Stacey wanted to cut some unnecessary calories from her diet, so that she could lose a few pounds. She thought the best place for her to reduce her calories was to replace her soft drinks and lattes with water. The big problem was that she couldn’t stand the way that the tap water at her [...]
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Our world can be noisy at times and sometimes we have to shout in order to be heard. That not only changes the pitch of our voice, but can lead to hoarseness. And some of us work in jobs that require us to use our voices a lot. Singers, podcasters, teachers, actors and public speakers [...]
Doris remembered the apples, pears, strawberries and oranges that were available at the local grocery store when she was a kid seventy odd years ago. You didn’t see guava, kiwifruit, mango and papaya like you did now. Those were all considered exotic delicacies when she was young. But now you could find them all year [...]
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According to a Gallup poll, about 3 out of 5 adults have foot pain. Most accept it as a fact of life, but most foot pain can actually be prevented. So, since many people have ongoing foot pain and many others will experience it at some point in their life, I had to discuss it [...]
As you walk down the aisles of your local grocery store, you will notice foods labeled as “fat-free”, “low in sodium”, “heart healthy”, etc. Those labels make the foods sound extra healthy, but do the labels actually mean something? Or are they just false marketing promises to convince you to buy the products? That’s a [...]
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It seems like flaxseed is popping up everywhere these days. You find it in breads, cereals, baked goods, bars, drinks and even vitamin supplements. Flaxseed is definitely gaining popularity among health focused consumers who are adding flaxseed to their diets. So, does that mean flaxseed is the new miracle food? Well, today I am going [...]
In the last few years, you have probably seen countless headlines extolling the virtues of omega-3 fatty acids and their role in a healthy diet. So, why is everyone raving about omega-3’s? Why are omega-3 fatty acids important? Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids that are needed in every cell of our bodies to [...]
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I am a huge fan of nuts! They are wonderful either as a snack or as an ingredient in a delicious recipe. I just love eating them in granola, cereal, salads or even on their own. And the good news is that nuts eaten in moderation can be part of a heart healthy diet. That [...]
It was midnight when Sarah pulled into her garage, jet lagged and hungry. For what she paid for that round trip flight to Paris, she thought they could have included enough food to keep her from feeling like she was slowly starving to death. And just her luck, by the time the plane landed, the [...]
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Have you ever been to a party where you didn’t know many people, but you were looking to meet that special someone? While most people focus on getting their hair and clothes just right, did you know that posture also plays a key role in how you are perceived and in getting that special someone [...]
Jennifer made a Saturday massage appointment at her local spa in anticipation of the next few weeks at work. She knew that it was going to be a very stressful stretch because of some impending deadlines and critical meetings. A long massage would be the perfect outlet to reduce her current stress, muscle tension and [...]
Jared loved eggs. In fact, he loved them so much that he had one in his sandwich every day. It made his sandwiches taste just that much better. But then he read an article that said eggs were a high cholesterol food that could contribute to higher cholesterol and heart disease. Since his father died [...]
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Are you struggling to lose weight? Is that chocolate cake calling your name every night? Don’t worry! I’m here to help! Being Healthy TV to the rescue! Many people talk about their weight loss plan and all the weight that they are going to lose. The problem is that they focus on the “weight loss” [...]
Danny was a college freshman who was having a hard time getting girls to notice him. Since the bodybuilder types seemed to get all the attention, Danny decided that he was going to bulk up. He knew that in order to do that, he was going to need to eat a lot more protein. So, [...]
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When buying a pair of sunglasses, all too many people are primarily concerned with how good they look in a given pair. But sunglasses are more than a mere fashion accessory. Wearing the wrong sunglasses for too many years can actually lead to eye damage. With so much on the line, I thought it would [...]
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