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A crash course on reading nutrition labels

Understanding and reading labels on food items is critical to eating clean and staying healthy.  When shopping it is best to stick to the perimeter of the grocery store for the healthiest, freshest food.  But there are times when we do need to shop in the center - where the packaged stuff resides!!  This is when it’s important to read the labels…

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Facts on omega fatty acids

The two essential fatty acids most important to good health are omega-3 and omega-6. But we need these in the right balance in order to protect our hearts, joints, pancreas, mood stability, and skin.

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Why you need to stop sitting so much

Did you know between 50 and 70 percent of people spend at least a quarter of their day sitting? Recent studies found that remaining in an inactive position for this long can lead to obesity, heart disease, and even cancer. But you don’t have to take this news sitting down (pun intended) - here are three tips that can get your legs moving throughout the day.

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The many names of sugar

There are many different types of sugar. Let’s review them. Brown Sugar- sugar crystals with molasses syrup, flavor and coloringConfectioner’s Sugar or Powdered Sugar - finely ground sucrose crystals mixed with cornstarch….

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