The Best Healthy Comfort Foods for January

Comfort foods are a must if you live some place where the seasons change, like I do. I don’t about you, but when the weather gets colder, I stop wanting raw vegetables and smoothies, and instead gravitate towards warm, hearty, dishes. But, I still want these meals to be nourishing and filled with plenty of vegetables and healthy foods to bring me life during the long Winter days!

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Can You Cook With Olive Oil?

Contrary to what you may have been told about cooking with oil, extra virgin olive oil is my first recommendation for use in cooking, dressings, marinades, etc.

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The Truth About Collagen

I have nothing against collagen IF it is a supplement you tolerate. I took it for a long time, too, but, there’s one thing about collagen that most people may not know…

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Home Remedies for Constipation

If you struggle with constipation, which is, unfortunately, more common than you might think, then you’ve probably been given the simple advice: eat more fiber, drink more water, and if that doesn’t work, take laxatives. But, sometimes, it goes much deeper than that.

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How All-Or-Nothing Thinking Is Sabotaging Your Health Goals

Picture this: you decide to start eating better, so you begin choosing more vegetables and tell yourself: no more ice cream! A few weeks go by and you do pretty well sticking to your goal, in fact, you’re feeling so good you’ve also started exercising, and have even lost some weight – you’re motivated! But then…

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Why Diets Work…and Then Don’t

So you’ve started a diet and you’re seeing some weight loss, but before long, the weight loss stops. But, you think: I haven’t changed anything. What gives? Why are you no longer seeing results?

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5 Tips to Practice Mindful Eating

When we are eating more mindfully, we are typically more satisfied with our food. We feel better, have better digestion, and it can be easier to meet any health and weight loss goals. How do we practice mindful eating? Learn these 5 tips!

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Why Are Balanced Meals Important?

Balanced meals pair protein, healthy fats, and fiber. Not only is this combination ultimately satisfying and satiating, but it can have some real implications for our overall health.

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