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How to Use Food to Help Your Body Fight Inflammation
The term "anti-inflammatory diet" gets thrown around in nutrition conversations a lot these days. But why is inflammation bad for ...
By: Staff | February 19, 2020 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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3 Foods You Should Pitch (and Why)
Cleaning out the fridge? Think beyond those shelves that need scrubbing, our dietitians advise. Consider tossing three popula...
By: Digestive Health Team | September 05, 2018 | Cleveland Clinic
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The 10 Best Anti-Inflammatory Foods for Weight Loss
Gaining weight or being unable to shed excess pounds may signal that you've got underlying low-grade inflammation in your body. Wh...
By: Carolyn Williams, Ph.D., R.D. | February 19, 2020 | EatingWell
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9 Protein-Packed Snacks
From crunchy chickpeas to roasted tofu, plant-based snacks don't have to be boring. You don't have to be vegan to introduce plant...
By: Rachel Roszmann | November 04, 2020 | EatingWell
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How Snacks Fit Into Your Weight Loss Plan
Your stomach is growling, but lunch is hours away. You could grab a snack, but you think it's best to grit your teeth and wait for...
By: Staff | November 04, 2020 | Mayo Clinic
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How Long Does it Take to Digest Food?
“Digestion is the process of breaking food down into the nutrients your body can use. It starts at your mouth and finishes at the ...
By: Staff | May 12, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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5 Food Myths to Avoid
With so much information out there on the most effective nutrition and weight loss trends, separating fact from fiction can be dif...
By Staff | January 19, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Bad Food Habits at Work? Get Back on Track in 5 Steps
Does it feel like your workplace is conspiring against your aims to eat healthier? You're right. It probably is. And you're not al...
By: Staff | April 14, 2021 | Mayo Clinic
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5 Healthy Fall Foods You Should Be Eating, According to a Registered Dietician
These classic fall foods will help strengthen your immune system and fight off chronic disease. As we move into the cooler months...
By: Laura Fisher | December 17, 2020 | Real Simple
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7 Time-Saving Hacks That Make Healthy Home Cooking a Breeze
Always scrambling for time in the kitchen? Or swapping your meal plan for take-out menus, when time runs tight? We feel you. Yet&n...
By: Kate Rockwood | July 27, 2018 | Rally Health
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3 Ways Breakfast Can Help You Control Your Weight
Some research suggests that regularly eating a healthy breakfast may help you lose excess weight and maintain your weight loss. Bu...
By: Staff | September 28, 2020 | Mayo Clinic
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How to Gain Control of Emotional Eating
Sometimes the strongest food cravings hit when you're at your weakest point emotionally. You may turn to food for comfort - consci...
By: Staff | February 17, 2021 | Mayo Clinic
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Make Healthy Choices at Any Restaurant
You can eat away from home without sabotaging your weight-loss plan. You just need to be menu-savvy about making decisions. When ...
By: Staff | September 08, 2021 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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Apple Chips
These apple chips are a healthy alternative to junk food and potato chips. Use them to create a colorful food gift or snack for a ...
By: Staff | November 04, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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5 Foods That Can Cause Inflammation
Inflammation is like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: It’s your body’s way of healing cell damage. But in overdrive, it becomes dangerous ...
By: Staff | September 21, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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5 Key Habits of Healthy Eaters
Eat breakfast Research indicates that eating breakfast every day helps with weight loss and weight maintenance by reducing hunger...
By: Staff | November 18, 2020 | Mayo Clinic
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Foods to Ditch for Less Stress (and What to Eat Instead)
These food trades won't work magic, but they can help when you feel stressed. Stressing out? You're not alone - in fact, stress a...
By: Lisa Valente, MS, RD | October 28, 2020 | EatingWell
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The Trick to Cooking Quick and Easy Sheet-Pan Dinners
Sheet-pan suppers. You’ve seen the cookbooks, the blogs, the artfully arranged Instagram snapshots. It can be easy to roll your ey...
By: Becky Krystal | July 18, 2019 | The Washington Post
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6 Tips to Lose Weight on a Budget
You don't need to spend a lot of money to hit your weight-loss goals. These inexpensive, and sometimes totally free, expert tips w...
By: Jessica Migala | October 29, 2021 | EatingWell
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The Protein You Should Always Have in Your Freezer
To be clear, I am not a vegetarian. I had a long stint with veganism late in high school and early in college. Though I can totall...
