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Healthier Alternatives

As we spring approaches, most of our New Year's Resolutions have already started to fail. Well, since eating healthier is probably on many people's lists, we found some great products that can help you stick to a healthful 2019! MinusCal is a new bar that tastes amazing with all the energy-boosting benefits of a typical…

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Plumen Low Energy Lightbulb

Going green doesn’t mean having to sacrifice style or design. The Plumen Lightbulb is the world’s first designer, low energy lightbulb. This beautifully sculptured lightbulb is a not only stylish, but also an eco-friendly alternative to traditional bulbs.

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Understanding the “Energy” Between Parent and Child

When I was training for my Ph.D. in psychology, I was taught the importance of being able to quantify or count what I observe. Now, thirty years later, I am going to step outside of that model and advise that one of the most important things to be aware of from the moment your children are born until you scoot them out the door, is the type of energy that goes back and forth between you and your kids — something we cant see or measure, but we all know it’s there. Understanding it can make you a better parent.

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Foods for Energy During Pregnancy

Exhaustion and pregnancy go hand-in-hand for many expecting moms. If you are looking for an energy boost, step away from that candy bar. It might give you a quick boost, but healthier food choices give you longer-lasting energy to make it through the day — or at least until nap time. Keep the high-energy snacks on hand wherever you go so you always have a healthy boost available. An extra 300 calories per day helps keep up with the demands of growing a baby.

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Healthy Alternatives to Fast Food

Whether we’re talking hamburgers and French fries, roast beef sandwiches and fried cheese sticks, or fried chicken with gravy-slathered mashed potatoes, fast food is usually high in refined grains, high in carbs, high in fat (and not the good fats), high in sugar and high in sodium. The only thing fast food is low in, in fact, is nutrition. With the frenetic pace of modern living making it harder and harder to cook three meals a day, finding healthy alternatives to fast food becomes critical if you want to eat a healthy diet. Luckily, convenience food doesn’t need to be unhealthy. You can still eat healthy food when you’re on the go or in a hurry. You have two basic options: Pack some healthy food to take with you or stop somewhere. If you must go into a fast food restaurant, pick the pre-made salad. Otherwise, here are some ideas for healthy alternatives to fast food that are quick and easy.