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The Best Healthy Habits For Your Brain, Say Neuroscientists

By Rebecca Strong / May 4, 2023 / Comments Off on The Best Healthy Habits For Your Brain, Say Neuroscientists

Scientists used to believe that we mentally peak in our early 20s and then begin a gradual decline after middle age. The good news is — although your risk of cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases increases as you get older — you’re not powerless. Adopting certain healthy habits for your brain can have a huge…

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Is Coconut Oil Good for You? Dietitians Weigh In

By Rebecca Strong / April 9, 2023 / Comments Off on Is Coconut Oil Good for You? Dietitians Weigh In

In case you hadn’t noticed, coconut oil has surged in popularity in recent years — thanks in part to diets like keto and paleo, and its many touted health benefits. Nowadays, people are cooking and baking with it, brushing their teeth with it, stirring it into coffee, and even adding it to their skincare and…

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15 Healthy Frozen Desserts To Buy That’ll Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

By Rebecca Strong / March 17, 2023 /

We shopped around and found a whole bunch of better-for-you-but-still-tasty frozen desserts you can feel good about eating any time of day, even breakfast.

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5 Best Breakfast Foods to Boost Your Metabolism, Say Experts

By Rebecca Strong / February 19, 2023 / Comments Off on 5 Best Breakfast Foods to Boost Your Metabolism, Say Experts

They say breakfast is the most important meal — and indeed, dietitians say that what you eat first thing can make a big difference in your energy levels, satiation, focus and concentration, and even your metabolism throughout the day. But not all breakfast foods are created equal if you’re looking to rev up your metabolism.…

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8 Healthy & Easy Vegetarian Sheet Pan Dinner Recipes

By Rebecca Strong / February 18, 2023 / Comments Off on 8 Healthy & Easy Vegetarian Sheet Pan Dinner Recipes

When it comes to hassle-free cooking on hectic weeknights, you can’t beat a sheet pan dinner. Not only does throwing a bunch of ingredients onto a pan and leaving it in the oven take minimal effort, but the clean-up process couldn’t be simpler since you aren’t using a zillion pots and skillets. But did you…

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I’m a Nutritionist & I Always Keep These 5 Frozen Foods Handy

By Rebecca Strong / February 7, 2023 / Comments Off on I’m a Nutritionist & I Always Keep These 5 Frozen Foods Handy

There’s no denying that home-cooked meals are typically much healthier than take-out. But if you have a busy lifestyle, grocery shopping, meal planning, and cooking can feel like overwhelming tasks. Fortunately, you can find a wide variety of nutritious frozen foods nowadays. Freezer foods can make prepping lunch and dinner a cinch, and since they…

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The Best 7 Vitamin C Drinks, According to Dietitians

By Rebecca Strong / December 21, 2022 / Comments Off on The Best 7 Vitamin C Drinks, According to Dietitians

It’s a well-known fact that vitamin C keeps your immune system in tip-top shape, helping to ward off those pesky colds and other illnesses. But this powerful nutrient has many other benefits as well — like helping your body to absorb iron, healing wounds, and making collagen. Not only that, but vitamin C is also…

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The Best 8 Foods for Your Heart, Say Dietitians

By Rebecca Strong / December 20, 2022 / Comments Off on The Best 8 Foods for Your Heart, Say Dietitians

We hate to be the bearer of grim news, but did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States? But don’t worry, there’s some good news: there are so many things you can do to reduce your risk, starting with cleaning up your diet with these best foods…

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6 Low-Carb Casseroles Perfect for Cozy Winter Meals

By Rebecca Strong / November 16, 2022 / Comments Off on 6 Low-Carb Casseroles Perfect for Cozy Winter Meals

‘Tis the season for stuffing, sweet potatoes, and squash — which, if you’re on a keto or paleo diet, or just trying to watch your carb intake, can present quite a conundrum. The good news? Comfort food doesn’t have to be loaded with carbohydrates. In fact, we’ve rounded up a bunch of low-carb casseroles that…

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The Best 8 Foods to Reduce Inflammation, Say Experts

By Rebecca Strong / October 19, 2022 / Comments Off on The Best 8 Foods to Reduce Inflammation, Say Experts

Inflammation is part of your immune system’s natural response to an injury or infection. While this response can help your body heal and repair itself, chronic inflammation — which sticks around far after the threat or foreign invader is gone — can lead to a range of diseases, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, asthma,…

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10 Nifty Tricks to Slash Your Grocery Bill in Half, Say Experts

By Rebecca Strong / September 18, 2022 / Comments Off on 10 Nifty Tricks to Slash Your Grocery Bill in Half, Say Experts

With grocery prices on the rise (thanks, inflation), shoppers are having to become a little savvier in order to stay within their budgets. In fact, according to a 2022 survey, 76% of Americans say their family has changed how they buy food, 66% are more mindful of their spending on groceries, and 43% seek out…

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