Healthy Foods?
by Lori Sciame June 3rd, 2023 | Diet
On a diet and wondering what to eat? Besides the obvious, raw carrots and celery, it can be confusing to find foods that are truly healthy. Why? Sometimes consumers can be fooled by descriptive labels on foods. For instance, just because something is called healthy, doesn't automatically make it that way. In addition, true portion sizes of healthy foods can be tricky to determine. Â Remember, everything should be eaten in moderation! To learn more about foods that may not be as healthy as one thinks, read this post on our sister website, My Fitness Tunes.
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Eat Your Cabbage!
by Kimberly Hays December 9th, 2022 | Diet
Cabbage is an often overlooked superfood that has so many health benefits that it shouldn't be overlooked. For instance, did you know that cabbage has more vitamin C than oranges? This can help ward off infections and help the body to heal quickly. That’s good to know in winter when illnesses are at their peak. Also, cabbage can help you lose weight because of its high fiber content that will help you to feel full longer. It is also full of antioxidants that will help your body get rid of free radicals that can be cancer causing. To learn
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Is a Raw Diet for You?
by Kimberly Hays September 9th, 2022 | Diet
Raw diets are gaining in popularity, and though it sounds healthy to eat an abundance of fruit and vegetables there are also concerns with the diet. The benefits are that you get an abundance of fiber that keeps your body cleansed, and you are not getting excess sugar, salt, and preservatives from processed foods. There are also some disadvantages to the diet, like not getting all of the nutrients out of some foods because these nutrients are released when cooked, and you could become vitamin D deficient on a raw diet. To find out more, visit our sister publication,
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