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Nutrition

Nutrition
Many who have a sweet tooth struggle with snacking. Whether you reach for cake, candy, or Kringle you want the craving satisfied swiftly and sweetly, right? However, there is a healthier sweet treat option. Why not try fruit to satisfy a sweet tooth…
Family Fitness, Fitness Tips, Nutrition
After a crazy morning of Christmas shopping you just want to reward yourself. You got some pretty good bargains today and deserve this break. A comforting mug of hot chocolate or a popular hot coffee drink at your favorite coffee shop sounds perfect…
Nutrition, Snack Ideas
Everyone knows they need to eat more vegetables, but how much is enough? Choose My Plate tells us: Women 19 – 50 years old = 2 ½ cups 51+ years old = 2 cups Men 19 – 50 years old = 3 cups 51+ years old = 2 ½ cups This is every day.  If you’re…
Nutrition
Most of us know what we like to snack on, but maybe we haven’t clearly identified where or why. Here’s how to identify your eating alter ego. Nervous Nibbler Are you a nervous nibbler? You find yourself snacking when life gets stressful and before…
Fitness Tips, Nutrition
The saying, “It takes 21 days to form a new habit”, is false.  Starting a new habit or quitting an old one is hard work and can take much longer than 21 days.  Phillipa Lally, a researcher at the University College of London, did a study on this…