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Chocolate Protein Mugcake

Christmas is right around the corner and unhealthy treats have been the star of the show at every holiday party and work event. Don’t let the season full of treats steer you away from your healthy eating plan! Below is a protein mug cake recipe that is sure to satisfy your sweet craving and even give you a boost of protein along with it!
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Farmers Market

One of my favorite things about summer is weekend trips to the farmer’s market! I spend each weekend picking up produce and some of my favorite household staples at my local farmer’s market. There are so many benefits of supporting local farmers, and buying fresh and local produce. This is hands down the best place to get inspiration, farmers work so hard to bring beautiful produce each weekend, and it inspires me to make healthy, nutrient dense meals to bring to the table. Here are some reasons why I love shopping at farmer’s markets and you should too!
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Quick Guide to Reading Food Labels

Learning to read nutrition labels can help you meet your weight loss goals when you decide to take charge of your diet and health. The nutrition facts panel on packaged food contains a lot of information that can seem difficult to understand, but the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires labels to be standardized so they’re easier to read. Here are the basics about reading labels.
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How Well Do You Know Your Produce?

You know that frustrating sticker that you peel off your fruit before taking a big bite? The next time that pestering label gets stuck on your finger, take a moment and have a look at what it is saying. There is not much offered in terms of clear written language, but the series of numbers printed on those PLU labels actually says a lot.
Carbohydrates 101

Carbohydrates 101

When it comes to carbohydrates, many people have mixed emotions or simply do not understand the role they play in maintaining a healthy diet. Some say all carbohydrates are bad, while others tell you they’re okay as long as they’re eaten in moderation. When you’re trying to lose weight, how are you supposed to know how much is too much and which carbs are the right ones to be eating?
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Fighting Cravings to Lose Weight

Cravings come from the power of suggestion. Someone mentions something about French fries and just like Pavlov’s dog you start to salivate. Suddenly French fries are all you can think about. You want the salt. You want the texture. You want to bask in the aroma of fried foods. You might not even like French fries all that much, but once the craving sets in they can be hard to resist.
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Sugar and your Diet

Sugar is a form of simple carbohydrate. While this makes it a nutrient, it is not to be mistaken for nutritious. Calories from sugar are often called empty calories because they are devoid of all nutritional value, but will still contribute to weight gain. In the United States, the average adult eats about three times more sugar every day than is recommended for good health.
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Cutting Portions for Better Weight Loss

Supersize, king size, extra value—these are a few of the words that demonstrate how out of control portions are in this country. Restaurants serve up burgers that could feed four, give out unlimited soda refills and add on side dishes with enough calories for an entire meal. We order this food in the name of value, but our waistlines are really the ones paying for it.
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Nutrition Labels and Weight Loss

While it might seem like it will take years to understand what is healthy and what is not, this isn’t the case. Luckily for you, there are simple cheat sheets posted on every package of food and drink sold in the United States. All you need to do is learn how to read a nutrition label and you will be able to start making educated decisions about what to eat and what not to eat.
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What about all these “PC” foods? or, “Why won’t junk food leave me alone?”

We already know that 300,000 people a year in the USA die from diseases of over-consumption: Diabetes, heart disease, lung diseases, cancers, high blood fats, strokes, osteoporosis and broken bones are caused or exacerbated by excess weight. How many of these deaths could be prevented if our grocery stores had a plethora of healthy foods and a paucity of purposeful crap?

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