How to kick a soda habit

How to kick a soda habit

Having an all-out dependence on sugary sodas is a hard habit to break.  It can sneak up on you over time.  Before you know it, you are using soda to wake up you in the morning, get you through an afternoon slump, and wash down your dinner or quench you thirst at the movies.

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9 Foods that whiten your teeth and 4 foods to avoid

9 Foods that whiten your teeth and 4 foods to avoid

No need to invest in expensive teeth whitening and brightening products.  A mouthful of pearly whites could be as close as your kitchen.  Add these teeth-brightening foods to your diet and get ready to gleam. 

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How healthy is hummus?

How healthy is hummus?

The health benefits of hummus are hard to beat.  This creamy blend of chick peas, sesame paste (tahini), olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and seasonings, have endeared Americans to find a special place in their hearts for hummus. 

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Making the case for margarine – can it be a healthful choice?

Making the case for margarine – can it be a healthful choice?

In the past few years, trans fats are slowly and methodically being removed from the U.S. food supply from most foods that have used trans fats in the past.  Many food manufacturers have been reformulating recipes to remove partially hydrogenated oils which also remove trans fats, but the process does not necessarily remove saturated fats.

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Mindful eating maximizes weight loss

Mindful eating maximizes weight loss

Losing weight is an admirable task to undertake as it means you want to get in better shape and to improve your health.   However, the disappointing reality, according to the University of

Scranton research is only 8% of people achieve their New Year’s goals. 

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A little known secret of healthy eaters

A little known secret of healthy eaters

There’s a very good chance they do have a secret, a secret of sticking to a healthy eating plan.  What is this undisclosed information they possess?  They never let themselves get too hungry.  That’s it - it sounds so simple. 

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