Monthly Archives: March 2016

Avocado Banana Smoothie

There are so many tasty ingredients that you can add to smoothies, but one of my favorite is avocado! It makes smoothies creamy and adds “healthy” fat, vitamins A, C, E and B6 as well as potassium. Here is a … Continue reading

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Should you eat the seed/pit of an avocado?

A few weeks ago, a video demonstrating how to chop and blend the seed of an avocado to mix into smoothies grabbed the attention of health conscious people as it claimed that the seed of an avocado is the most … Continue reading

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Finding Time to Fit in Your Fitness

Do you have a strong desire to start exercising, but just can’t seem to find the time? Due to our hectic schedules, it seems that our lives are consumed by our careers, family obligations, social life, etc. Because of this, … Continue reading

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Quick & Easy Homemade Soups

Toss the canned soups (some of which can be sky-high in sodium) and try these quick and easy homemade soup recipes to warm you up this winter! Southwestern Chicken and White Bean Soup Pantry Checklist: 2 cups shredded cooked chicken … Continue reading

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Happy National Nutrition Month!

by Staci O’Connor, MS, RD, CDN National Nutrition Month is a nutrition education and information campaign that was created annually in the month of March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign focuses our attention on the importance of … Continue reading

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Should You Sweat it Out?

This is the season for flu, colds and viruses.  Some think that sweating the sickness out may help benefit them by clearing the toxins and refreshing their systems however experts say you should reduce the intensity if you do workout … Continue reading

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