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On the Go? Here's 20 Unprocessed Finger Foods
They say, “Be wary of the middle aisles of the grocery store.” Who is the mysterious “they?” And what happens in the middle? “The...
By: Staff | August 01, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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How Many of These Heart Disease Myths Do You Believe?
Each year, heart disease kills more people in the United States than all types of cancer combined. Most of these deaths result fro...
By: Staff | January 27, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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6 Workplace Health Hacks
It’s no secret that prolonged sitting and inactivity can be one potential contributor to possible health risks; like, weight gain,...
By Staff | January 25, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Men’s Health Features Real Appeal
Air Force vet George Ranson was trim and fit when he left the service almost 20 years ago. Over time, though, the scale ticked up ...
By: Staff | February 13, 2020 | Real Appeal
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Four Things Men Can Do for Better Health
Taking care of your health is important and it’s something everyone – including men– should make a priority. Especially if you wa...
By Staff | October 30, 2017 | Real Appeal
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Sneaky Habits That May Be Sabotaging Your Health
Sure, it's the most wonderful time of the year, but somewhere between cutting up cubes of stale bread for the homemade stuffing, m...
By: Lindsay J. Warner | December 02, 2019 | EatingWell
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10 Resolutions Health Experts Wish You Would Make
Year after year, we tend to recycle the same resolutions lose weight, save money, go to the gym, and often with little success. In...
By: Brittany Risher | December 17, 2020 | Real Simple
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This Fruit Salad Favorite Is Great for Your Heart
Raspberries are one of the most popular berries in the world. This delicate fruit boasts a sweet-tart flavor and a velvety texture...
By: Andrea Mathis, LD, RDN, MA | January 27, 2021 | EatingWell
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8 Fun Workouts That Don’t Feel Like Working Out
Maybe you’re not interested in doing a high-intensity workout, or the idea of the weight room makes you shudder. That doesn’t mean...
By: Molly Hurford | June 18, 2018 | Rally Health
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Fitting Healthy Snacks Into Your Day
We have become a nation of snackers. At the grocery store, we are bombarded with quick, convenient, "grab and go" options includin...
By: Abby Olson, R.D.N., L.D. | August 01, 2019 | Environmental Nutrition
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Healthy Ways to Adapt Recipes
Can you call your grandmother's beloved bread pudding a healthy recipe? Scrumptious as it may be, it probably isn't what you'd cal...
By: Staff | May 14, 2020 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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How Better Habits Helped a Mom Drop 60 Pounds [Video]
Christina Shahan is a supervisor at work, and a mom at home. “I’m always having to worry about being in charge of others,” she say...
By: Caroline Roberts | August 11, 2020 | Rally Health
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How a New Mom Dropped More Than 30 Pounds [Video]
When Kelsey King was pregnant with her first child, she was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Her doctor told her that if she d...
By: Caroline Roberts | July 21, 2020 | Rally Health
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Are You Eating Your Vegetables the Right Way?
We all know we need to eat our veggies. But is it better to eat them raw or cooked? Is a fresh broccoli slaw, for example, better ...
By: Michelle Konstantinovsky | July 20, 2018 | Rally Health
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Dietary Fiber: Essential for a Healthy Diet
Eat more fiber. You've probably heard it before. But do you know why fiber is so good for your health? Dietary fiber -- found mai...
By: Staff | May 12, 2021 | Mayo Clinic
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9 Unhealthy Coping Habits That End Up Hurting More Than Helping
Make sure your methods for getting through tough times are actually healthy, not harmful, in the long run. We all find ways to co...
By: Maggie Seaver | December 17, 2020 | Real Simple
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7 Benefits of Exercise (Other Than Weight-Loss)
In theory, most of us know that exercise is good for us. We’re aware that it can help us lose weight or maintain our current weigh...
By: Staff | February 24, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Maintaining a Healthy Weight Can Help You Live Longer
New research from Harvard University found following these five habits could extend the years--and quality--of your life. By now,...
By: Lauren Wicks | March 17, 2021 | EatingWell
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How Real Appeal Helped a Woman Lose 25 Pounds [Video]
In her first year with her employer, Jamie Harrigan attended her company holiday party wearing a simple sequined black outfit. Her...
By: Caroline Roberts | August 06, 2020 | Rally Health
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How Healthy Is Sparkling or Mineral Water?
Mineral water, sparkling water, tonic water, club soda, flavored water. There are so many water options to choose from, but how do...
