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  • 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…

  • Make Your Favorite Take Out Foods at Home

    BNE_BlogPost_WHatsCooking_02 After a long day, many of us don’t feel like making dinner and prefer to call our favorite Chinese, Indian, or Mexican restaurant or place an order online for take out. It’s just so easy, and the dishes are usually comforting and delicious. Take out saves time, but it’s not very friendly on your waistline…

  • Make Your Favorite Comfort Foods Healthy

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    When the weather is chilly and all we want to do is crawl under a blanket, we also want to indulge in our favorite comfort foods to make that warm, fuzzy feeling last. Unfortunately, these dishes are usually not very healthy and can leave us feeling sluggish and maybe with a few extra pounds. Luckily, there are ways to make classic comfort foods a little healthier and still delicious.

  • Matcha Tea: The New Health Food of 2015

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    Chances are, if you have read any health blogs or articles, you have probably heard about matcha tea. Still, you may not know exactly what it is or why it’s the next big health food. Matcha tea is the dried leaves of green tea ground into a powder. Unlike most forms of green tea, farmers cover the leaves with a heavy cloth for three weeks before they are harvested in May.

  • Make Realistic New Year’s Resolutions (and Stick to Them)

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    The beginning of the new year can be exciting because you get to start over and wipe the slate clean. It can also be stressful because you may feel the need to make some big life changes in the form of New Year’s resolutions. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to change for the better whether that’s losing weight, quitting smoking, or resolving to reduce the stress in your life. Just remember to be realistic about attaining your goals and by this time next year, you may have achieved an amazing goal.

  • Healthy Holiday Dishes for Parties and Potlucks

    shutterstock_110601353 The Most Yummy Time of the Year During the holiday season, parties and potlucks abound. There are always several high calorie dishes to choose from, but if you’re trying to eat healthy, these events can be stressful and can possibly derail your weight loss efforts. Here are some healthy and delicious ideas for dishes you…

  • What to Eat to Prevent Getting a Cold or the Flu

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    The foods you eat and your general nutrition plays a big role in your ability to fight off illness. Good nutrition boosts your immune system, giving your body the power to resist viruses like the cold or flu. The vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants you get from food help to protect your body against harmful germs.

  • Have Your Dessert and Eat It Too

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    In various countries and cultures, meals typically end with a dessert dish. A sweet treat is a nice way to round out a nutritious dinner. The nutrition doesn’t have to end with the main course, though. Plenty of dessert dishes can be healthy alternatives to heavy cakes and ice creams. During the holidays especially, it’s helpful to remember that these lighter alternatives can make for healthier holiday feasts.

  • Enjoy Holiday Meals Without Overdoing It

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    The holidays are a time of merriment and celebration for many. The season offers a chance to gather around a delicious meal, relaxing with friends and family. When faced with all those delectable treats, however, it’s easy to overdo it and end up feeling uncomfortably full or gaining a couple of extra pounds. Here are a few ways to avoid too much stuffing.

  • Power Up With the Right Breakfast

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    They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. One of the reasons for this is because it is the meal that “breaks” the “fast” from when you were sleeping. It makes sense then that it should pack a nutritional punch to really get you going and keep you going through the first part of your day. One of the best ways to fuel up for the day is to start off with whole grains, or complex carbohydrates, and some protein. Both fill you up and give you energy. A bowl of oatmeal topped with fresh fruit and one scrambled egg on the side is an example of this powerful combination.

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