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Summer Seafood for Your Health

June is National Seafood Month, and by our estimation, it couldn’t have come at a more appropriate time. For most Americans, the summer season often brings intense environmental factors to combat – sun, heat and humidity. Often, the excessive time spent outdoors leads to dehydration when we forget to drink water, which can wreak havoc on cognitive thought processes and internal organs.

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Healthy Mini-Meals for People On-the-Go!

I’m someone who loves to eat. Not junky stuff or big portions, mind you--but I do appreciate a relaxing, sit-down meal of beautifully prepared and presented food. The only problem is, I rarely take (or have) the time to do this (and who does?). However, I’m a bit obsessive about making sure I get optimal nutrition, which means that taking in my ten or more servings of fruits and veggies every day, along with lean proteins and a few grains, can be challenging.

Eating Within the Lines

There is nothing easy about dieting to lose weight. One way or another you’re essentially depriving yourself of something you crave. Whether it’s choosing a salad over a burger, skipping dessert or simply eating less then your desired amount, you’re walking away from each meal unsatisfied and already dreading the next. If you’re feeling like one more bowl of quinoa is going to send you over the edge and into the waiting arms of a jumbo bag of M&Ms, it might be time to check out the complete SlimPlate System.

The Paleo Diet Craze: Can It Help Your Skin, Too?

What could a “new” yet ancient eating plan possibly offer that, oh so many haven’t offered before? Let’s take a look at the latest food-related frenzy: the Paleo Diet.

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Healthy Nighttime Snacking (to Keep You on Track)

You’re really committed this time! This is the year you are going to get it together—lose the weight, exercise at least three times a week and eat foods so healthy that even your vegan neighbor will be in awe. Good for you! There’s just one little problem—this new “program” of yours is leaving you as hungry as a stevedore…and as cranky as a teething baby. And even though you are supremely disciplined during the day, at night it’s a completely different story.

Be honest - are you a nighttime snacker?

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Slimming Solutions for the Holidays

We've officially entered that time of year when we’re inundated with family gatherings, parties with friends or work functions — you name it, there’s typically food involved. The struggle is how to maintain our fitness commitments and stay slim throughout the holidays and the New Year. Thankfully, adopting one or more of these simple solutions may be the trick to sabotage-proof your good intentions.

Does Gluten-Free Mean Taste-Free?

On March 17, 2011 at 3:54 p.m., my family and I (for various reasons) went gluten-free. I remember it like it was yesterday because in addition to the loss of gluten, we also cut out dairy. And sugar. And pork. And beef. And yeast. And…corn. Also gone for me were wine and coffee. Yes, it was a very sad time in our house but at our doctor’s suggestion, we were willing to try it. I remember telling my husband that I had nothing left to give up for Lent – except maybe air.

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The Powerful Panacea of Yogurt

I’ve always enjoyed frozen yogurt in its myriad of flavors and topped with granola or almonds. Or added to creamy smoothies blended with my favorite fruits. Plain yogurt is a great substitute for sour cream or mayonnaise — or milk or buttermilk in recipes. And this dairy product contains active live cultures (called probiotics), which help maintain a healthy digestive track. Yogurt can also be used in some non-traditional healing ways, as well.

DIY Halloween treats/recipes from

Getting children involved in making their own Halloween treats is one of the best ways to get children less interested in harmful packaged candies, and more interested in their own healthy creations.

Here are a few favorites in my house, especially for my 3 year old who loves to help in the kitchen with mixing and pouring.

Halloween Fruit Gummies

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Rev up the Romance

Rev up the Romance

For those of us in a relationship, sometimes the romance may need a jump start. Thankfully, there are several healthy foods we can enjoy that may act as a natural mojo. Here’s another one of those don’t take my word for it posts, however. According to Cosmopolitan, the following is a list of natural aphrodisiacs you might want to give a shot.

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