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GABA for Weight Loss and Other Important Benefits
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Most people who know about GABA think of it as the “chill pill."
Why?
Because gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a neurotransmitter responsible for regulating the nervous system,......
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Slow Down When You Eat... It May Prevent Heart Disease
Post on by Paula Gallagher
While exercise has been shown to reduce obesity and other health conditions, including helping prevent Syndrome X, a metabolic illness largely characterized by resistance to insulin, research suggests that people who eat......
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Meatless Monday: Delicious Grilled Watermelon Salad
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Next time you fire up the grill, consider throwing on some watermelon. Grilling the watermelon really gives it a unique flavor and even texture. Watermelon is in peak season in the U.S. from......
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5 Nutrients to Help With Blood Sugar
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Blood sugar imbalances can signify a disorder in carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism, and can lead to hypoglycemia and/or diabetes. Chronic blood sugar problems greatly increase the risk of......
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How Dietary Sugar Affects Insulin and Longevity
Post on by Teri Cochrane
Longevity isn’t a chess game – it’s a balance beam.
Maximizing our health over the course of our lifetime isn’t always about making calculated or dramatic moves, but rather......
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Why We All Need Vacations
Post on by Paula Gallagher
According to the 11th annual Vacation Confidence Index released by Allianz Global Assistance, over a third (36%) of Americans took their last vacation more than 2 years ago, and......
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The Dangers of Arsenic Toxicity and How to Reduce Your Exposure
Post on by Margo Gladding
Daily, we are exposed to toxins in our food, water, air, as well as everyday items found in our homes. Over time, these low-level exposures can add up......
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How to Pick the Right Protein Powder For You
Post on by Teri Cochrane
Protein powder is one of the easiest ways to supplement your daily protein intake. But not all protein powders are created equal.
Here are my favorite protein powders, and the body archetypes......
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All About Eggs
Post on by Teri Cochrane
Poached, well done or sunny-side up?
As a nutritionist, eggs are an important tool in my basket.
Egg whites are high in protein and contain, on average, just 17 calories per egg. This......
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Plastic Pollution: The Dangers of Microplastics
Post on by Village Green Nutrition Team
Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time. It is estimated that there are over 5 trillion pieces of plastic......
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