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The eating season is in full swing - bringing joy for some and stress for others. Many of us experience anxiety during the holidays, as each new day brings a different treat in the break room and each weekend is filled with get-togethers that revolve around the most decadent food.  Not to mention running the gauntlet of goodies that line the supermarket shelves - … [Read more...] about How to Beat the Holiday Binge (and Bulge)

With so many food labels and so little time to really figure out the healthiest options, how can parents make the best choices for their kids? Food labeling and marketing can be big business, especially when aimed at kids, but it can lead to a lot of confusion for parents as well as choices that may sound healthy, but really aren’t. "… Pants On Fire" It seems like many packaged … [Read more...] about Making Healthy Choices for Your Kids

Chia is going through a renaissance of sorts, and is no longer a goofy gag gift that proliferates the shelves during the holidays to sprout on assorted animals or cartoon character’s heads. Basically, the chia seed has gone from class clown to class valedictorian. The edible seed, which comes from the desert plant Salvia hispanica, is part of the mint family. It’s … [Read more...] about The Health Benefits Of Chia – The Food, Not The Pet

When you were a kid, how many times did you hear: “If you are going to do it… Do it right”? How many times have you said this to your own child? Working out is no different. If you are going to make the effort to show up and exercise, you should do it right so you get the best results and the maximum benefit. What do you think is the most important part of resistance … [Read more...] about Get The Most Out Of Every Workout: Tips To Do It Right