Tag: diet
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Oh, My Aching Back! Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy
Being pregnant this time around, I have found myself healthier and more active than any of my previous pregnancies. From walking to working out at the gym, I have maintained my weight and have continued eating very healthy. I am even training for a walking half marathon. But, with the increased mileage has come some… Read more
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The Best Baked Drumsticks – Whole 30
A little over a month ago, my husband and I decided to try a new eating plan. My career as a blogger and freelance medical writer was starting to take a toll on me, and I was ready to feel healthier and more energetic. We had tried eating plans in the past. Our most recent… Read more
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New Year 2015 #NewYearNewYou
Happy New Year! I hope that you had a great holiday season with family and friends. Now is the time to make resolutions for the new year. Common resolutions for the new year include: Losing Weight Volunteering to Help Others Quitting Smoking Getting a Better of More Education Geting a Better Job Saving Money… Read more
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30 Ways to Make Water Taste Better
If you are doing the 8-Week Health & Weight Loss Challenge or just trying to increase your water intake for optimal health, you know that plain water can be very boring. Sometimes you just need a little something to jazz up your water to make it a little more palatable. Below are 30 things to… Read more
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So You Want a Healthy Lifestyle?
As a personal trainer and healthcare provider, I often get asked what is the best exercise and diet to maintain good health. It is actually quite shocking how many people are not aware of what it takes to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Adopting a consistent diet and exercise regimen are essential to good health and… Read more
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Crockpot Spicy Tomato Soup
It seems like this winter is lasting so much longer than winters of the past which means cold and flu season is sticking around longer as well. This winter, since the husband and I are following a Paleo lifestyle, we have ended up eating vastly diverse and hearty meals that include fruits, vegetables, lean proteins,… Read more
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Are Common Nutritional Deficiencies Causing Your Food Cravings?
Have you ever changed your way of eating and one day, BAM you are hit with a craving out of left field? What about needing to have foods so badly that you drove out of your way to get it? Have you woken up with a craving for foods that you have not had in… Read more
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115 Uses for Coconut Oil
When I bought my first container of coconut oil, I had no idea what to do with it. Before starting a Paleo lifestyle, I regularly used vegetable and olive oils for all of my cooking need. Since having this tiny jar of coconut oil in my home, I have a plethora of uses for this… Read more
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8-Week Challenge: Allowed Whole Foods
There has been a lot of confusion on what is considered “processed” foods. In the comments of the 8-Week Health and Weight Loss Challenge comments, I posted a list of “processed foods” not allowed. This caused an uproar and I received comments like “what is left to eat besides lettuce and water” or “this leaves… Read more