By: Staff | March 31, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Want to Cut Sugar, Salt, or Fat? Retrain Your Taste Buds
We don’t usually overeat on salmon and broccoli, but many of us find it hard to say no to another slice of pizza or cake. That’s n...
By: Kate Rockwood | August 02, 2018 | Rally Health
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Self Care and Your Waistline
Reaching a healthy weight isn’t something that happens only when you’re at the gym or watching what you eat. It’s influenced by th...
By: Kate Rockwood | September 24, 2019 | Rally Health
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7 Time-Saving Hacks That Make Healthy Home Cooking a Breeze
Always scrambling for time in the kitchen? Or swapping your meal plan for take-out menus, when time runs tight? We feel you. Yet&n...
By: Kate Rockwood | July 27, 2018 | Rally Health
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In It Together - How a Diet Partner Helps You Lose Weight
For years, the M&M’s on a secretary’s desk at the Trumbull County courthouse in northeastern Ohio were Claudia Cabot’s downfall. C...
By: Courtney Rubin | October 30, 2019 | Rally Health
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9 Workouts That You Can Absolutely Fit Into Your Day
Most of us have plans to work out more, get healthier, and maybe even drop a pound or 10. It’s on our to-do lists, and it tops our...
By: Molly Hurford | July 03, 2018 | Rally Health
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How Long Does it Take to Digest Food?
“Digestion is the process of breaking food down into the nutrients your body can use. It starts at your mouth and finishes at the ...
By: Staff | May 12, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Fruit Kabobs With Yogurt Honey Dip
This simple, sweet and healthy treat is delicious and good for you too. Probiotics in the yogurt introduce beneficial bacteria to ...
By: Digestive Health Team | June 11, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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Stuffed Pork Loin
Try this lighter pork chop recipe. Pork loin makes it leaner than traditional pork chops, and stuffing these chops with vegetables...
By: Digestive Health Team | August 31, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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Sweet and Sour Turkey Meatballs
This recipe offers a tangy sweet and sour taste but calls for ground turkey breast instead of ground beef, cutting down on calorie...
By: Digestive Health Team | March 30, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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Loaded Baked Potato With Black Beans
Turn your potato into a healthy meal! Try this protein-packed vegetarian meal for days when you don’t have time to cook. Bake the ...
By: Digestive Health Team | May 30, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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Sweet Banana Smoothie
This banana smoothie recipe includes low-fat dairy products and can be combined with canned soft fruits (such as peaches, pears or...
By: Digestive Health Team | May 07, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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4 Harmful Habits That Get in the Way of Weight Loss
If you’re hoping to lose weight, don’t let problematic eating habits get in your way. Four behaviors can prevent you from mak...
By: Digestive Health Team | July 16, 2018 | Cleveland Clinic
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3 Tips to Get Back on Track (and 3 Pitfalls to Avoid)
Things were going great — you were losing a pound a week. Then, suddenly, the number on your scale wouldn’t budge … a...
By: Digestive Health Team | November 14, 2018 | Cleveland Clinic
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Spicy Roasted Chickpeas
Looking for a nibble with zing that’s still a vegetable? This recipe packs protein and fiber with some spice. Bring to a party, se...
By: Digestive Health Team | April 29, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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Recipe: Pumpkin Bars
These dense, moist bars are sweet enough to satisfy a craving but they won’t send you into a sugar rush. Bonus: There are no refin...
By: Digestive Health Team | December 20, 2018 | Cleveland Clinic
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10 Best Lunch Foods
While lunch is often an afterthought when it comes to meal planning, what you eat midday can make a big difference in how you feel...
By: Sarah Anzlovar, MS, LDN, RDN | February 16, 2021 | EatingWell
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3 Foods You Should Pitch (and Why)
Cleaning out the fridge? Think beyond those shelves that need scrubbing, our dietitians advise. Consider tossing three popula...
By: Digestive Health Team | September 05, 2018 | Cleveland Clinic
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Things That Can Happen to Your Body When You Cut Out Sugar
Data suggests that daily sugar intake for 90% of Americans regularly exceeds the Dietary Guidelines' recommendation, a statistic t...
By: Carolyn Williams, PhD, RD | March 31, 2021 | EatingWell
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5 Excellent Reasons to Take a Walk Today
People who walk regularly swear by the health and psychological benefits of their daily jaunt. Here, wellness expert Michael Roize...
