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Category: Nutrition

  • 14 Healthy Alternatives to Candy

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    You don’t have to deny your cravings for sweets to live a healthy lifestyle.Just commit to changing the way you “do” sweet. Put down the processed candy, the rich bakery cakes, and the packaged cookies, and start getting your fix of healthy sweet snacks from wholesome foods like fruits, nuts, and dark chocolate. Here’s a…

  • How Sugar May Be Impacting Your Mental Health

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    We all know that too much sugar is bad for our waistlines and our heart health, but now there’s evidence that high levels of sugar consumption can also have a negative effect on brain health – from cognitive function to psychological wellbeing. While sugar is nothing to be too concerned about in small quantities, most…

  • Foods To Help Manage Depression

    Foods To Help Manage Depression

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    One of the most overlooked aspects of mental health is nutrition. Food plays a significant role in our physical health, as well as our mental and emotional health. When struggling with depression, it can feel a bit overwhelming to think about eating certain foods. However, even the smallest changes in your diet may help decrease…