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Essential Nutrients – What They Are & How to Get Them
I’m sure you’ve heard advertisers tout that their product provides essential nutrients. We are constantly told we need to eat healthful foods, get our vitamins and minerals in, and strive for a balanced intake of all of the essential nutrients but has anyone ever really defined what that means? Let’s take a look at what the essential nutrients are, why…
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How Much Water Should You Drink in a Day?
You’ve probably been told that you need to drink more water. Better hydration can help prevent headaches, stave off hunger, improve your complexion, and get you through the two o’clock slump. So, how much water should you drink in a day? The exact answer seems to be elusive, is it an ounce for each pound you weigh? 8 glasses a…
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Is Green Tea Good for You?
You may have heard a lot of great things about green tea, it’s been hailed by many as a healthy drink, it’s full of antioxidants, green tea is good for your heart, and it’s helpful for weight loss. Green tea has been shown to ward off cancer, high blood pressure, and diabetes. So what’s behind these claims? Is green tea…
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Foods That Fight Inflammation
What is Inflammation? Inflammation is a word that has popped up more and more in health and fitness circles in recent years. We all know the tell-tale signs of inflammation when we are injured. The redness, heat, swelling, and pain of a sprained ankle, for example. What exactly is inflammation inside of your body? What effects does it have on…
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Ultimate Guide To Essential Oils
Essential oils are all over the news, social media, and they have been in use for thousands of years. There is a lot of information out there about them, but much of it is incorrect or misleading. That is why we have decided to put together this comprehensive guide to essential oils.
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How To Eat Keto On A Budget
Cost is a very common concern for anyone considering a switch to the keto diet. We hear it and see it on social media all the time. It makes sense to think that eating fewer carbs and more meat will be expensive. The truth is that you can eat keto on a budget and still have wonderful healthy meals. Let’s…
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Best Keto Documentaries To Binge This Weekend
Are you looking to snuggle up and binge watch something educational about health and fitness? Sure, I’ll admit that when I say it like that it doesn’t sound so awesome. Maybe keto documentaries don’t sound great but these are all very entertaining. We don’t watch a lot of television but we manage to catch most of the best health documentaries…
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10 Must-Have Grocery Items for Keto
If you have followed our blog or social media for a bit, you'll know that both Bill and I are following a ketogenic diet. I have been doing keto since March 17, 2018, and Bill has recently started. I wanted to give you a peek into what this looks like with our 10 must-have grocery items for keto.
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Vitamins and Minerals that help you sleep through the night
Sleeping through the night is critical for your physical and mental health. Even so more than half of all Americans often have trouble sleeping. Insomnia is very common and more and more people are turning to the pharmacy for answers. That may not be necessary as there are many foods that help you sleep when taken frequently.
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Keto Diet Science: What is Ketosis
You have probably heard about the ketogenic (keto) diet but you might not fully understand how it works. If so, don't feel bad, most people that I have talked to that aren't total health junkies don't understand it either. I am going to go into what ketosis is, what it isn't, smash some myths, and answer some common questions.
