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September 17, 2021
Hiking in Smoky Conditions? It Can Be Safe, but Should You?

We have seen a lot of tips about how to hike safely in smoky conditions and during fire season. While you can follow the rules to safely hike during wildfire season, is it right for you?

Diet
September 16, 2021
Origins of MyPlate and Food Pyramid Are Older Than You Think

If you’ve ever been on TikTok, you know that there is a lot of bad diet advice there! But a recent TikTok video claimed that MyPlate and the USDA’s Food Guide Pyramid have a fascinating history that can be traced back to WWII.

Diet
September 15, 2021
Is the Blue Zone Diet Really the Best for Living Longer?

The Blue Zone diet is based on five spots on Earth with the highest percent of people aged 100 or older. The foods in the places are very different, but there are some similarities. Can the diet help you live a long, healthy life?

Lifestyle
September 15, 2021
Preventing Major Heart Problem Can Be as Simple as Taking a Drink

When it comes to preventative measures for heart health, folks change their diets, exercise and lifestyle. But small changes can make a difference too! One thing you can do today, easily without causing any significant changes: drink more water.

Recipes
September 14, 2021
Sweet and Savory Pine Nut Recipes

Pine nuts can be an excellent addition to your diet as long as you pay attention to your portions. That’s why today we’re sharing four low-carb recipes. We have savory and sweet, main courses and snacks, to help you enjoy them more frequently!

Lifestyle
September 13, 2021
Could Keeping a Food Journal Help You Cut Sugar?

We always say that obsessing over a perfect diet isn’t healthy for most people. However, if you are looking to cut sugar out of your diet, logging what you are eating might be a helpful tool to help you cut back!

Exercise
September 10, 2021
Research Finds Best Way to Hit Your Exercise Goal and Stick to It

Most of us want to stick to an exercise routine. However, that can be difficult. New research has found a way to help people get into a healthy exercise routine that lasts.

Get Out There
September 10, 2021
Is the Solution to Overcrowding More Parks?

As children, we’re taught about supply and demand. If something is needed, you make more of it. National parks are seeing record-breaking numbers of visitors. Is it time for more national parks?

Diet
September 9, 2021
Kiwis Are Delicious and Packed with Benefits

A medium kiwi contains a whopping 71 percent of your daily vitamin C.

Diet
September 8, 2021
Study Calculates Exact Minutes Unhealthy Food Takes from Life

A new study has been making headlines for the fact that it claims a single hot dog can take 36 minutes off your life. While we think it’s interesting, we aren’t sure it’s worth getting worked up about.

Diet
September 8, 2021
Salt Substitutes Could Aid Heart Health Under the Right Circumstances

A study from China shed light on the usefulness of salt substitutes. It found that they can help heart health. However, because of the American diet, the results might not be useful.

Recipes
September 7, 2021
Four Meaty Recipes with Coffee Flavors

Today, we’re sharing four low-carb, delicious savory dishes that all contain coffee. Coffee can be used as a seasoning that will get you into a less traditional way of thinking!

Get Out There
September 3, 2021
Are We Abusing Our Parks?

Ever since social distancing rules came into place, the public lands have been inundated with visitors. With crazy weather, unfortunate events and bad behavior, the parks are under a lot of stress.

Lifestyle
September 3, 2021
Being Healthy After a Heart Attack Adds More than Seven Years to Life

Making improvements in your lifestyle and following your medical regime from your doctor can add more than seven years to your life after a heart attack. The problem is, most people don’t make improvements in their health.

Diet
September 2, 2021
“Free” Foods Aren’t Always Healthy

Often, food packaging will use the word “free” to make it seem virtuous. While something might sound great because it’s fat-free, sugar-free, preservative-free or gluten-free, it doesn’t mean it isn’t packed with other things you don’t want.

Diet
September 1, 2021
Is the Flexitarian Diet the Best Choice?

While we eschew fad diets with off-the-wall rules, we know that many eating styles are beneficial. That’s why we’re taking a closer look at the flexitarian diet to learn if it might be a good fit for you!

Diet
September 1, 2021
Berries May Lower Blood Pressure

A study found that flavonoid-rich foods, like berries, can help lower blood pressure. Researchers said one cup of berries can protect people against heart disease, blood sugar problems and cancer.

Recipes
August 31, 2021
Four Grilled Chicken Recipes Perfect for Warm Nights

While you may want meat in your meal, we’re still interested in lighter fare and avoiding our ovens right now! That’s why we are sharing some delicious grilled chicken recipes that are low-carb and easy to make on warm nights!

Diet
August 30, 2021
The “Sleepy” Chemical in Food Improves Gut, Reduces Inflammation

When you hear the word “tryptophan,” you think of turkey, milk and being sleepy. It’s the chemical in some foods that leaves you feeling tired. A new study suggests it also reduces inflammation and improves gut health in older people.

Exercise
August 27, 2021
Walking Can Lower Inflammation

Inflammation can increase insulin resistance. When it’s hot out, we’re less interested in walking. But, knowing a 20-minute walk can lower inflammation might make you more interested in getting out for a walk.

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