By: Jessica Ball, MS, RD | April 28, 2021 | EatingWell
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4 Easy Ways to Sneak in More Vegetables
Pop quiz: How many vegetables do you eat in a day? If you’re well below the two to three cups that doctors recommend, well, y...
By Staff | March 28, 2018 | Real Appeal
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5 Strategies to Help You Stop Emotional Eating
You stand at the freezer, steaming over a fight with your spouse and searching for some ice cream to cool your emotions. You sit o...
By: Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RD, LD | February 17, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Stop Emotional Eating
You stand at the freezer, steaming over a fight with your spouse and searching for some ice cream to cool your emotions. You sit o...
By: Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RD, LD | November 18, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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6 Easy Meal Prep Tips to Set Up Your Week
Scroll through your social media feed and you may come across an image of someone's countertop lined with a week's worth of meals ...
By: Carolyn A. Hodges, RD | September 14, 2020 | EatingWell
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The Best and Worst Carbs for Inflammation
Attention, carb lovers: here's what you should be eating more of to reduce inflammation (plus some things you may want to avoid). ...
By: Carolyn Williams, PhD, RD | September 21, 2020 | EatingWell
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Eat These Foods Every Day (Or at Least Once a Week)
Improving your diet can seem like a lofty goal, one that people often think requires rigid self-discipline and sacrifice. Cupcakes...
By: Kelly Bilodeau | August 06, 2018 | Harvard Health Letters
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4 Exciting Reasons to Rotate Your Foods
Ugh, you’re sitting and picking at that same grilled chicken salad and pasta every day and frankly, you’re getting bored of it. Ha...
By: Staff | April 27, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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How to Eat Seasonally All Winter Long
We tend to think of summer as the time to dive into seasonal produce, with farmers' markets flourishing, roadside produce stands p...
By: Laura Fisher | December 17, 2020 | Real Simple
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A Crunchy, Flavorful Salad Makes Great Use of Cauliflower or Any Leftover Roasted Vegetables
One of my key life-hacks is to cook extra of whatever I am having for dinner so I have the makings of a quick meal the following d...
By: Ellie Krieger | January 14, 2021 | The Washington Post
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Leeks and Fresh Dill Take Cozy Split Pea Soup From Drab to Fab
This soup isn't supposed to excite me, but it does. It's pea soup, after all, typically a metaphor for drab and boring. While it m...
By: Ellie Krieger | January 06, 2021 | Washington Post
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Whole Wheat and Oatmeal Pancakes With Fruit
Start your day off right with this delicious, healthy breakfast that won’t leave you hungry mid-morning. Whole grains ar...
By: Staff | September 28, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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Watermelon, Tomato, and Feta Salad
This refreshing salad is perfect for picnics and cookouts. It takes advantage of two of summer’s best produce options – watermelon...
By: Staff | August 14, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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Stuffed Pork Loin
Try this lighter pork chop recipe. Pork loin makes it leaner than traditional pork chops, and stuffing these chops with vegetables...
By: Digestive Health Team | August 31, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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Asian Chicken Wraps
What can you do with leftover roast chicken? Make a fantastic second meal like these Asian chicken wraps! These make a great weeke...
By: Heart and Vascular Team | September 14, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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Crunchy, Creamy, Sweet Yogurt and Fruit Parfait
Juicy strawberries, blueberries and cherries are tucked into layers of non-fat Greek yogurt – with just enough granola added for c...
By: Staff | November 25, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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Chia Pudding Recipes
If you haven’t tried chia seed pudding yet, you’re in for a real (and very healthy) treat. There are so many reasons to love chia,...
By: Staff | March 31, 2021 | Cleveland Clinicf
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Veggie Stir Fry in Sweet Ginger Sauce
Like most stir-fries, this can be made in minutes if you have all the ingredients chopped and ready to go. Purchase soba noodles t...
By: Staff | November 18, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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The 7 Healthiest Carb-Filled Foods to Eat, According to a Registered Dietitian
You bet potatoes are on this list. As we head into the holiday season, my priorities are as follows: perfecting my pecan pie reci...
By: Betty Gold | December 17, 2020 | Real Simple
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Fast Dinner Tips for Hectic Days
Do your intentions to eat well seem to fly out the window when life gets busy? No matter how long your to-do list, stay grounded a...
By: Staff | April 02, 2020 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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7 Foods to Satisfy Your Thirst and Hunger
When heat and humidity soar, keeping your body hydrated matters more than ever. Did you know you can hydrate with what’s on your p...
