Lidl

The 10 Best Things You Should Be Buying at Lidl

By michelle / July 17, 2020 /

Have you heard of Lidl? The German-based chain now runs more than 100 stores in 9 states. If you’re lucky enough to have one nearby, we highly recommend checking it out — and stocking up on these 10 items.

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Effortless health

A Step-By-Step Program for Sustainable Weight Loss, Radiant Energy, and Effortless Health

By michelle / July 16, 2020 /

The Clean Plates Approach will Help You Finally Reach Your Health Goals Without Rigid Diets, Counting Calories, or Depriving Yourself. Lose weight, gain energy and look and feel your best.

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Collagen breakfast

Is Yogurt Good for You?

By michelle / July 15, 2020 /

Yogurt has a lot going for it. It’s high in protein, calcium, and magnesium, as well as probiotics that support digestive and immune health. In fact, some yogurts are up there with green tea in terms of health benefits. The key word here is “some.” Many brands contain added sugars, artificial sweeteners, and unnecessary additives that negate the benefits. So, is yogurt good for you? Read on to find out more. 

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Clean Plates 5 Secrets To Sustainable Weight Loss, Radiant Energy And Effortless Health

By michelle / July 13, 2020 /

Clean Plates FREE Webinar will Help You Finally Reach Your Health Goals Without Fad Diets or Depriving Yourself! Lose weight, gain energy and look and feel your best.

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Headache relief

What to Eat (and Drink) When You Have a Headache

By michelle / July 13, 2020 /

Headaches can really sideline you when they strike, and if you get them often enough, chances are you have a sense of what may be triggering them. Chocolate. Dehydration. Red Wine. Stress. Blue cheese. Hormones.

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bad mood

10 Small Ways to Change a Bad Mood Fast

By michelle / July 10, 2020 /

You’re in a bad mood and who can blame you? If you need a nudge out from under a temporary emotional thundercloud, there things you can do to help yourself look on the bright side again.

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Boosting immunity

What Boosting Immunity Really Means (& 13 Science-Backed Ways To Do It)

By michelle / July 1, 2020 /

The immune system is our body’s natural defense system. It works on our behalf 24/7, protecting us from a constant stream of viruses, bacteria, and cellular changes. Simply put, our immune systems work around the clock to keep us healthy and alive.

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Alkaline water

The Science of Alkaline Water: Magic or Myth?

By michelle / June 22, 2020 /

You may have heard alkaline water touted as a miracle solution to your woes or wondered what it is when you notice it on a grocery store shelf.

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Alkaline diet

Is the alkaline diet right for you?

By michelle / June 19, 2020 /

The alkaline diet plan is based on the premise that your diet can alter the pH balance inside of your body — essentially, eating to change your body’s levels of acidity or alkalinity.

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Dairy

Why I Ditched Dairy For Years (And How Eating It Has Transformed My Health)

By michelle / June 11, 2020 /

When I was thirteen years old, I declared that I would be a vegetarian. I liked eating potatoes and bread and didn’t like eating chicken, which my parents, doing their best, insisted I finish before leaving the dinner table.

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No energy

Feeling Tired All the Time? These Healthy Habits Might Be the Issue

By michelle / May 6, 2020 /

Low on energy and not sure why? It makes sense that you’ve started looking for answers. Feeling sluggish can be frustrating, and the root cause isn’t always clear. Oftentimes, though, low energy is a sign that we’re not meeting our needs.

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Epsom salts

Why You Need To Add Epsom Salts To Your Grocery List

By michelle / May 3, 2020 /

Self-care is more important now than ever before. But despite the fact that we’re all at home — many of us with nothing but time on our hands — it can still be hard to prioritize our wellness. Yoga classes, massages, acupuncture appointments, and long walks with friends are currently out of the question. Instead, we’re forced to find ways to wind down and relax within the walls of our homes.

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Quick dinner

7 Simple Recipes for a Quick & Healthy Dinner

By michelle / March 13, 2020 /

Looking for a healthy meal that’s easy to make and doesn’t have a laundry list of ingredients? Well we’ve got you covered. In today’s age, it can be hard to find meals that taste amazing, require minimal effort, and have wholesome ingredients that are clean and nutritious. Yet, it’s not impossible!

