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Protein Supplements: What’s All The Fuss About?
Do you regularly use a protein shake or bar as a meal replacement or snack? Are you confused about the proper use and efficacy of these protein supplements? According to a recent evaluation, protein powder sales make up 70 percent of the booming $16 billion sports...
Healthy Recipes for Time-Starved Professionals
If you’re a busy, time-starved professional, it’s easy to grab a bite to go from a fast-food drive-through or a convenience store. Sometimes allowing yourself to opt for the unhealthy option “just this once” turns into a daily habit, which can make it hard managing...
Vitamins and Supplements: The Lowdown on Green Tea and More
Vitamin and supplement companies often claim that their products offer amazing benefits, ranging from improved energy to a lower risk of cancer. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to tell if those claims are true just by reading product labels. Before you spend your...
Tips for Managing Lyme Disease
As delightful as summer picnics are, one of the risks you run anytime you’re outdoors is being bitten by a tick. This is particularly concerning if you happen to be bitten by a deer tick, a common carrier of Lyme disease. In the event you are the victim of such a...
Pros and Cons of the Paleo Diet
Diet options are as varied as the many choices we make every day. The paleo diet is one of the most popular (and arguably one of the most controversial) diet choices available. Understanding the pros and cons of the paleo diet can help you determine whether this is an...
Cheesy Quinoa with Yellow Squash and Herbs
Cheesy Quinoa with Yellow Squash and Herbs Recipe Type: Main Course Author: Molly Devine, RD Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 45 mins Total time: 1 hour Serves: 6 Ingredients: 3 cups low sodium chicken broth, divided (substitute vegetable broth for vegetarian version) 1...
Moroccan Grilled Chicken Kebabs
Moroccan Grilled Chicken Kebabs Recipe Type: Grilled Dinner or Lunch Author: Molly Devine, RD Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 30 mins Serves: 8 servings This versatile recipe can be made in bulk and used in many different entrees throughout the week....
3 Healthy Dinner Ideas for Your Summer Vacation
The summer season ushers in warmer weather, picnics, pool parties, family vacation and unfortunately tons of opportunities to sabotage your weight management efforts. Especially when you’re on vacation, it’s tempting to have hot dogs for dinner or ice cream for...
Do Carrots Really Help You See Better?
As a child, you were probably always told to eat all your veggies, or else you would never grow tall and strong like your favorite superhero. Did your parents also tell you to eat your carrots for great eyesight? Were they right when associating carrots with perfect...