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Oct 16

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Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe

By Krista F | Recipes | No Comments

It’s a pumpkin spice frenzy this fall. From cough suppressants and lip balm to boxes of fettuccini, pumpkin spice is flavoring all kinds of foods and scenting a wide array of products. Who can resist? The mix of cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg is warm and comforting when autumn’s chill sets in. There’s even a company that sells pumpkin spice detail spray for your car! You can try it all. But, chances are you’ll still come back to the place where it all started – a classic cup of Pumpkin Spice Latte.
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Aug 14

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Does Counting Calories Really Help You Achieve Your Goals

By Krista F | Nutrition | No Comments

Some people naturally know exactly what to eat and when to eat it to feel good. They find a stress-free balance among calories, nutrition, and energy expenditure. For many people, though, it’s not that easy. Confidently fulfilling calorie counts can cause confusion. Which begs the questions; should you focus on calorie count? Or is it enough to simply focus on food quality?

Jul 28

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I Work a Demanding Job, Is Going to The Gym Still Beneficial?

By Anthony Guerra | Health & Fitness | No Comments

What do you do for a living? If you answered construction worker, landscaper, nursing aide, or any other type of work that requires a lot of lifting, walking, standing, and/or operating heavy equipment, then chances are you get a lot of physical activity in during your day job. Of course, even sedentary jobs pose their own challenges to the body (how many have had super sore backs after sitting all day?!). But physically demanding work can really take a toll. If you don’t look after your body, then you may be at risk for an acute or chronic injury that can disrupt your daily life and force you into disability and time off work.
So, make your health a top priority. Clearly, a big part of that includes regular exercise. But for those of us with physically demanding work, we may find ourselves way too exhausted at the end of the day to even think about going to the gym. Plus, with all the moving around we do at work, doesn’t it seem like we get enough exercise while we’re on the clock?

Jul 21

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Take a Break and Come Back When You’re Ready

By Anthony Guerra | Health & Fitness | No Comments

You might think that taking time off from the gym is anathema to someone who’s trying to stay healthy and fit. After all, we need discipline and consistency in our workout routine to get good results. Read More

Jul 11

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L’eggo that Eggo and Try These 4 Quick Breakfast Alternatives

By Krista F | Nutrition | No Comments

A well-balanced breakfast can be the thing that helps you push through your morning workout and still have the energy to make it through the morning rush at work. Sometimes, though, that boxed cereal or pre-packaged toaster waffle just won’t cut it. Think outside the box when it comes to breakfast. There are many well-rounded, nutritious options out there, and most are quick and convenient to create!

Jul 06

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5 Bodyweight Exercises You Can Do While on Vacation This Summer

By Krista F | Workouts | No Comments

When you’re on vacation, it can be hard to find the motivation to workout. After all, trips away with friends and family are all about relaxing, eating good food, and enjoying great company.

Jun 22

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Fast Food—What to Eat When You’re in a Time Crunch

By Anthony Guerra | Lifestyle | No Comments

To most people in the health and fitness world, the concept of “fast food” is virtually a four-letter word. But let’s face it. Sometimes when you’re traveling or short on time, grab-and-go food items are almost too convenient to pass up (“fast” being the operative word). Besides, in most cases, eating something is better than eating nothing.

May 19

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Bread Winner: 4 Healthy Brands to Load Your Pantry With

By Krista F | Nutrition | No Comments

Your gym buddy has been raving about the club’s new strength class being “the best thing since sliced bread.” The comparison is confusing! With the mixed reviews mass produced loaves have been getting in the world of nutrition you have no idea whether the class is “the” bomb or “a” bomb. Should you head into the group ex-studio or avoid the class like Atkins diet fans shunned the dinner rolls that came with their steaks?

Dec 14

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FIVE Holiday Beverages That Will Keep You Slim this Year

By Natalie Roberts | Recipes | No Comments

So many different holiday beverages make their way onto our tables at this time of year, so it can be difficult to resist. While I do promote a lifestyle of everything in moderation, I’m also very much aware that a lot of the holiday drinks will contain alcohol and various other refined sugars, which isn’t so great to have in abundance. Read More

Oct 04

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Healthy Grocery Shopping Tips: 6 Ways to Get Healthier Food in Your Kitchen

By Danielle N | Lifestyle | No Comments

Your refrigerator’s produce drawer: for many, it’s the place where good intentions go to die. All too often, shoppers load up on cheap, processed foods when they shop at the grocery store—and the few health foods that they do bring home rarely get eaten. If you fall into this category of shoppers, who could blame you? After all, studies have shown that eating fresh, healthy foods is more expensive. Still, we’ve got some healthy grocery shopping tips that’ll make it easier (and cheaper) to eat better.