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December 15, 2020
Four Low-carb Christmas Candies to Make at Home

You can make tasty low-carb versions of many popular Christmas sweets at home. Here are four low-carb treats we love that you can enjoy this holiday season!

Exercise
December 14, 2020
Aging Doesn’t Make Losing Weight Harder

Many of us believe that losing weight becomes more difficult as we age. But a new study has found that it isn’t true.

Lifestyle
December 11, 2020
Embrace How Different the Holidays Are

Hanukkah has begun, Christmas is coming up. In 2020, the holidays look different than in other years. Instead of focusing on what we’re missing this year, today, we’re suggesting ways to find the bright spots.

Lifestyle
December 11, 2020
One-third of Hospitals are Almost Out of ICU Space

Last week, one-third of hospitals in the U.S. had 90 percent of the beds in their ICUs filled. And 46 percent of those patients had COVID-19. Telling you this isn’t meant to scare you so much as underscore the importance of protecting yourself.

Lifestyle
December 10, 2020
Men with COVID-19 Are Almost Three Times More Likely to Enter ICU

Men's and women's COVID-19 infection rates are the same. However, once infected, men are 2.84 times more likely to be admitted to the intensive care unit than women, and they are 1.4 times more likely to die from COVID-19 than women.

Lifestyle
December 9, 2020
Ways to Do a Cookie Exchange this Year

This year has forced us to change a lot of our traditions. We have had to find new ways to celebrate and connect. Even cookie exchanges are different. Here are three ways to give cookies in 2020 and share your love without sharing germs!

Diet
December 9, 2020
Celebrate Root Vegetables This Month!

Some people might roll their eyes when they hear that December is “Root Vegetables and Exotic Fruits Month.” But, we want to celebrate root vegetables. They don’t get as much attention as they should!

Recipes
December 8, 2020
Four Rutabaga Recipes to Replace Potatoes

Rutabagas are not a go-to veggie for most of us. Here are four low-carb recipes that use rutabagas to replace potatoes perfectly — they bring carb-heavy favorites back to your table!

Lifestyle
December 7, 2020
Celebrating the “Helpers”

We recently heard of two people helping in their communities that we think will make you smile! A six-year-old girl called Bethany helping the homeless and a 51-year-old newspaper delivery man named Greg who has become a lifeline for older folks.

Diet
December 4, 2020
Weight Loss Improves Brain Function

Losing weight can improve your cognition, attention span, memory and your coordination. Your brain gets a tune-up when you lose pounds!

Diet
December 4, 2020
Australia Ranks Juice as Worse than Diet Soda

The Australian and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation wants to give 100 percent fruit and vegetable juices a worse health rating than diet soda because of its high sugar content.

Lifestyle
December 3, 2020
When Can You Expect the Vaccine?

With so many people clamoring for a COVID-19 vaccine, releasing it to the general public would cause shortages. So, the CDC has created a roadmap for when different groups of people will be eligible to receive a shot.

Diet
December 2, 2020
Another Way to Enjoy Pumpkin: Heart Healthy Oil!

Today, we’re looking at a part of the pumpkin we’ve never touched on before: pumpkin seed oil. Pumpkin seed oil is a heart-healthy oil. It offers so many health benefits!

Diet
December 2, 2020
White Rice Just as Bad as Table Sugar

Our team’s motto has always been “all things in moderation.” But, new research shows that a serving of white rice has almost precisely the same impact on blood sugar levels as eating straight white sugar!

Recipes
December 1, 2020
Four Interesting Low-carb Recipes with Pesto

Today, we have a guest blog by Ligia Lugo from thedaringkitchen.com. We hope you enjoy her recipe suggestions for low-carb pesto meals as much as we do!

Lifestyle
November 30, 2020
Friendship is Key to a Long, Happy Life

More and more research is showing that friendships help us stay young and live healthy, longer lives. Why are friendships essential, and how can we keep them strong and healthy as we age?

Lifestyle
November 25, 2020
Put Up Your Decorations Today!

Many Americans plan to spend Thanksgiving alone. It’s not easy to be grateful when we’re separate from our loved ones. That is why we’re suggesting putting up your holiday decorations to celebrate Thanksgiving this year.

Lifestyle
November 25, 2020
Newest Vaccine Has Perks, Drawbacks, Weird Quirks

The latest COVID-19 vaccine has perks: it doesn’t have to be frozen, and it will be very inexpensive. But, while it is effective, the downside is that it’s not as great as the other two vaccines, and the FDA might not approve it.

Recipes
November 24, 2020
Four Delicious Spinach Recipes

Popeye, everyone’s favorite sailor, taught children for decades that spinach was healthy and tasty. And that wasn’t just good marketing! Here are four yummy, low-carb, delicious spinach recipes! We’ve got you covered from breakfast to soup and more!

Lifestyle
November 23, 2020
Is Ham Healthy?

If you’re celebrating Thanksgiving with just the members of your immediate family, a 22-pound turkey isn’t needed! Ham is an excellent alternative. Depending on the type of ham you get, it can be a very healthy option!

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