February 3, 2015
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5 Easy Make-At-Home Infused Waters

You know you should drink more water, but those sugary drinks all aglow in the vending machine at 3 AM sure are tempting. Break the spell for good this year by arming yourself with any of these clever water concoctions—we promise they’re as good to your taste buds as they are to your body. To help you drink it all in (pun intended), we’ve gathered our top five easy, make-at-home infused waters, perfect for busy people who have decided to make 2015 their healthiest year yet. Just throw one of these mixes together in the evening (or in the morning—we […]
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September 30, 2014
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A Fresh Spin on Salads

“Seasonal ingredients are bursting from the vines, and that means your options are virtually endless,” says Jeanne Kelley, a Los Angeles-based chef and author. For Kelley, a trip to bountiful is as close as her backyard. Between her garden, chicken coop and beehives, she picks, snips and collects fresh veggies, herbs, eggs and honey to create nature’s best recipes, including the signature salads she shares here. “Salads are hearty enough for dinner, and they’re perfect healthy lunches, especially for people who need a well-balanced meal mid-workday to help them maintain their stamina,” she says. “And contrary to popular belief, salads […]
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June 3, 2014
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Weight Loss Calorie Burning Foods?

Here’s another wonderful myth out there. The idea that there are actual foods out there that ‘help’ you lose weight. That by some sheer miracle, when you eat these foods the weight melts off your body. Everything from ‘fat burning‘ foods, to the infamous ‘negative calorie‘ foods. Both of these ‘advertisements’ are trying to convince you that it takes more energy to consume these foods or the food itself is boosting your ‘fat burning ability’ (your metabolism). So you either have to burn more calories to consume the food in question than the amount of calories the food possesses (the […]
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May 13, 2014
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9 Things Everyone Should Know About Coffee

Coffee. Joe, java, go-go juice, nectar of the gods. Whatever you call it, coffee can be your best friend. These days it seems like there’s a coffee shop on every corner, just waiting to deliver the delicious, caffeinated beverage ready to get you going (and keep you going during long shifts!). As much as we know (and love) about the beverage, we found nine facts about coffee you may not have heard before. Which are news to you? 1. Creamer can keep your coffee warmer longer Whaaaa? Doesn’t this go against the laws of physics? Shouldn’t pouring cold cream into […]
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April 21, 2014
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Supplemental Immunity

By Sean Dent The world of supplements, herbs,and everything vitamins can be a little overwhelming and confusing. We would think that we’d have a firm grasp on the immune system by now. But even with our knowledge and experience, the world of supplementation is down right maddening!
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November 12, 2013
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Health Q&A: Kickin’ the Caffeine Addiction

Dear Sean, I drink about a dozen Mountain Dews during every shift…it’s my one addiction and I know it’s not healthy but I just can’t shake it. What do you recommend to wean myself? – Love My Caffeine
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July 9, 2013
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The Secret to Weight Loss? You Already Have It!

Losing weight isn’t easy for anyone. Yes, someone can drop 100 pounds in the course of a television season, but a typical person isn’t going to have a slew of weight-loss gurus following her every move…and her every pound. But here’s the secret:
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