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Nutrition Benefits of Greens

Incorporating a variety of greens into your diet can significantly contribute to overall health and well-being. They provide essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants that support various bodily functions and help protect against chronic diseases.

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Slow over Fast Meals

Intermittent fasting has been gaining popularity as a weight loss method over the past few years. I never thought cramming all your calories for the day in 8 hours was such a good idea and now research has backed me up. An observational study by the American Heart Association found that this time-restricted eating (TRE) method may not be so great for your heart.

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Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD

Two Essential Handouts: Kids and Snacking

Eating behavior in children develops from family history, temperament, and other factors such as feeding rituals they experience. In past studies, the researchers evaluated behaviors that make children more likely to eat when they feel negative emotions.

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Judy Doherty Judy Doherty

Visit Your Local Farmer’s Market

Visiting a farmers market is not only a great way to buy fresh, locally sourced food but also an opportunity to connect with your community and support sustainable agriculture. Enjoy your visit!

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Ways to Enjoy Cruciferous Vegetables

Eating more cruciferous vegetables can be both delicious and easy if you incorporate them into your diet creatively. They are a bonus for gut health, too! Here are some practical tips and ideas to help you include more crucifers in your meals:

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Judy Doherty Judy Doherty

Take the 10-Week Fiber Challenge

Here is a 10 Week Fiber Challenge - Throughout the challenge, listen to your body and make adjustments as needed. Gradually increasing your fiber intake over time can help prevent digestive discomfort and make it easier to stick to your new habits. Remember to consult with a healthcare professional before making significant changes to your diet, especially if you have any underlying health conditions.

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Your Gut Drives the Metabolic Bus

If you’re looking to keep chronic disease at bay, take care of your gut- specifically your gut bacteria. Research conducted at the Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) and Cornell University shows that a certain fatty acid made by gut bacteria impacts fat metabolism in animals.

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Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

Fruit: It Is All About Storage

Storing fruit properly helps to maintain freshness and maximize shelf life. Here are some tips for storing different types of fruit.

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Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

How to Organize Your Veggies

Creating two vegetable drawers, one for raw prep like salads and the other for cooked vegetables, is a practical way to organize your fridge and streamline meal preparation. Here's how you can set up each drawer:

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Judy Doherty Judy Doherty

Planned Leftovers: Key to Good Health

Planning leftovers strategically can indeed help you prepare healthy meals quickly. Here are some ideas you can use to make your cooking and prep time go further.

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Meal Prep: Shredded Chicken

Overall, using shredded chicken breast can contribute to a healthy and convenient cooking experience while offering numerous nutritional benefits.

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Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

Soup: The Perfect Meal

Soups can be excellent choices for healthy meals, offering a variety of nutritional benefits. Here are several reasons why soups are considered healthy meal options:

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Strike a Pose! Yoga protects older women at risk of Alzheimer's disease

Kundalini yoga is a spiritual and physical practice that aims to awaken the dormant energy believed to be coiled at the base of the spine. This energy, often referred to as Kundalini energy, is considered the life force or primal energy within an individual according to Hindu and yogic philosophy.

Kundalini yoga incorporates various techniques including physical postures (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama), chanting (mantra), meditation, and the use of specific hand gestures (mudras) to activate and balance the flow of energy throughout the body.

The practice is deeply rooted in ancient Indian tradition and was popularized in the West by Yogi Bhajan in the late 20th century. Kundalini yoga is often associated with dynamic movements, rapid breathing patterns, and the repetition of mantras to stimulate energy flow and promote spiritual awareness. It's renowned for its transformative effects on both the body and mind, promoting strength, flexibility, mental clarity, and a sense of inner peace.

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Use of Cannabis Linked to Increase in Heart Attack and Stroke Risk

"In the overall population, the study findings are consistent with other studies indicating that daily cannabis use was associated with an increase in heart attack, stroke, and the combined endpoint of coronary heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. As cannabis use continues to grow in legality and access across the U.S., practitioners and clinicians need to remember to assess cannabis use at each patient encounter to have a non-judgmental, shared decision conversation about potential cardiovascular risks and ways to reduce those risks.”

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Sound the alarm! Regular sleep needs our attention.

In the short term, people are advised to try and maintain a sleep schedule that is sufficient for them to feel rested enough, as often as they possibly can. Keeping a fixed wake-up time, even on weekends, and going to bed when you feel sleepy will help ensure you frequently get enough restorative sleep.

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Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

Easiest Ways to Exercise More

Incorporating exercise into your routine doesn't have to be complicated. There are simple and effective ways to get moving without the need for special equipment or a gym membership. Here are some of the easiest ways to exercise.

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Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

Benefits of Exercise

Exercise is crucial for maintaining overall health and well-being. The importance of regular physical activity extends beyond just physical fitness; it has a profound impact on various aspects of your life. Here are some key reasons why exercise is important:

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