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Gluten Free

Even though I don’t believe in resolutions, I am going to try and stop eating gluten in the New Year. My sister and niece have celiac, so chances are, I may have some predisposition to the stuff myself.

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Remoulade Recipe

A remoulade is a mayonnaise-based sauce, served cold. It is usually served with fish, cold meat or shellfish.
This is my recipe for a remoulade:

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Understanding Metabolism

All food is converted to sugar when it is consumed. This sugar, or glucose, is fuel for our bodies, and helps our muscles and brain work. Some foods turn to sugar faster than others after they are eaten- these are the foods that should be eaten sparingly.

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Raising Healthy Children

Are you pleased with your progress toward healthful nutrition and fitness habits, but frustrated with that of your children?
Do you suspect that the lunches you send to school are traded or thrown away? Do you shudder at the sight of your pantry shelves displaying high-fat snacks and sugary cereals that you vowed you would never buy? Can you really win the battle against advertising, peer pressure and kids’ love affairs with sugar and fat?

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Healthy Eating

Well, winter is officially over, and it’s time to get into shape, and shed the extra pounds that you might be carrying around. If you’ve had the opportunity to check your local grocery store’s produce section lately, you may have noticed that the veggies and fruit are just beginning to look more appealing.

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Weight Loss

After the holidays, there’s a considerable surge in health club memberships. Everyone is trying to rid themselves of the extra weight they gained overindulging in chocolate, pastries, alcohol, and other holiday goodies.

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More Weight Loss Secrets

Every year, Americans spend upwards of 3 billion dollars on weight loss products. Some of these items include vitamins and supplements, energy drinks, stimulants, and protein powders. What all of these consumers have in common, is a desire to lose excess body fat, and improve their overall health. Mostly, they want to feel better about themselves. In my years of studying nutrition, I’ve come to one, rather clear realization: there is no magic pill. Losing weight is difficult, and it requires great effort and determination. Here are a few things that I have learned that may benefit you.

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I Want You (She’s So Heavy)

Now for the bad news: I’m OVERWEIGHT. I know, I know…you’re all rolling your eyes. Sure, I’m “little”…I’m short. I’m like Snooki “little”…It ain’t “little” if you still got a muffin top. After a humiliating and eye-opening experience at the doctor, I decided that I could either bullshit all of you and allow myself to come across as one of those annoying people who eat TONS and never gains any weight, or I could use your support to start investigating a healthier lifestyle. I am 27 years old, I’ve never been married, no kids, and the wallpaper on my phone is a piece of pizza. Which one do you think I chose?

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