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By Staff | February 27, 2020 | Real Appeal
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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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10 Behaviors for Healthy Weight Loss
Losing weight is challenging, and it seems everyone has an opinion on the best way to do it. The bottom line is "one size does not...
By: Katherine D. McManus, MS, RD, LDN | May 16, 2019 | Harvard Health Letters
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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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We Know What to Do. Why Don't We Do It?
You know you could improve your health with a few steps every day. But you haven't started. Or maybe you've tried a few times but ...
By: Mayo Clinic Health Information Library | May 16, 2019 | Staff
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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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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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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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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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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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How to Ease Back Into Working Out
My ancient workout clothes are folded neatly (and squished) beneath a pile of sweaters on a shelf in my closet. They were cute -- ...
By: Heidi Godman | August 13, 2019 | Harvard Health Letter
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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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7 Tasty Vegetarian Meal Recipes
Believe it or not, you don’t need to eat animal products to meet your daily protein needs. Whether you’re concerned for your heal...
By: Wellness Team | May 09, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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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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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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Plant-Based Diet Recipes for Every Meal of the Day
No need to be 100 percent vegan to eat a more plant-based diet. "Shifting plants to the center of the plate will displace some mea...
By: Karla S. Walsh | May 09, 2019 | Shape
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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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5 Recipes That Showcase the Tiny but Mighty Lentil
Lentils have all the versatility of beans without requiring that you open a can or spend hours soaking and cooking them. They're a...
By: Becky Krystal | May 14, 2019 | The Washington Post
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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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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 a Healthier Dinner
Have you ever considered how your eating environment impacts your health? Scientists have. As it turns out, where and how people ...
By: Staff | March 13, 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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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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6 Signs You’re Ready to Lose Weight for Good
Your weight loss success depends in large part on your readiness to take on the challenge. If you jump in before you're ready, you...
By: Staff | July 19, 2019 | 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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Struggling to Stay Motivated? Try This!
Social media often gets a bad rap as a time-waster or vapid echo chamber. But savvy users have discovered that social media can be...
By: Mayo Clinic Health Information Library | June 10, 2019
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Rev Up Your Workout with This Trusty Little Device
Walking is a great way to get and stay fit. But are you doing enough to see results? Using activity-tracking devices and apps, or ...
By: Staff | April 23, 2019 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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Rev Up Your Workout With This Trusty Little Device
Walking is a great way to get and stay fit. But are you doing enough to see results? Using activity-tracking devices and apps, or ...
By: Mayo Clinic Staff | April 25, 2019 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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How to Maintain Your Weight During the Holidays
Wondering how to maintain your weight during the holiday season? Dieting can be tough when celebrations and treats abound. You ma...
By: Staff | December 20, 2019 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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4 Tips to Help You Stick to Workouts While You Travel
When you're away from home, it can be challenging to maintain your fitness program. But dedication and planning can help you stay ...
By: Staff | May 24, 2019 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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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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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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How to Build Summer Confidence
It can be challenging not to feel overwhelmed by thoughts of losing weight for the summertime. And no matter if it's the pressure ...
By: Staff | July 03, 2019 | 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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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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Incredible Avocado Nutrition Facts
It's no secret that we've all become pretty obsessed with avocados. Exhibit A: Tufts University scientists practically broke the i...
By: Karla Walsh | June 20, 2019 | Shape
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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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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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5 Signs You're Eating Out of Boredom
These habits could be silently sabotaging your health goals. Sometimes it's absolutely necessary to curl up on the couch with a b...
By: Lauren Wicks | April 03, 2019 | EatingWell
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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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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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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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How More Sleep Leads to Better Food Choices
Counting calories, tracking sugar, avoiding alcohol — for all the effort that many of us put into losing or maintaining weig...
By: Brain and Spine Team | July 27, 2018 | 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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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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How to Get the Weight Loss Support You Need
Losing weight can be challenging—but it can be a little easier if you don’t expect to do it alone. The support and encourage...
By: EatingWell Editors | June 06, 2019 | EatingWell
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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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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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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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3 Eating Resolutions to Keep, and 3 to Ditch
Plenty of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, especially those that pertain to weight, diet and health. But how long do resolut...