By: Staff | March 31, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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5 Reasons Your Breakfast Isn’t Filling — and What to Do About It
We've all been there. We eat breakfast only to find our tummy grumbling a few minutes later. What gives? Even if you think you're ...
By: Lisa Valente, MS, RD | November 25, 2020 | EatingWell
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Easy Hack to Make Oatmeal Taste Way Better
This 2-minute trick will totally change your oatmeal's flavor, no milk or sugar required. For most of the year, I'm a savory brea...
By: Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé | April 27, 2021 | EatingWell
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Healthy Muffin Recipes Under 200 Calories
Muffins seem to make just about everyone happy. Whether it’s enjoying fresh out of the oven for breakfast with a steaming cup of c...
By: Ann Milanowski | April 14, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Green Smoothie Bowl
Ready to trade the smoothie glass for a bowl? Try this recipe, which is packed with the leafy green goodness of spinach. Use ...
By: Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RD, LD | September 21, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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5 Foods to Avoid for a Better Mood
Turns out, certain foods can affect your mood. Here's what to eat—and avoid—to feel a little better. Much has been sa...
By: Katy Spratte Joyce | October 06, 2021 | EatingWell
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7 Shelf-Stable Protein Foods
Loading up a pantry with quality food is always a wise idea. Being able to put together a snack or meal with what you have on hand...
By: Christopher Mohr R.D., Ph.D. | July 08, 2021 | EatingWell
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Eat These Foods to Reduce Stress and Anxiety
If you’re trying to lower your stress levels, you probably already know to start with the basics: self-care, sleep management, and...
By: Staff | October 06, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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What to Eat Before and After a Workout
It’s the age old fitness question that many people often ask – what should you eat before and after a workout? Despite all of the...
By: Staff | June 30, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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8 Foods to Eat to Help You Stay Energized
When the 3 p.m. slump strikes and your energy is zapped, it's tempting to down a cup of coffee and ride the caffeine jolt until yo...
By: Lauren Manaker MS, RDN, LD | December 16, 2020 | EatingWell
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5 Tips To Help You Snack Healthier at Work
Eating healthy doesn’t apply solely to what you consume for breakfast, lunch and dinner. That is, unless the only time you eat is ...
By: Staff | April 14, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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5 Worst Lunch Foods
Your healthy breakfast is long gone. Your stomach is starting to growl loudly enough for coworkers to hear. You have an hour for l...
By: Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RD, LD | February 10, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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How to Build a Healthy Breakfast for Weight Loss
Even if you’re trying to cut calories to lose weight, that doesn’t mean breakfast has to be a measly, dry piece of toast and a har...
By: Staff | September 28, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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This Fruit Salad Favorite Is Great for Your Heart
Raspberries are one of the most popular berries in the world. This delicate fruit boasts a sweet-tart flavor and a velvety texture...
By: Andrea Mathis, LD, RDN, MA | January 27, 2021 | EatingWell
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These Holiday Foods Have Way More Sugar Than You Think
Want to stay awake until the end of the after-dinner movie for once? Experts recommend avoiding the inevitable sugar crash caused ...
By: Betty Gold | December 17, 2020 | Real Simple
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How to Make Healthy and Delicious Smoothies
Smoothies may seem like a no-brainer. Just fill a blender with fruit, ice and milk or juice, and let ‘er rip. But upset the smoot...
By: Staff | April 27, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Healthy Lunch Ideas
Whether you eat lunch at home these days while WFH or pack it to take along, having a healthy (and tasty!) lunch you feel good abo...
By: Ann Milanowski | February 10, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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10 Best Lunch Foods
While lunch is often an afterthought when it comes to meal planning, what you eat midday can make a big difference in how you feel...
By: Sarah Anzlovar, MS, LDN, RDN | February 16, 2021 | EatingWell
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What Are Cruciferous Vegetables, and Why Are They So Good for You?
A few years ago a patient came into my office complaining of migraines. He said, “You might think I’m crazy, doc, but I get headac...
By: Staff | March 17, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Things That Can Happen to Your Body When You Cut Out Sugar
Data suggests that daily sugar intake for 90% of Americans regularly exceeds the Dietary Guidelines' recommendation, a statistic t...
By: Carolyn Williams, PhD, RD | March 31, 2021 | EatingWell
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6 Ways to Snack Smarter On the Go
Whether you're traveling by plane, train or automobile, take your healthy-eating habits along by using these tips: Take these sna...
