

July 11, 2017

Are you traveling this summer? Don't let hunger strike without a plan. Avoid temptation and follow our 4 P's to healthy eating on the road.

tags: eating , healthy eating , healthy living , summer , traveling

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Eating for Beauty: 6 Foods Your Skin Will Love

March 21, 2017

Fill your plate with nutrient-rich foods for younger-looking, glowing skin.

tags: healthy recipes , nutrition , recipes , skin

Mixed Berry Salsa Recipe

March 21, 2017

This mixed berry salsa is spicy and sweet, and packed with immune-boosting nutrients.

tags: blueberries , healthy recipes , raspberries , recipe , recipes , salsa

Gingery Strawberry-Kale Smoothie Recipe

March 21, 2017

This gingery strawberry-kale smoothie is rich in beta-carotene.

tags: carotene , ginger , healthy recipes , kale , recipe , recipes , smoothie , strawberry

Norwegian-Style Oven Roasted Salmon Recipe

March 21, 2017

This oven roasted salmon will give you the heart-healthy omega 3 fats and vitamin D that most people don't get enough of.

tags: healthy recipes , omega 3 , omega-3 fatty acids , recipe , recipes , salmon , vitamin d

Roasted Sliced Beets Recipe

March 21, 2017

These colorful, roasted beets are rich in nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3 that some research suggests may fight non-melanoma skin cancers.

tags: beets , healthy recipes , recipe , recipes

Almond Crusted Tilapia Recipe

March 21, 2017

This almond-crusted tilapia will help you get the essential fats and vitamins for optimal health.

tags: almonds , healthy recipes , recipe , recipes , tilapia

On-the-Go Snack Mix Recipe

March 21, 2017

Get your almond fix with this quick, on-the-go snack mix.

tags: almonds , healthy recipes , healthy snacks , recipe , recipes

Chocolate Cherry Pudding Recipe

March 21, 2017

Get your chocolate fix with this healthy chocolate cherry pudding.

tags: cherry , chocolate , healthy recipes , recipe , recipes

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How 10 Minutes Can Change Your Life

March 7, 2017

Research shows that even ten minutes a day can have a surprisingly significant effect.

tags: connect , exercise , healthy eating , lifestyle changes , meditate , meditation , play , ten minutes

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6 Junk-Food Makeovers

February 6, 2017

When your taste buds are demanding a little junk food, just healthy-up those cravings so you can indulge occasionally without busting your good...

tags: diet , healthy eating , weight

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5 Holiday Healthy Food Swaps

December 15, 2016

Make healthy choices, while still enjoying the holidays, with these smart swaps

tags: healthy diet , healthy food choices , healthy holiday food

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Whole Grain Pasta Improves Blood Pressure

The Keto Diet Promises Big Weight Loss, But Is...

How to Rewire Your Brain to Love Healthy Habits

Garden Taco Salad Recipe

A Pessimist's Guide to Feeling More Optimistic

Chicken Curry Recipe

The 4 P's to Eating Healthy on the Road

Eating for Beauty: 6 Foods Your Skin Will Love

Mixed Berry Salsa Recipe

Gingery Strawberry-Kale Smoothie Recipe

Norwegian-Style Oven Roasted Salmon Recipe

Roasted Sliced Beets Recipe

Almond Crusted Tilapia Recipe

On-the-Go Snack Mix Recipe

Chocolate Cherry Pudding Recipe

How 10 Minutes Can Change Your Life

6 Junk-Food Makeovers

5 Holiday Healthy Food Swaps

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Healthy Living

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