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Food Cravings Explained: Why Do You Have Them? How Can You Combat Them?
We all have cravings for specific foods and beverages every now and then. Our cravings are often limited to a specific type of flavor or even texture – sweet treats are irresistible to some while others can’t deny a crunchy, salty bite. Ever wonder what causes these...
Seasonal Produce – The Taste of Summer
Summer in the South means fresh, delicious seasonal produce—making it easy for even casual cooks to create healthy dishes that are full of flavor. With so many fantastic fruits and vegetables in season during the months of July and August, your recipe options are...
Stress management = health management
Sometimes it’s easy to forget how much your body and brain are connected. Stress, which is widely thought of as an emotional issue, can take a serious toll on your physical health as well. This is why good stress management is crucial to good health management....
Water Works – Get Fit and Stay Cool In the Pool
It’s summer, and you’re motivated to make an extra effort to exercise—just as it’s getting too hot to spend any amount of time outside. But if you’re not a gym member or a “gym type,” what’s your salvation? The answer: a swimming pool workout. Why Water Works? No...
“We’re pregnant” – Healthy Eating During Pregnancy Benefits You Both
Once you’re pregnant, everything changes. And while obvious dietary and lifestyle variations are in order for mothers-to-be, they also carry advantages for spouses and partners. You’re in this together, so why not eat and drink like it? Healthy eating during pregnancy...
The Straight Talk on Strength Training and Chronic Disease
Muscular strength is closely linked with a lower fat mass and a larger lean body mass—which essentially helps you to lose fat mass and build muscle mass. And by building a higher ratio of muscle mass to fat mass, you’ve taken an essential step towards preventing...
Farmers Markets – Fresh and Healthy Produce in and Around the NC Triangle
If you’re committed to doing a lifestyle overhaul for your health and well being, it’s a good idea to make some dietary changes that will help you lose weight and prevent chronic health conditions like diabetes and hypertension. Fresh, healthy food is the key, and...
How Food Prep Affects Healthy Living – Weight Loss Tips
Here’s some food for thought: research shows that the amount of time you spend preparing food directly affects whether or not you have a healthy diet, and cooking for yourself is an important step towards healthy living. This is great news for people who are looking...
Healthy Weight Maintenance – Health Tips From the Pros!
Reaching a healthy weight and maintaining it is important for a whole host of reasons. In addition to preventing and controlling chronic diseases and other health conditions, maintaining a healthy weight provides the opportunity for an active life rich in rewarding...