Tag: diet
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How to Eat More Fruits and Veggies Part 1-RAW!
As a nurse, I hear from a lot of people who want to eat more fruits and vegetables. We all know that they’re good for us. We know we “should” eat them. But it’s not always easy to get the recommended amount. They contain fiber, vitamins, minerals and are associated with lower mortality rates (Wang…
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Understanding Sugar: The Sweet Truth About Gummy Candies
Okay. I admit that I like sugar. And by sugar I mean gummy candies. I tell myself we are wired to want sugar and fats, so it’s not my fault? Okay? But I know that it isn’t good for you. There are so many added sugars in our foods to begin with. Eating a food…
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The Hidden Calories in Your Coffee: Cream and Sugar (and Those Pesky Fancy Coffees)
Do you like cream in your coffee? How about sugar? Personally, I like both of those things. I have had many cups of coffee over the past 30 or so years. More often than not (like 99.99% of the time), they’ve had something in them. This includes sugar, fake sugar, powdered creamer, actual creamer, milk,…
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