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Category: Fitness and Weight Loss

Slashing Sodium With a Little Help From the FDA & Food Manufacturers

February 22, 2023March 15, 2023 by Kitty Broihier
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In honor of Heart Month, learn more on how reducing sodium in your diet is one way to keep your ticker in tip-top shape.

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Simple Ways to Support Your Immune System

February 15, 2023February 15, 2023 by Allison Stowell
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It’s important to find ways to support your immune system in the winter. Read how.

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Fueling Your Winter Fun

February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 by Allison Stowell

Grocery recommendations to fuel your winter fun.

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Five Simple Ways to Prioritize Your Health

January 25, 2023January 31, 2023 by Allison Stowell
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Here are five simple ways to put your health first this year.

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Establishing Healthy Habits for the New Year

January 4, 2023January 4, 2023 by Kitty Broihier
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Here are three strategies you can easily employ to make healthy habits simple and effective this new year.

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The FDA Wants to Rewrite the Healthy Definition

October 12, 2022October 21, 2022 by Kitty Broihier

When it comes to packaged foods, the meaning of “healthy” as a general descriptor gets murky. We walk you through the FDA’s new proposed definition of “healthy food”.

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Falling Into a Fresh Start

September 26, 2022September 26, 2022 by Kitty Broihier

January is not the only time you can start with a clean slate. Fall is a great time to make a fresh start.

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Mom Strength: How to Maintain Muscle

May 2, 2022May 3, 2022 by Allison Stowell
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The loss of muscle over time, known as sarcopenia, begins around age forty, with a loss of 3-5% per decade. Focusing on maintaining muscle mass prevents significant loss from occurring and negatively impacting our overall health as we age. Here is how to maintain your muscle.

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