By: Breana Killeen M.P.H. R.D. | December 20, 2018 | EatingWell
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7 High-Protein Snacks to Enjoy On-The-Go
High-quality protein packs a real punch when it comes to your health. Adding more protein to your diet could even decrease your ri...
By: Staff | December 02, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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Having a Fitness Buddy is the Best Thing Ever
If you could only do two things to improve your health, we'd suggest exercising and spending quality time with friends. The former...
By: Mirel Ketchiff and Alexa Cortese | October 30, 2019 | Shape
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Surprising Things That Burn as Many Calories as a 30-Minute Walk
Taking a walk is great for your health. It helps you stay active, is free and you can do it almost anywhere. However, not everyone...
By: Jessica Ball, MS, RD | December 31, 2019 | EatingWell
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5 Myths About Cravings That Might Be Holding You Back
Imagine you’ve been on a healthy-eating kick. Everything is going great. You’re skipping the drive-thru, you’re passing up that se...
By: Kate Rockwood | January 03, 2019
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Why Lack of Sleep Can Lead to Unhealthy Food Choices
Sleep deprivation may lead to food cravings, especially less healthy food, compared with normal sleep, research suggests. A study...
By: Staff | October 03, 2019 | Environmental Nutrition
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How Dropping Only a Few Pounds Can Help Your Heart
We’ve all heard that being overweight is bad for your heart. But did you know that dropping just a handful of pounds can improve h...
By: Kate Rein | April 18, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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Real Appeal in the News
Everybody’s talking about Real Appeal® this year, and for good reason! Recently, two members of the Real Appeal family shared the...
By: Staff | February 06, 2020 | Real Appeal
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You Just Found Out You Have Pre-diabetes - Now What?
First, take a deep breath and know that you’re not alone: Some 84 million American adults have prediabetes - roughly a third of th...
By Staff | April 06, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Get Back into the Back-to-School Routine
Summer is winding down, which means the back-to-school scramble is just around the corner for many parents. Here are three qui...
By Staff | August 17, 2017 | Real Appeal
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Five Fantastic DIY Water Flavors
Staying hydrated during the summer can be difficult. Here are five fun and easy flavored water drinks to up your H2O hydration gam...
By Staff | August 02, 2017 | Real Appeal
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Experience Gift Ideas
Looking for that perfect gift for someone who is focused on building healthy habits? Consider giving the gift of an experience tha...
By Staff | November 21, 2017 | Real Appeal
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3 Ways to Exercise at Work
Work can be a great place to get in extra steps that will apply towards your daily fitness goal. Remember, every little bit counts...
By Staff | August 30, 2017 | Real Appeal
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Simple Swaps to Reduce Salt and Fat
Whipping up healthy meals may be easier than you think. Use this guide to make simple ingredient substitutions to reduce salt and ...
By: Staff | November 06, 2019 | Mayo Clinic
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Recipe: A Smoothie That Will Change the Way You Start Your Day
This thick, milkshake-like recipe will put you on the right track for busy mornings: The idea is to fill separate containers with ...
By: Ellie Krieger | January 11, 2019 | The Washington Post
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The 10 Best Anti-Inflammatory Foods for Weight Loss
Gaining weight or being unable to shed excess pounds may signal that you've got underlying low-grade inflammation in your body. Wh...
By: Carolyn Williams, Ph.D., R.D. | February 19, 2020 | EatingWell
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No, Fruit Is Not Bad For You
In recent months, my dietitian colleagues and I have been encountering more and more people making claims like "fruit is bad for y...
By: Carrie Dennett | April 30, 2019 | The Washington Post
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7 Mediterranean Diet Recipes
Plenty of nutrient-rich plants. Ample amounts of good fats. A healthy dose of whole grains. Some lean fish and poultry, and maybe ...
By: Staff | September 09, 2019 | The Cleveland Clinic
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Double Chocolate Icebox Cookies
Packed with delectable dates and just enough dark chocolate, this cookie satisfies your sweet tooth without any white sugar! So yo...
By: Wellness Team | September 24, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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Yummy Mediterranean Diet Recipes to Fuel Your Healthy Lifestyle
Plenty of nutrient-rich plants. Ample amounts of good fats. A healthy dose of whole grains. Some lean fish and poultry, and maybe ...
By: Staff | April 18, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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5 Food Myths to Avoid
With so much information out there on the most effective nutrition and weight loss trends, separating fact from fiction can be dif...