By: Staff | March 10, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Eat These Foods Every Day (Or at Least Once a Week)
Improving your diet can seem like a lofty goal, one that people often think requires rigid self-discipline and sacrifice. Cupcakes...
By: Kelly Bilodeau | August 06, 2018 | Harvard Health Letters
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5 Dessert Recipes That Won’t Destroy Your Diet
How do you satisfy your sweet tooth when you’re trying to eat healthy? Try your hand at creating your own treats — with ingr...
By: Digestive Health Team | December 20, 2018 | Cleveland Clinic
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5 Dessert Recipes That Won’t Destroy Your Diet
How do you satisfy your sweet tooth when you’re trying to eat healthy? Try your hand at creating your own treats — with ingr...
By: Digestive Health Team | August 20, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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12 Yoga Poses You Can Do Wherever
Afternoon slump? Stressed over your workload? Need ways to de-stress or refocus after juggling work or online learning assistance ...
By: Staff | March 10, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Bad Food Habits at Work? Get Back on Track in 5 Steps
Does it feel like your workplace is conspiring against your aims to eat healthier? You're right. It probably is. And you're not al...
By: Staff | April 14, 2021 | Mayo Clinic
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5 Tips To Help You Snack Healthier at Work
Eating healthy doesn’t apply solely to what you consume for breakfast, lunch and dinner. That is, unless the only time you eat is ...
By: Staff | April 14, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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8 Clever Ways to Stay Hydrated
It's really easy to get dehydrated -- not to mention sunburned -- come summertime. "Staying hydrated in the heat can be more chall...
By: Alex Van Buren | July 30, 2019 | Tribune Health Columnists
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What Are Cruciferous Vegetables, and Why Are They So Good for You?
A few years ago a patient came into my office complaining of migraines. He said, “You might think I’m crazy, doc, but I get headac...
By: Staff | March 17, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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5 Worst Lunch Foods
Your healthy breakfast is long gone. Your stomach is starting to growl loudly enough for coworkers to hear. You have an hour for l...
By: Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RD, LD | February 10, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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How Your Friends Can Help You Lose Weight
Research suggests that the health decisions of your social circle can greatly influence your health behaviors. If your group is he...
By: Staff | January 30, 2020 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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The Beginner’s Guide to Healthy Meal Prep
If your plan to churn out healthy homemade dinners all week tends to come completely unraveled by Thursday (thank goodness for tha...
By: Staff | May 30, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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How to Sneak More Activity Into Your Day
You probably know that regular physical activity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. It lowers your risk of chronic healt...
By: Staff | March 30, 2020 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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The Secret to Staying Motivated
There are lots of reasons to exercise. Maybe your doctor recommended you lose weight to improve your health. Maybe your spouse or ...
By: Staff | September 04, 2020 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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4 Steps to Healthier Habits
Want to change an unhealthy habit? Maybe your diet's off the rails or you're binge-watching TV instead of going for a walk after w...
By: Staff | February 13, 2020 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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How Many Calories Does Your Favorite Exercise Burn?
Being active is important for any weight-loss or weight-maintenance program. When you're active, your body uses more energy (calor...
By: Staff | January 09, 2020 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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Fast Dinner Tips for Hectic Days
Do your intentions to eat well seem to fly out the window when life gets busy? No matter how long your to-do list, stay grounded a...
By: Staff | April 02, 2020 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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8 Techniques to Beat Your Cravings
The foods you crave are likely to be high in sugar, fats and carbohydrates -- such as pizza, chocolate, cake, chips and ice cream....
By: Staff | March 31, 2021 | Mayo Clinic
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How to Pack a Power Lunch
When you're hungry for lunch, how often do you just grab whatever's available, even relying on a vending machine to supply your mi...
By: Staff | February 13, 2020 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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The Connection Between Sleep and Weight
Sleep and weight may be connected in some surprising ways. Not only can how much you weigh affect the quality of your sleep, new r...
By: Staff | June 25, 2020 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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Outdoor Exercise: 8 Smart Tips
Exercising outdoors is one of the perks of nice weather. However, outdoor workouts do require a few precautions. Keep your exerci...
By: Staff | May 19, 2020 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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How to Use Food to Help Your Body Fight Inflammation
The term "anti-inflammatory diet" gets thrown around in nutrition conversations a lot these days. But why is inflammation bad for ...
By: Staff | February 19, 2020 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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Understanding Your Eating Triggers
Do certain situations, moods or times of day prompt you to overeat? Use these examples to get ideas on how to overcome your common...