By: Staff | July 08, 2021 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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Can a Juice Cleanse Help You Lose Weight?
Overindulging during the holidays or on vacation can make us feel like turning to something drastic to make up for less-than-healt...
By: Katherine Wohl, RD, LD | January 11, 2019 | Cleveland Clinic
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The Best Time of Day to Eat Carbs
A carbohydrate is like the Internet. It can either help or harm you — it just depends on how and when you consume it. “You ...
By: Staff | August 14, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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6 Incredibly Filling Foods for Weight Loss
Can you be calorie conscious while still feeling satisfied? It’s possible! The trick is to prioritize foods that are relatively lo...
By: Amy Wilkinson | July 09, 2021 | Real Appeal
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A 12-Minute Workout You Can Do Anywhere
The verdict is in on spot-training: Conditioning a specific area of your body — your outer thighs, say — won’t make th...
By: Kristen Mascia | July 16, 2020 | Real Appeal
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8 Techniques to Beat Your Cravings
The foods you crave are likely to be high in sugar, fats and carbohydrates -- such as pizza, chocolate, cake, chips and ice cream....
By: Staff | March 31, 2021 | Mayo Clinic
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10 Expert Tips for Grocery Shopping on a Budget
Some love to do it and others absolutely hate doing it — we’re talking about grocery shopping. When it comes to food ...
By: Family Health Team | August 13, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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How to Restart Healthy Eating Habits
Midway through cleaning out your car after another on-the-go week, a growing pile of crumpled fast food wrappers reveals a harsh r...
By: Staff | June 08, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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How to Stock Your Fridge for Weight Loss
If you open your refrigerator door and a pile of junk food tumbles out, your chances of eating healthy are slim. Your eating habi...
By: Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RD, LD | July 20, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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3 Tips to Get Back on Track (and 3 Pitfalls to Avoid)
Things were going great — you were losing a pound a week. Then, suddenly, the number on your scale wouldn’t budge … a...
By: Digestive Health Team | November 14, 2018 | Cleveland Clinic
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How to Push Past a Weight Loss Plateau
You've lost 10 pounds! Then the dreaded scale stops and nothing you do seems to move that number down. It's not you; it's your bod...
By: Lainey Younkin, MS, LDN, RD | September 23, 2020 | EatingWell
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How to Eat Mindfully in the Real World (Distractions and All)
There’s a Zen proverb, “When walking, walk. When eating, eat.” Unfortunately, modern society seems to follow this adage: “When wal...
By: Carrie Dennett | November 15, 2018 | The Washington Post
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How to Stop Overeating on Weekends
You’re good about eating healthy during the week, but on the weekends? Well, that’s another story. “The week often brings stress ...
By: Staff | October 05, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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15 Ways to Eat Less Sugar — Without Missing It
A life without any sugar is a life we don't want to live. And thankfully, experts say you don't need to eliminate it from your die...
By: Rachael Moeller Gorman | October 20, 2021 | EatingWell
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Getting Back to Weight Loss Basics
Despite all the diet strategies out there, weight management still comes down to the calories you take in versus those you burn of...
By: Staff | July 23, 2021 | Mayo Clinic Health Information Library
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4 Harmful Habits That Get in the Way of Weight Loss
If you’re hoping to lose weight, don’t let problematic eating habits get in your way. Four behaviors can prevent you from mak...
By: Digestive Health Team | July 16, 2018 | Cleveland Clinic
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5 Ways to Stop FOMO From Stalling Your Weight Loss
After a very weird, very difficult, and very isolating year and a half, people are starting to socialize again. The invites for br...
By: Brigid Sweeney | September 08, 2021 | Real Appeal
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5 Sneaky Reasons You're Hitting a Weight Loss Plateau
You've lost 10 pounds! Then the dreaded scale stops and nothing you do seems to move that number down, ugh. It's not you; it's you...
By: Lainey Younkin RD, MS, LDN | August 06, 2021 | EatingWell
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Healthy Game Day Snacks
As game day celebrations ramp up, so can the desire to overindulge at the party food table. Here are three snacks that can help yo...
By Staff | September 07, 2017 | Real Appeal
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5 Myths About Cravings That Might Be Holding You Back
Imagine you’ve been on a healthy-eating kick. Everything is going great. You’re skipping the drive-thru, you’re passing up that se...
By: Kate Rockwood | January 03, 2019
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Are You Eating Your Vegetables the Right Way?