By Staff | January 19, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Seven “Healthy” Foods That Probably Aren’t
Even when you think you’re eating healthy, you may want to think again. There are some foods pretending to be healthier ...
By: Wellness Team | November 20, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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Foods to Eat After You Overeat
We all overindulge sometimes. And while that extra slice of cheesecake (or two) may have sounded like a good idea at the time, eat...
By: Amy Paturel, M.S., M.P.H. | July 12, 2019 | EatingWell
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10 Foods with More Fiber Than an Apple
High-fiber diets have come a long way in the last few years, as the plant-based eating movement has turned foods like beans and gr...
By: Lauren Wicks | February 07, 2020 | EatingWell
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How to Avoid This Mindless Eating Trap
Extra cake from your coworker’s kid’s birthday party. Leftover bagel halves from the morning meeting. If you work in an office, yo...
By: Staff | February 27, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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Make Meal Tracking Second Nature
Spending a little time each day writing down what you eat and drink could boost your chances of weight-loss success. In a new s...
By: Wellness Team | October 08, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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3 Simple Mindful Eating Tips
Have you ever downed half a bag of popcorn at the movies before the previews are even over? Or kept reaching for tortilla chips wh...
By: Wellness Team | September 20, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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3 Simple Mindful Eating Exercises
Have you ever downed half a bag of popcorn at the movies before the previews are even over? Or kept reaching for tortilla chips wh...
By: Wellness Team | February 27, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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The Old-School Weight-Loss Tool That Always Works
Anyone who has ever been on a weight-loss quest knows what it's like to get wrapped up in the latest diet trends or to be dropping...
By: Jessica Cording | April 25, 2019 | Shape
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What to Do When You Want to Eat Healthier — but Your Partner Doesn’t
You got your exercise in for the day and are spending your afternoon chopping vegetables and whipping up homemade hummus for the w...
By: Editors | January 30, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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The Old-School Weight-Loss Tool That Always Works
Anyone who has ever been on a weight-loss quest knows what it's like to get wrapped up in the latest diet trends or to be dropping...
By: Jessica Cording | April 23, 2019 | Shape
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The Old School Weight Loss Tool That Always Works
Anyone who has ever been on a weight-loss quest knows what it's like to get wrapped up in the latest diet trends or to be dropping...
By: Jessica Cording, Cdn, Ms, Rd | October 08, 2019 | Shape
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The Inflammation-Weight Loss Connection
There's a lot more to losing weight than the amount of calories you consume. Here's what you should know about inflammation and we...
By: Carolyn Williams, PhD and Rd | November 20, 2019 | EatingWell
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10 Healthy Bowl Recipes Perfect for Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner
How Sweet It Is Buddha bowls often get their protein from beans, but these Honey Chipotle Chicken Bowls use chipotle-...
By: Sarah Forte and Shannon Bauer | August 20, 2019 | Shape
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10 Mind-set Shifts Dietitians Wish You’d Make When You’re Trying to Lose Weight
If you've tried everything, but can't seem to shed those last few pesky pounds, you could be sabotaging yourself without even real...
By: Lainey Younkin, MS, RD | January 23, 2020 | EatingWell
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4 Easy Ways to Sneak in More Vegetables
Pop quiz: How many vegetables do you eat in a day? If you’re well below the two to three cups that doctors recommend, well, y...
By Staff | March 28, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Why You Need Fat In Your Diet
So you’ve always looked for low-fat and non-fat options at the grocery store ― especially when you’re on a diet. It turns out this...
By: Wellness Team | June 20, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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10 Tips to Help You Start Working Out Again
If the only working out you’ve done over the past few weeks is beating yourself up for being lazy, it’s time to forgive and move o...
By: Real Simple Editors | January 06, 2020 | Real Simple
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Recipe: Healthy Zucchini Bread
Zucchini bread is one of those baked goods that sounds super wholesome (it has vegetables in it, after all), but is often packed w...
By: Jessica Cording, M.S., C.D.N., R.D | June 20, 2019 | Shape
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7 Superfoods You Should Be Eating But Probably Aren't
fI you want to get the most nutritional bang for your buck, the best deals are "superfoods." These nutritional superstars are far ...
By: Jessica Ball, M.S., R.D. | September 17, 2019 | EatingWell