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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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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Manage irritable bowel syndrome with a FODMAP diet  

Manage irritable bowel syndrome with a FODMAP diet   

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal condition affecting between 25 and 45 million people in the United States or about 1 in 7 people.  The majority of sufferers are women and all ages can be affected, including children. 

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8 foods loaded with potassium besides bananas

8 foods loaded with potassium besides bananas

There is nothing wrong with bananas as a go-to food for your potassium fix.  But what if you don’t really like bananas or you get tired of eating them.  Or what if you find out there are many other very good and nutritious foods that actually contain more potassium than a banana? 

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Artificial sweeteners may cause more harm than help

Artificial sweeteners may cause more harm than help

Many people have concerns with GMO’s, gluten, and pesticides, but few question the use of artificial sweeteners.  From aspartame (Equal, Nutra-Sweet), sucralose (Splenda), stevia (Truvia, Pure Via), and acesulfame-K (Sunett, Sweet One), these substitutes for sugar riddle our food supply without many of us knowing it as they are not always clearly labeled on food packaging.

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Is turkey really the reason for Thanksgiving sleepiness?

Is turkey really the reason for Thanksgiving sleepiness?

The body cannot make serotonin without tryptophan.  Serotonin, in turn, is needed to make melatonin, a hormone that exerts a calming effect on the body which helps regulate sleep and wake cycles.

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