By: Staff | August 31, 2020 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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How Meat and Poultry Can Fit Into a Healthy Diet
A healthy, balanced diet includes a variety of protein foods from both animal and plant sources. Like fish, eggs, nuts and beans, ...
By: Staff | March 06, 2020 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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How to Boost Flavor and Cut Calories When You Cook
Healthy cooking doesn't mean that you have to become a gourmet chef or invest in expensive cookware. You can use basic cooking tec...
By: Staff | April 21, 2020 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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Are You Drinking the Right Water?
Once upon a time, quenching your thirst was as simple as placing a glass under a faucet. And while that’s still a valid (and healt...
By: KATE ROCKWOOD | June 07, 2018
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8 Anti-Inflammatory Foods That Soothe Anxiety
Fight anxiety by eating anti-inflammatory foods that supply key brain nutrients. One-third of Americans will experience prolonged...
By: Carolyn Williams, Ph.D., R.D. | June 11, 2020 | EatingWell
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8 Walking Tips for Beginners
Walking is a gentle, low-impact cardiovascular exercise that can ease you into a higher level of fitness and health. It's safe and...
By: Staff | December 30, 2020 | Mayo Clinic
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Meet the Weight Loss-Friendly Nutrient That Could Help You Sleep
Fiber has been getting some good press in recent years. What used to only be a tool for constipation relief found in prunes or a s...
By: Lauren Wicks and Lisa Valente, M.S., R.D. | March 18, 2020 | EatingWell
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Are You Using the Right Olive Oil? How to Pick the Best One
My kids enjoyed a good laugh at my expense while at the grocery store the other day. Apparently, I was taking way too long in the ...
By: Casey Seidenberg | July 13, 2018 | The Washington Post
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6 Ways to Stay Fit While Staying Home
“Trying to preserve some sense of normalcy is really important for people’s well-being,” said Dr. Russell G. Buhr, a pulmonologist...
By: Anna Goldfarb | March 29, 2020 | The New York Times
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Stuck Inside? Keep Walking
Taking an extra 4,000 steps a day might reduce our risk of dying prematurely, even if those steps are not swift, according to larg...
By: Gretchen Reynolds | April 23, 2020 | The New York Times
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Mexican Avocado and Black Bean Salad
The soluble fiber and monounsaturated fatty acids in this hearty black bean and avocado salad helps fight cholesterol -- which ult...
By: Staff | February 10, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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9 Ways to Get Past a Plateau
You've started a new plan to get to a healthier weight but at some point you find you've hit a plateau and just can't seem to lose...
By: Sharon Lehrman, M.P.H., R.D.N. | October 23, 2019 | Environmental Nutrition
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5 Delicious Salmon Recipes
With unique taste and even better health benefits these creative dishes are great for a variety of occasions. From burgers to sala...
By: Staff | October 03, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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5 Habits That Can Kick-Start Weight Loss
If you want to lose weight and improve your health, you may be focused on what you'll need to give up. But adding positive behavio...
By: Staff | July 01, 2020 | Mayo Clinic
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The Trick to Feeling Better About Your Body
Do you despair when comparing the way you look with the way you feel you should look? Do you constantly pick yourself apart and di...
By: Staff | May 04, 2021 | Mayo Clinic
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3 Easy Ways to Practice Body Positivity Right Now
When it comes to weight and body image, the American public is on the receiving end of a lot of mixed messages. The body positivit...
By: Leslie Goldman | May 04, 2021 | EatingWell
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6 High-Fiber Foods That Cost Under $1 Per Serving
Shocking but true: Just 5 percent of Americans meet the recommended goals for fiber, 25 grams for women and 38 grams for men, acco...
By: Karla Walsh | April 09, 2020 | EatingWell
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5 Healthy Fall Foods You Should Be Eating, According to a Registered Dietician
These classic fall foods will help strengthen your immune system and fight off chronic disease. As we move into the cooler months...
By: Laura Fisher | December 17, 2020 | Real Simple
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Meatless Beet Burgers
Using beets in these meatless burgers gives them a red-meat look without the beef. They also have a chewy texture due to the quino...
By: Staff | January 08, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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A Breakfast Burrito To Go
Skip the drive-through. Make your own breakfast burrito. In a small skillet, saute 1/2 cup chopped tomato, 2 tablespoons chopped o...
By: Mayo Clinic Staff | September 03, 2019 | Mayo Clinic
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Why Drinking Water Is Key
Do you drink enough water each day? If not, your overall health may be taking a toll. And why is drinking water important? Drinkin...
