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The Skinny on Swiss Chard

The Skinny on Swiss Chard

When I think of swiss chard, I think of a mix between spinach, lettuce, beets and lots and lots of fiber.  I’ve tried to like eating swiss chard plain, but I just can’t seem to get past the bitter, hearty leaves.  So today, I thought I’d give an overview on this exceptionally healthy green and [...]

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Today is National Start Walking Day!

Today is National Start Walking Day!

Today, April 8th, is the American Heart Association’s National Start! Walking Day.  The purpose of the Start! Walking Program is to encourage businesses to incorporate a walking program at the workplace for their employees, to promote health and fitness. The concept is simple.  Companies set up “walking routes” for their employees to use and reward those [...]

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Best Foods for Your Heart

Best Foods for Your Heart

Heart disease has become one of the fastest silent killers in America today; striking, many times, without warning signals. Lowering your cholesterol by watching what you eat is the first step to a healthy heart. Check out these heart-healthy foods: Green veggies. Vegetables such as green and red leaf lettuce, arugala, Swiss chard, collard greens, [...]

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Managing Feelings of Grief

Managing Feelings of Grief

Grief is a natural process when we are dealing with the loss of someone we love. Loss of appetite, sleeplessness, fatigue and lack of concentration are all symptoms of grief. We need to learn how to deal with our feelings and be patient with ourselves and others during difficult times. Masking feelings with alcohol or [...]

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Good Fat vs. Bad Fat

Good Fat vs. Bad Fat

If you really are what you eat, then eating more good fats than bad fats could help prevent heart disease, weight gain, strokes or even certain types of cancer.  We all need fats in our diet, but too much “bad” fat could have serious health ramifications. What are good fats? Good fats are monounsaturated fats [...]

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