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Great On-The-Go Summer Snacks

As registered dietitians and personal trainers, we encourage our clients to contact us when theyre in a bind and need support and guidance. So we werent surprised when our client Melissa, who was away with her family in Palm Springs, contacted us. She was panicked; she claimed she was reverting to her old ways, snacking on Cheez-Its and Combos, and allowing her family to do the same. Her plan while she was away was to snack on unprocessed, wholesome snacks

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Diet to Follow Before Pregnancy

You have to begin a healthy eating plan when you get pregnant to ensure you and your baby get the nutrients you need to fuel the complex process of pregnancy. You don’t have to wait until you actually become pregnant to begin this type of diet. In fact, starting a healthy eating plan now, before you conceive, offers many benefits to you, the conception process and your future pregnancy.

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Healthy Heart Cooking Recipes

An arsenal of heart-healthy recipes that you can successfully prepare at home is the first line of defense against heart disease. Cooking at home instead of eating fast food or processed meals is a powerful first step toward improving your health. Tweaking your meals to give your heart the most benefit is often as easy as a few substitutions in your favorite recipes. As you prepare your recipe bank, keep in mind the tenets of a heart-healthy meal.

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Should I Feed My Baby Organic Gerber 1st Foods?

In 2006, “Time” magazine reported that the purchase of organic baby food was a growing trend among consumers. Gerber Organic 1st Foods may appeal to your sensibilities, but not to your wallet. Organic products, made from fruits and vegetables grown without pesticides, cost more. However, while feeding your baby organic baby food may give you peace of mind, medical experts say that foods like Gerber Organic 1st Foods aren’t necessarily more nutritious.

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Fibromyalgia Pain Relief Diet

Fibromyalgia is characterized by pain, lots of pain. Depending on your condition, you may experience pain in your joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons. It may hurt to move, exercise or walk. According to the University of Michigan Health System, although there is no known cause or cure for fibromyalgia, many find relief in diet and lifestyle changes.