Celery: The Not So Negative Calorie Food

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1286/4841/files/celery-health-benefits_grande.jpg?v=1488473920 Have you ever heard the claim that ‘eating celery is the same as eating negative calories’ when it comes to weight loss?  Have you ever felt that eating a bunch of celery can counter act against the calories you consumed in that piece of cake you were tempted into eating while on your diet? […]

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Stop Blaming Carbs!

Stop Blaming Carbs Why are we blaming carbs for making us fat? Fad diets are what are leading us astray. There are so many diets that have Americans eating no carbs and some diets that are suggesting 80% carbs and only a small 5% of fat in the diet. These are all unrealistic numbers that […]

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Low Fat Foods are Healthier than Full Fat Options Don’t we automatically assume that foods with “fat free” or “low fat” on its label is better for you or will help you lose weight? According to recent studies, full fat foods are actually the better choice. Although fat provides us with the most calories as […]

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The Truth Behind Detoxing

Everyone has heard the claims about detoxing and how our bodies apparently need to be  flushed of toxins, especially after a period of indulgence. The detox products and regimens range from making you sweat a little, such as putting a “detox patch” on the bottom of your feet before going to bed, to something dangerous […]

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Myth: All Vegan Diets Are Healthy

Every other day we are being inundated by snippets in the media claiming that a vegan diet is a be-all and end-all for optimal health. Diet gurus and self-proclaimed experts arguing that a vegan diet can cure almost any ailment and even save your life. We see labels on food packages ensuring that a food […]

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