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Self-Care
Happy International Self-Care Day! International Self-Care Day is celebrated on July 24th every year as the culmination of Self-Care Month (June 24 – July 24). Self-care is an incredibly important component of overall health and wellness, which is why awareness is key. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines self-care as…
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Knife Skills & Tips
Knowing how to use a knife safely and properly is a key part of being able to cook meals at home. So what are some important points that you need to know about knife skills? This blog post will include basic knife skills and safety tips – keep reading to…
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Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
World Alzheimer’s Month takes place every September with World Alzheimer’s Day being marked on September 21st. This month is dedicated to spreading global awareness of Alzheimer’s disease but what exactly is Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s is a neurological disorder that progressively worsens over time. It is the most common form of dementia…
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Food Budgeting
Vegetarian Proteins Try: 450grams of lean ground beef = $5.60 vs. 450grams lentils = $1.00 If you did ½ lean ground beef and ½ lentils it would be = $3.20 for 6 servings or $0.53/serving ONLY lean ground beef = $5.60 for 6 servings = $0.93/serving SAVINGS of $2.40 from…
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Eating by the Season
What does eating by the seasons mean? Fall Vegetables: artichoke, beets, beet greens, bell peppers, broccolini, Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, carrots, cauliflower, celery root, chard, corn, eggplant, fennel, garlic, leeks, parsnips, potatoes, radishes, spinach, sweet potatoes, wild mushrooms Fruits: apples, chestnuts, cranberries, limes, melon, pears, plums, pomegranate, raspberries, tomatoes Nuts and seeds: almonds Meat: duck, lamb, partridge, rabbit, venison Seafood:…
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Heart Health
Why Is Heart Health Important? Making heart healthy changes can have an impact other areas of health. It can help prevent or delay chronic disease such as Type 2 Diabetes. Lower your risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attacks and stroke. Heart disease can be preventable, but it is not reversible…
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It’s Time to Ditch New Years Resolutions
SAY GOODBYE TO THE “NEW YEAR, NEW YOU” MENTALITY. New Year, New You …. Why do you need a new you? Why do you need a new year to improve yourself or reset?
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Crohn’s and Colitis
What are Crohn’s and colitis? Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are the two most prevalent forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Crohn’s disease can impact any area of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract from mouth to anus, but most commonly manifests in the lower end of the small intestine (ileum) or…
