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If you're working toward living an overall healthier lifestyle, it's important to make the most out of every trip to the grocery store. Check out these tips for making your next trip to the store a healthier one.

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Today we're going to talk about added sugars and food labels, and what to look for. We consume a lot of sugar as Americans, and it really tripled within the last 60 years as processed food became more prevalent.

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Summer is rapidly approaching, and with that comes a fresh crop of vegetables hitting their stride. Just like any time of year, there are particular plants that are more in season at a certain time of year. It can be beneficial to our health to eat those vegetables that are in season at the time they are in season because of their nutrient contents.

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By: Aaron Benator, Certified Health Coach
February 28th, 2022

February is American Heart Month, and today we are going to talk about four things we can do every day to improve the health of our hearts. What healthy habits should you focus on every day?

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By: Andrew Neels, Certified Health Coach
February 23rd, 2022

Are you looking to eat a heart-healthy diet? What meals should you have regularly? The conventional wisdom over the past several decades has emphasized lower fat, lower cholesterol diets for heart health and heart disease prevention.

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By: Francisco Carreño Gálvez, Ph.D.
February 17th, 2022

Everybody wants to know what is good for their heart in terms of a diet. What does a heart-healthy diet involve? There's no one single heart-healthy diet, but there are some biological truths or biological fundamentals that apply to heart health.

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By: David Pong, M.D.
February 8th, 2022

It's American Heart Month. Do you have a good grasp of your cardiovascular health? To do so, you should know and monitor a few key health metrics that provide a clearer picture of your heart health — blood pressure, blood sugar, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and waist circumference.

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By: Jaime Monsen, Certified Health Coach
February 2nd, 2022

When you start venturing into more exercise, what should you be doing more of — weightlifting or cardio?

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By: Andrew Neels, Certified Health Coach
January 26th, 2022

As we age, we all notice changes in our bodies. Whether they are slight or significant, our bodies are adapting to our needs over time.

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By: Francisco Carreño Gálvez, Ph.D.
January 3rd, 2022

It is that time of the year. Tackling your health and your weight loss goals aggressively is very tempting. However, if you're thinking about pursuing a crash diet to lose weight quickly, you could be planting the seeds of future frustration or, even worse, future health problems.

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By: Brandon Rice, Health Coach
November 29th, 2021

Thanksgiving is over, and while there still may be leftovers in your fridge, it's time to get back on track. If you indulged a little bit over the holiday, and that can be perfectly fine if handled properly, what should you focus on after Thanksgiving to get back on track? Here are three simple things.

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By: Andrew Neels, Certified Health Coach
November 16th, 2021

Thanksgiving is coming up, and we've all heard the old saying about tryptophan, the amino acid in turkey, making you sleepy after your Thanksgiving meal. Well, the real culprit is probably because Thanksgiving is an extremely high-carb meal usually.

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By: Allison Kaminski, Health Coach
October 12th, 2021

Many people have questions about how to bring triglycerides and glucose numbers down. What should they be at? How can you improve them? Let's dive in.

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By: Brandon Rice, Health Coach
August 24th, 2021

Today I want to talk to you about the InBody scan. The Inbody uses bioelectrical impedance to measure your muscle mass, your fat mass, and give you a better understanding of your body composition. Are you gaining muscle? Losing fat? Where are those numbers on the scale coming from?

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By: Allison Kaminski, Health Coach
July 14th, 2021

Whether you’re on a weight loss journey or looking to maximize your health, putting a focus on nutrition can be an impactful way to reach your goals.

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By: Sarah Brawley, Health Coach
May 7th, 2021

Leading nutrition specialists and physicians are repeatedly discussing the role that nutrition has in preventing illness and disease. But sometimes this can feel easier said than done. You find yourself asking: “What does ‘eating well’ actually entail? And how do I know which specific foods and nutrients will help prevent disease?”

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In school, we learned the fable of the grasshopper and the ant. While the ant put away food for winter, the grasshopper lived only for the moment. In the end, the grasshopper didn’t fare too well. We can think about taking care of our bodies as we age the same way. To live our best lives as we age, we have to plan for the long haul to avoid pain and disease later in life.

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While in the south, the word “sugar” may be an affectionate greeting, in the world of science and food, sugar can be both dangerous and deadly.

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Eating healthy can be a lifestyle for your whole family, kids included. But it's not always easy, especially if habits have already formed. So what can you do nutritionally to get your children and your family eating healthier? Midlothian health coach Jaime Monsen shares five tips in this video. Watch below and read on for a recap.