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5 Easy 5-Minute Breakfast Ideas for the Health Conscious

A healthy breakfast has been found to address many modern health concerns, from weight loss and maintenance to reducing heart disease, easing stress, and more. Eating a healthy breakfast does not have to be a time consuming process. Nor does breakfast have to be chemical laden prepackaged for fast food choices in order to be quick and easy. Here are the seven reasons why a healthy lifestyle includes a healthy breakfast followed by five easy recipes even kids will love.

November 17, 2013

Five Reasons to Eat the Peel

The peel of fruit and vegetables is usually the most deeply colored and often the most nutritious part, but it is frequently discarded without regard for its nutritional value. Apples are among the most commonly peeled fruits, but the red skin contains polyphenol, an antioxidant that contributes to heart health. Most people now understand that eating the potato peel is the right thing to do, but misconceptions still exist for other popular fruit and vegetables.

November 17, 2013

Eating Healthy: What Are the Pros and Cons of Juicing?

You hear a lot about the health benefits of juicing these days. But is juicing really as good for you as people say it is? Find out the pros and cons of juicing at home and other ways to get the benefits of juicing without using a juicer.

June 9, 2013

5 Healthy Ways to Use Fruit as a Dessert

Fruit is a good alternative from a health and calorie standpoint to more decadent desserts, but there are healthy ways to make fruit taste even more like dessert without adding inches to your waistline. Here are five fruit desserts you can make quickly that are just as healthy as they are tasty.

August 12, 2012

Are Smoothies Good for You?

Smoothies are tasty and refreshing, but are they really good for you? Find out more about these thick, icy drinks that so many people sip on. You’ll discover what types of smoothies to avoid and how to make smoothies more nutritious.

August 5, 2012

6 Tips for Healthy Snacking

Snacking helps to keep your blood sugar and energy level up. If you choose snacks wisely, they also help to reduce how much you eat when mealtime rolls around. On the other hand, bad snack habits can add inches to your waistline. Here are six tips for snacking smartly.

April 29, 2012