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Parents cooking with child

Research Shows Both Mom and Dad Must Eat Well as Role Models For Their Kids

By michelle / March 3, 2020 /

If you think it’s enough for one parent to put those veggies on the plate and to bring healthy groceries into the home for the kids, think again—according to new research both parents must practice healthy eating in order to act as positive role models for their children and to influence their eating habits in a favorable manner.

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Veggie-packed dinners

7 Ways to Make a Healthy Veggie-Packed Dinner in 30 Minutes

By michelle / February 20, 2020 /

If your focus come dinnertime is on the vegetables we’re with you. Even when it’s the end of the day and you want something fast. You can make a great veggie-based soup or sheet-pan veggie dish with easy clean up and in a matter of minutes. (We know the urge to go for takeout after a long day at the office, rather than wanting to work on an hour-long recipe!) It’s all a matter of having the right ideas.

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Kefir

8 New Ways to Eat More Kefir

By michelle / February 18, 2020 /

The most important thing I want you to know about kefir is that this fermented milk drink is wildly versatile. Yes, there’s way more you can do than simply sip it or pour it over your cereal. It’s a good idea to stick with the plain, unsweetened stuff since flavored versions are often loaded with added sugar. Here are 8 easy, sweet and savory ways to eat more probiotic-rich kefir.

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waking up hungry

The Probiotic Power Breakfast You Need to Try

By michelle / February 18, 2020 /

You’ll find me eating a version of this bowl nearly everyday. With a little bit of everything — whole grains, sauteed greens, a yolky egg, creamy yogurt and avocado, and just enough tangy kraut to grace every bite — it’s my ideal breakfast.

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Kimchi soba noodles

Cold Kimchi Soba Noodles

By michelle / February 13, 2020 /

If you love a good noodle bowl, it’s time to kick things up with the spicy funk of kimchi. Not only is it tossed with the noodles, but if you’re lucky enough to have a jar with extra brine, I strongly recommend mixing some into the sauce for extra flavor.

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Probiotic foods

The Small (But Important!) Tip To Maximize The Benefit of Probiotic Foods

By michelle / February 10, 2020 /

In an effort to work more probiotics into your day, Greek yogurt has become your breakfast staple. Some days you partner it with fruit and a few spoonfuls of granola, others you blend it into your smoothie for a boost of probiotics and protein.

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Yogurt

Why Breakfast Is The Easiest Meal of The Day to Eat More Probiotics

By michelle / February 7, 2020 /

Breakfast is hands down the easiest time of day to eat more probiotics — and it doesn’t matter whether you skew sweet or savory. After writing a cookbook about all the ways to incorporate probiotic foods into your diet, I realized so many probiotic foods are a natural fit first thing in the morning.

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Woman looking at FDA labels

New FDA Labels Have Changed to Accommodate Real Serving Sizes (And More)

By michelle / February 4, 2020 /

Have you ever looked at the nutritional label on a bag of chips, start grabbing some handfuls, and then realize that the entire bag is gone before you know it? You might start calculating and multiplying serving size calories, fat grams, and sugar grams in your head — but you know you’re not going to be pleased with the final number.

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Baking with olive oil

3 Healthy Ways to Bake with Olive Oil for Every Kind of Baker

By michelle / January 31, 2020 /

When it comes to baking, we all have our own individual styles. Some of us go for the show stopping dessert that makes mouths water and then there are those of us that are truly happy to whip up a batch of cookies.

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Walnuts

Here are a Few More Reasons to Include Walnuts in Your Diet

By michelle / January 26, 2020 /

Walnuts are one of the healthiest nuts you can eat, since they have omega 3 fatty acids, which can lower inflammation in the body, boost heart health, fill you up and hold you over longer, and help your body function well. They’re a great food to incorporate if you are looking to support these areas of your health.

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Nuts

New Research Shows that Nuts May Have Fewer Calories Than We Originally Thought

By michelle / January 17, 2020 /

Nuts are good for you due to their healthy fats and protein, but you may have been hesitant in the past to nosh on a bag of nuts due to their high calorie and fat count. As it stands, there are several calories per serving, so unless you’re portioning wisely, those can surely add up.

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