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How to Pick a Supplement

Expensive urine… that’s what I often hear nutrition experts call supplements (Or the result of taking supplements to be more accurate). On the other hand, you have everyone from doctors to influencers saying they’re an essential ingredient for health.

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Are Natural Sweeteners Healthy

If you have a sweet tooth and constantly feel the need to get your sugar fix, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that the average American consumes 17 teaspoons of sugar every day! So, today I’m going to tell you about another option: natural sweeteners! I’m going to talk about some of the most common natural sugar substitutes plus give you their pros and cons.

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How to Decrease Bloating

Feeling bloated ranks pretty high on the list of the most uncomfortable feelings you can experience. When your stomach feels like a balloon that wants to pop, but can’t, you’re left feeling downright nasty.

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7 Ways to Overcome Your Digestive Issues

If you suffer from digestive issues like bloating, gas, upset stomach, heartburn, and any of those conditions’ first cousins, you know it can become painful and sometimes embarrassing. If they happen frequently, they can also cause some major interruptions in your 9-5.

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How to Reduce the Symptoms of Menopause

Menopause is a natural part of a woman’s life and is a normal part of aging. While it’s certainly is a time of change, there’s a lot you can do to keep the symptoms from becoming more serious. So, in this post, I’m going to explain the stages of menopause and also provide 14 natural things you can do to reduce the symptoms associated with menopause.

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Can Nutrition Affect Your Anxiety?

When it comes to what affects anxiety we often think of genetics, sleep, life events, and our general predisposition to stress. Other than sleep, we think about factors mostly outside of our control. But what if there was another major factor we could control, like nutrition?

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My Top 8 Hacks to Lose Fat Without Exercise

You’re in a busy season of life – I get it! Some days you hardly have time to take a shower let alone spend hours in the gym. I have good news: you don’t need to spend hours in the gym to lose weight. Today, I’m going to give you my top 8 hacks to shed fat without exercise.

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Healthier Easter Celebration Recipes

I love Easter. In addition to the celebration, I love snapping pictures of the girls in their pretty dresses and Shep in his handsome little outfit. But what comes to mind when you think of Easter food? Personally, I think of breakfast, chocolate, and things shaped like an egg.

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St. Patrick's Day Inspired Snacks

This St. Patrick’s Day I have something green and yummy, but it’s not beer! Celebrate the luck of Irish with a green-themed snack board, a shamrock smoothie, and of course, you can’t forget dessert! Satisfy your sweet tooth with my healthier rainbow puppy chow!

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