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Eat Like Your Great-Grandmother Dec 03, 2022

Overprocessed foods are one of the largest reasons for America's nutrition problem.
Next time you're getting groceries, choose as many foods containing 5 ingredients or less as you can. This will go a long way towards a healthy, fresh, well-balanced diet!

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Sweat vs. Calories Nov 29, 2022

So you've just finished your workout, and you've worked up a pretty good sweat. You're feeling good, and you think, "I sweat a lot during that one, I must've burned double the calories I normally do." You may be right in that assumption, but not in the way you'd think.

Sweat happens when the body g...

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Successful Habits During Thanksgiving Nov 24, 2022

Thanksgiving is a great time to spend with family and friends, enjoying the company of the ones we love. If you're trying to stay on top of your health and nutrition, it can also be a very stressful time. Thanksgiving is not known for it's healthy food choices, so if you're wondering how not to fall...

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Morning Movement Nov 21, 2022

Getting up in the morning can be difficult, especially if you have to be up early for work or had a very late night. It's easy to hit the snooze and wait until the last possible second to rush out of bed and into your day. However, starting your day with some movement can have multiple benefits to y...

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Turkey Breakfast Sausage Nov 18, 2022

Turkey is a leaner meat than beef, meaning it has a similarĀ amount of protein without as much fat.Ā Here's a great recipe to start your day off with 15g protein in only 113 calories!

Ingredients
Ingredients scaled to: 12 patty
32 oz Ground turkey (912 grams)
1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper (0.45 grams)
1/4 tsp P...

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Exercising in the Cold Nov 16, 2022

When we look outside and see snow, cold forecasts, and more night than day, our first instinct is to stop working outside and go into hibernation mode. However outside exercise in winter months, done properly, can be very beneficial to your health.

Cold weather exercise has mutliple health benefits...

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Giving Full Effort Nov 14, 2022

There's only one thing you can truly control, and that's your effort. In any situation (healthy living, work, relationships, etc.), it's the only way to ensure that no matter the outcome, you'll sleep easy at night knowing you did everything you could to be successful.

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How Sugar and Alcohol Affect Sleep Nov 11, 2022

Sleep is one of the most important assets to our health. It's when our bodies and minds rebuild to be ready for the next day.Ā Even with proper nutrition and a solid exercise routine, progress will be slow and uncomfortable if you don't give your body sufficient time to recover. This is one of the re...

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The True Secret to Success Nov 07, 2022

Everybody wants to know the secret to success, that one pill or strategy that will magically change them into that fit, healthy individual they've always wanted to be. Here's the real secret: those things don't exist.

In an age of instant gratification, it's easy to want success immediately. Howeve...

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Butternut Squash Soup with Chicken Sausage Nov 04, 2022

With the weather dropping and Thanksgiving right around the corner, comfort foods like soups start to become more common meals.
For a healthy, delicious recipe, try this butternut squash soup with chicken sausage!
Courtesy of Food Network Magazine
Level: Easy
Total: 40 min
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 20 min
Yield: ...

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Wrist/Forearm Strengthening Nov 02, 2022

Wrists are the stabilizers of the arms, important for most every upper body movement we do. So when the wrists are weak or have chronic pain, it can be very difficult to do many tasks.
Try these exercises to strenghten your wrists and improve your quality of life!

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Exercise for a Longer Life Oct 31, 2022

Want to live longer and maintain a good quality of life?
Exercise!
Studies have shown consistent exercise (150-300min/week) decreases risk of death by any cause by 22% compared to the norm. This number improves, up to 31% lower risk of death, with increased levels of exercise.

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