7 foods stifling hunger helping you feel full

7 foods stifling hunger helping you feel full

Satiety-giving foods are packed with soluble fiber, protein, and healthy fats keeping us from going back for second or third helpings.  This means there’s a good chance eating these foods may actually aid in weight loss along with reducing our risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. 

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7 weight loss tips backed by research recommendations

7 weight loss tips backed by research recommendations

More than ever before, the percentage of Americans either overweight to obese has raised to new heights.  Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found that the prevalence of obesity from 2011-2014 was just over 36% in adults and 17% in youth.  This current path of continued rising rates in obesity is harming everyone’s health. 

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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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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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Lemons – why our health loves them

Lemons – why our health loves them

Lemons are an outstanding source of several nutrients but the primary one that stands out the most is vitamin C.  It is a rich source of this nutrient also known as ascorbic acid which can provide important health benefits for each of us:

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In a nutshell, nut consumption is good for heart health

In a nutshell, nut consumption is good for heart health

Here’s a nutty idea – avoid heart disease by regularly having a handful of nuts.  This is the news according to findings from a recent study recommending increasing the variety of nuts to reduce the risk of this chronic disease. 

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Why we have a national obsession over pumpkin spice 

Why we have a national obsession over pumpkin spice 

We spray bomb our homes or light candles infused with the scent, use scented pumpkin deodorant and even wash our dogs in pumpkin spice pet shampoo.  Why are we so infatuated with this flavor?

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