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  • American Heart Health Month

    HeartHealthMonth-200x200 This month, there’s more to your heart than just the feelings that accompany Valentine's Day. February is American Heart Health Month. You may not know it, but cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention one in every three deaths…
  • Why You Should Eat Less Sugar

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    Most of us know that eating too much sugar is not good for your health, but you may not know all the places where sugar hides. If you eat cereal for breakfast, use salad dressing, or dip your french fries in ketchup, you are probably consuming more sugar than you realize. The American Heart Association recommends consuming no more than six teaspoons of added sugar per day for women and no more than ten teaspoons per day for men.

  • Cooking With Kids: Inspiring a Healthy Lifestyle

    BNE_Blog_WhatsCooking-01 Americans are busier than ever these days. We take our coffee on the go with a calorie-laden muffin; we cruise through drive-thru windows for quick and easy meals. In a pinch, this works. Yet we can't do this all the time. As a nation, we are becoming more and more health-conscious, and restaurants--even fast-food venues--offer healthful…
  • The Clean 15

    BNE_WhatsCooking-01 Deciding to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your diet is a great step toward better health. However, there is a caveat when it comes to choosing fruits and veggies. Studies have shown that certain fruits and veggies are safer than others when it comes to trace amounts of pesticides. Due to growing concern over…
  • Incorporating More Veggies Into Meals

    BNE_WhatsCooking-01 Eat your veggies! It’s a mantra that’s been ingrained into our heads since childhood. We know we need an adequate amount of vegetables every day in order to maintain optimal health. However, sometimes it can be hard to squeeze veggies into each and every meal. Boredom can set in as we get into a routine…
  • How to Eat Healthy When You’re Broke

    BNE_Health&Fitness-01 Many people want to have healthier lifestyles, which means eating healthier and more nutritious meals. This also usually means cooking more at home and eating out less. At first, you may be very excited to embark on this new journey. You make a grocery list, and you probably decide to buy everything organic. Organic means…
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