The Standard American Diet (SAD) is truly sad in so many ways.  We have so much wealth and exposure to great education and technology, however the food industry continues to decline.  The consumption of processed foods is not natural and is wreaking havoc on our health. Too much processed food, fried food, caffeine, alcohol, medications and lack of hydration are some of the major problems with our diet here in America.  One of the best ways we can make changes and improve our diet is to look at healthier diets from other cultures. One of my favorite cultural diets is the Mediterranean diet.
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How to Boost Your Energy

Boosting energy is one of the most important health concerns these days.  Without good energy, many issues can develop inside the body such as: slowed metabolism, depression, decreased memory, decreased focus and efficiency, lack of motivation, behavior issues, lowered immune function and muscle weakness.  It is hugely important to your health and well-being to have good energy production inside the body.  So how can you make sure this good energy production is happening and give yourself a natural boost?

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The Effects of Alcohol on the Body

Everything in moderation is a good approach when it comes to alcohol.  Alcohol is a depressant, so many people use it to calm them down after a long day of work.  However, alcohol does have calories and can cause weight gain.  It raises blood sugar so it is important to ONLY drink it with food (preferably fat and protein).  For some, alcohol promotes overeating.  This is mostly because it does raise blood sugar too fast, and then your body’s energy crashes as your insulin pulls out too much sugar.

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10 Tips On Healthy Eating For Kids

If you care about your kids’ health and want to help them eat healthy, then keep reading.  Below are ten critical questions and tips for assessing where your kids are with their eating habits and what you can do to get them to love eating healthy.
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How To Shop Your Local Farmers’ Market

If you haven’t done so already, this is a great time of year to gather up your family and friends (and even your dog) and head to your local farmers’ market. The food is typically fresher than at your local grocer, less expensive, organic, and locally grown.

If you enjoy the market and the food you get from your local vendors, consider putting a weekly trip to the farmers’ market on your schedule - most farmers’ markets operate on a once/week basis.  Here are seven tips for getting the most out of your experience at the farmers’ market:

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5 Tips For A Healthy Halloween

Halloween will be here before we know it, and while we all know that some sugar or a chocolate bar here or there isn’t going to hurt any of us, the fact is that the availability and volume of sugar (mostly in the form of high fructose syrup - HFCS) is just too high in general right now.

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Natural Fertility Foods

Many women today are searching for natural ways to increase their fertility, and nutrition has been proven to be a key element in healthy fertility. The superfoods I’ve listed below should be a part of every fertility diet.  They help keep the body alkaline, nourish eggs and sperm and balance hormones. I’ve included descriptions of each superfood below, as well as 2 recipes that include ingredients known to increase fertility.
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13 Tips for How to Eat Healthy

What does healthy eating mean to you?  Since we are all individuals, each one of us has unique health and nutrition needs.  We all come from different backgrounds, have different goals and desires, and have different relationships with food, cooking and the kitchen.  Despite our differences, there are several fundamental questions I encourage you to ask yourself to get on the right track for healthy nutrition:

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