We all know we need to eat our veggies. But is it better to eat them raw or cooked? Is a fresh broccoli slaw, for example, better ...
By: Michelle Konstantinovsky | July 20, 2018 | Rally Health
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Does Pasta Have a Place in a Healthy Diet?
Pasta is typically viewed as a food that packs on pounds and, more often than not, is relegated to the "do not eat" list. However,...
By: Densie Webb PhD, RD | August 19, 2020 | Environmental Nutrition
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What to Eat to Reduce Inflammation (and Feel Better Post-Workout)
Can’t shake the soreness after starting an exercise program? Or maybe you’re constantly reinjuring a muscle or tendon? You put a l...
By: Wellness Team | June 30, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie
We believe that comfort food can be both healthy and delicious - and this Irish classic is the perfect example. You can even mix i...
By Staff | March 16, 2018 | Real Appeal
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11 Ways to Make Healthy Eating a Whole Lot Easier
The Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid is a simple guide to making smart eating choices, with fruits and vegetables as the foundat...
By: Staff | July 20, 2020 | Mayo Clinic
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Velvety Mint Chocolate Mousse
Studies demonstrate that including chocolate rich in flavanols like dark chocolate made with 70 percent cocoa can help reduce the ...
By: Staff | January 06, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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No-Bake Apple Cinnamon Snack Bites
Rich in fiber and protein, these delicious snacks will leave you feeling full with just one bite. The dates and apple give you fib...
By: Staff | December 02, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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What’s Worse for You: Sugar or Artificial Sweeteners?
Americans consume an average of 22 teaspoons of sugar every single day. Teens consume up to 34 teaspoons a day. One reason is a...
By: Mark Hyman, MD, Director, Center for Functional Medicine | May 10, 2018
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Sweet and Sour Turkey Meatballs
This recipe offers a tangy sweet and sour taste but calls for ground turkey breast instead of ground beef, cutting down on calorie...
By: Digestive Health Team | March 30, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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Turkey Sloppy Joes
This healthier re-do of an all-American classic is perfect for an upcoming family dinner. If there’s leftovers, they’re great to f...
By Staff | May 04, 2018 | Real Appeal
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Want to Cut Sugar, Salt, or Fat? Retrain Your Taste Buds
We don’t usually overeat on salmon and broccoli, but many of us find it hard to say no to another slice of pizza or cake. That’s n...
By: Kate Rockwood | August 02, 2018 | Rally Health
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Herb-Friendly Egg Salad With Tofu
Greek yogurt and tofu pack protein into this picnic favorite. Turmeric gives this dish its pretty yellow color, and along with gar...
By: Wellness Team | July 23, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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How Better Habits Helped a Mom Drop 60 Pounds [Video]
Christina Shahan is a supervisor at work, and a mom at home. “I’m always having to worry about being in charge of others,” she say...
By: Caroline Roberts | August 11, 2020 | Rally Health
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Meatless Beet Burgers
Using beets in these meatless burgers gives them a red-meat look without the beef. They also have a chewy texture due to the quino...
By: Staff | January 08, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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5 Ways to Stay Healthy During the Holidays
The holiday season is here and planning celebrations with the ones we love are top of mind. It’s also a time when maintaining your...
By Staff | November 16, 2017 | Real Appeal
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How to Shake Pandemic Weight Gain
As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues, the weather turns warmer and we see the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, it’s a...
By: Staff | June 08, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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The Best Ways to Fuel Your Workouts
You’re committed to regular workouts, hitting your groove with daily cardio. Perhaps you’ve discovered the joy of rushing endorphi...
By: Family Health Team | September 27, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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Recipe: Pumpkin Bars
These dense, moist bars are sweet enough to satisfy a craving but they won’t send you into a sugar rush. Bonus: There are no refin...
By: Digestive Health Team | December 20, 2018 | Cleveland Clinic
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Mango Almond Celebration Cake
Even one slice of regular cake — no matter how harmless you feel it is — reintroduces bad sugars and fats into your di...
By: Ann Milanowski | October 20, 2021 | Cleveland Clinic
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5 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookies
This cookie satisfies your sweet tooth without any added sugar. It’s a simple, five-ingredient recipe that includes dark chocolate...
By: Staff | October 28, 2020 | Cleveland Clinic
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5 Ways to Break Through a Weight Loss Plateau
Most people experience a plateau at some point during their weight-loss journey. Plateaus may last a few days to a few weeks and s...
By: Jessica Holst | March 03, 2021 | Mayo Clinic
