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February 11, 2021
Are Supermarket Rotisserie Chickens Healthy?

Sometimes we want an easy meal. Store-cooked rotisserie chickens are so attractive. They’re hot, ready, smell amazing, and they’re often cheaper than raw chicken. But are they healthy enough to deserve a place at your table?

Diet
February 10, 2021
New Study Shows Black Coffee Good for Heart

A new study may be great news for coffee drinkers! One or more cups of black, caffeinated coffee a day has been linked to a lower risk of heart failure. But, drinking decaf might increase the risk of heart failure.

Lifestyle
February 10, 2021
Should You Eat at a Restaurant?

Some states are seeing lower rates of new cases of COVID-19 and are reopening indoor dining even though experts say it isn't safe. It can leave you unsure of what your plans should be. We're taking a look at the pros and cons.

Diet
February 8, 2021
What Is the Chicken Diet?

We’re not fans of fad, or crash, diets. They’re usually unsustainable because they are generally restrictive. The chicken diet is a diet where you only eat chicken. But, how does that impact health?

Recipes
February 8, 2021
Four Delightful Copycat Peppermint Recipes

We're celebrating National Peppermint Patty Day with four delicious, low-carb copycat recipes for peppermint patties, the Starbucks Peppermint Mocha, Mint Thins and more!

Lifestyle
February 5, 2021
Novavax Vaccine Highly Effective But Not Against Variant

Novavax’s vaccine is 90 percent effective against the most common strain of COVID-19 we have here in the U.S. But it’s only 50 percent effective against the quickly spreading South African variant.

Lifestyle
February 5, 2021
There are Pros and Cons to Johnson & Johnson’s Vaccine

Johnson & Johnson has released the info about their COVID-19 vaccine. It doesn’t offer quite as strong protection against the virus as Moderna and Pfizer’s vaccines. But, it does protect against becoming severely ill. And, it has other positive features.

Diet
February 5, 2021
Ways to Make Smoothies Healthier

Smoothies are absolutely delicious. But, your healthy drink can be a Trojan horse for sugar and carbs. If you love smoothies and want to keep them as part of your day, there are ways to make them better!

Lifestyle
February 4, 2021
The Importance of Taking Screen Breaks

So much of our lives have moved online and to screens. It might seem odd to think that a source of pleasure can be stressing us out. But the light from screens puts stress on your central nervous system.

Exercise
February 3, 2021
Celebrate Heart Health This Month by Learning Eight Numbers

February is American Heart Month. It’s a great time to reflect on your heart health factors and improve your long-term health. To start on your healthy journey, you should know eight different important numbers about your life.

Lifestyle
February 3, 2021
One of the Best Ways to Make Healthy Diets Stick

We always like to say that you can have New Week’s resolutions because there is never a wrong time to pick up new, healthy habits! We’re sharing our “simplest” tip to changing, and maintaining, your diet.

Recipes
February 2, 2021
Celebrate National Carrot Cake Day with Low-carb Carrot Recipes!

National Carrot Cake Day is this week. Here are four wonderful low-carb carrot recipes, including a carrot cake, to celebrate!

Exercise
January 29, 2021
Just 11 Minutes of Movement a Day Can Lengthen Your Life

Many of us find the idea of exercising daunting. But, research shows that 11 minutes of moderate exercise can give you long-term health benefits, including living a longer life.

Diet
January 29, 2021
Is 2021 the Year of the Breakfast Salad?

Recently we saw an article proclaiming 2021 to be the year of the breakfast salad. We’re going to go out on a limb and guess that it’s not going to prove to be true. But we’re exploring the idea!

Lifestyle
January 28, 2021
Why Cooler Rooms Help Sleep

Being in a warm room, even one that isn’t hot, makes it harder to fall asleep as you are in a heightened state of arousal. Your bedroom should be between 60 and 67 degrees Fahrenheit for a perfect night’s rest.

Lifestyle
January 27, 2021
Mindfulness Doesn’t Work For Everyone

A study with more than 11,600 people found that training people in mindfulness improved their anxiety and depression levels. But, not everyone saw improvements. Studies before have claimed the results were universal.

Lifestyle
January 27, 2021
Merck Vaccines Abandoned But It’s Not All Bad News

Merck is giving up on their two COVID-19 vaccines and is focusing on working on treatments instead. While the vaccines' failure can be seen as a bad sign, it might help people have faith in the vaccines that are hitting the market.

Recipes
January 26, 2021
Four Tasty Grapefruit Recipes to Enjoy this Winter

While some folks enjoy plain grapefruit, we prefer the taste when it’s incorporated into other dishes. Here are four ways to enjoy grapefruit as part of a low-carb diet!

Exercise
January 25, 2021
You Can Burn Fat Through Breathing

Studies have found that you can use breathing techniques to burn fat and lose weight. We’re taking a look at the methods and learning about the science.

Diet
January 22, 2021
Green Mediterranean Diet Has Benefits and Drawbacks

The Mediterranean diet is excellent for heart health. <span>Now, research is showing that a modified version of the Mediterranean diet may trump it as far as heart benefits go. But, it has drawbacks.

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