By: Kristen N. Smith, Ph.D., R.D.N. | July 30, 2019 | Environmental Nutrition
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Is It Better to Cut Calories or Move More for Weight Loss?
Cutting calories appears to promote weight loss more effectively than does increasing exercise. The key to weight loss is to cons...
By: Staff | August 19, 2020 | Mayo Clinic
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Apple Chips
These apple chips are a healthy alternative to junk food and potato chips. Use them to create a colorful food gift or snack for a ...
By: Staff | November 04, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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3 Ways Breakfast Can Help You Control Your Weight
Some research suggests that regularly eating a healthy breakfast may help you lose excess weight and maintain your weight loss. Bu...
By: Staff | September 28, 2020 | Mayo Clinic
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7 Daily Healthy Habits to Reach Your Goals
By the end of February, nearly 80% of resolution-makers will quit, while another 12% will give up before year's end, according to ...
By: Lauren Wicks | January 08, 2021 | EatingWell
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The Definitive Amount of Exercise You Need to Make Up for Sitting All Day
There is no shortage of scientific research to tell you that a sedentary lifestyle - one that involves little to no physical activ...
By: Maggie Seaver | December 17, 2020 | Real Simple
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7 Fruits That May Help You Lose Weight
Contrary to popular belief, you don't need to ditch carbs in order to lose weight. This is especially true when it comes to fruit,...
By: Lauren Wicks, MS and Lisa Valente, RD | July 01, 2020 | EatingWell
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Morning Routines of Doctors and Dietitians
The time and energy we invest in our morning rituals is sacred, often setting the tone for our entire day. From eating a healthy b...
By: Krissy Brady | January 23, 2020 | EatingWell
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6 Steps to Clean Eating
Clean eating, when followed correctly, can be a great way to incorporate more fruits, veggies and other nutritious foods into your...
By Staff | January 25, 2018 | Real Appeal
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No-Bake Apple Cinnamon Snack Bites
Rich in fiber and protein, these delicious snacks will leave you feeling full with just one bite. The dates and apple give you fib...
By: Staff | December 02, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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5 Little Changes to Help You Lose Weight at Home
First things first. It's totally fine if you are not worried about weight loss right now. For many of us, there are bigger priorit...
By: Jessica Ball, M.S., R.D. | May 30, 2020 | EatingWell
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Zucchini Spice Bread
This moist and delicious zucchini bread is full of sweet spices. It’s easy to make, easy to serve, and easy to freeze. Kids and ad...
By: Staff | May 14, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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How to Bust Carb Cravings When You're Stressed
Stress eating is a common practice during life's more intense moments. And it's not just stress—anxiety, depression and even...
By: Lauren Wicks | March 29, 2020 | EatingWell
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5 Key Habits of Healthy Eaters
Eat breakfast Research indicates that eating breakfast every day helps with weight loss and weight maintenance by reducing hunger...
By: Staff | November 18, 2020 | Mayo Clinic
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How to Gain Control of Emotional Eating
Sometimes the strongest food cravings hit when you're at your weakest point emotionally. You may turn to food for comfort - consci...
By: Staff | February 17, 2021 | Mayo Clinic
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Trying to Lose Weight? Here’s When to Eat
There's more to weight loss than simply watching calories, which is why many diets focus on food quality or macronutrients. While ...
By: Carolyn Williams, PhD, RD | August 14, 2020 | EatingWell
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Foods That Can Help Lower Stress
Some stress in our daily lives is normal, and in some cases unavoidable. However, too much stress can have some undesirable conseq...
By: Jessica Ball, M.S., RD | June 09, 2021 | EatingWell
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7 High-Fiber Foods for Weight Loss
Eating more fiber can help you lose weight, even if you don't make other changes to your diet. Fiber is super-filling. You digest ...
By: Lisa Valente, MS, RD | February 07, 2020 | EatingWell
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5 Ways to Break Through a Weight Loss Plateau
Most people experience a plateau at some point during their weight-loss journey. Plateaus may last a few days to a few weeks and s...
By: Jessica Holst | March 03, 2021 | Mayo Clinic
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This Is How Fast You Should Lose Weight
Why do doctors recommend a slow rate of weight loss? What's wrong with fast weight loss? The concern with fast weight loss is tha...
By: Donald Hensrud, MD | July 15, 2020 | Mayo Clinic
