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8 Facts You Need to Know About Activated Nuts

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Unless you live under a rock, you already know that nuts are super healthy. They have tons of important vitamins as well as healthy fat and protein, so most dietitians recommend eating a small amount every day. Unfortunately, many people experience…
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15 Signs That You Might Have a Case of Orthorexia

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We bet you don't know what orthorexia nervosa is. Dr. Steven Bratman coined the term in 1996. Like its sister eating disorders anorexia, bulimia and binge eating, orthorexia nervosa is sneaky—disguising itself as something we’re doing…
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15 Reason Why Everyone is Talking About Chia Seeds

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Chia seeds (yes, the same ones that create those adorable Chia Pets of yesteryear) have become the coveted nutritional powerhouse of the year. From smoothies and juices to salads and cereals, chia seeds are showing up as the new superfood…
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15 Ways to Make Your Family Tougher

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Ever heard the words tough love? For our purposes here, let’s define it as a way to make sure our families are thick-skinned and resilient enough to not only survive, but also thrive in today’s world. And building a strong family bond…
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15 Ways Your Latina Daughter Can Avoid the Teen Pregnancy Trap

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As any parent knows there is a LOT to worry about when it comes to raising your kids. Everything from sleep training and potty training to dealing with bullies and boyfriends, kids take a lot of work from the second they enter this world.…
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13 Reasons Why Papayas are the “It” Tropical Vitamin

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In a world where the foods that taste delicious (candy, french fries, wine and pretty much anything in the carb family) are often bad for our health, it seems like a miracle to discover a tasty treat that is also—gasp—good for us. But…
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8 Ways to Take the Sin Out of S'mores

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National S’mores Day is August 10, and you know we’re getting excited about this classically awesome treat. Though we recognize that the original recipe isn’t so friendly for the waistline, so we’ve found some new ways to enjoy this…
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15 Ways to Trick Yourself into Meditating

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Does the idea of chanting OM make you say UM? We get it. Starting a meditation practice can be intimidating and frustrating. In our hectic, sensory overloaded world, most of us have trouble keeping our minds from wandering for more than 30…
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9 Tips to Make Your Produce Last Longer

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No one likes a soggy carrot. Or wilting lettuce. Or cucumbers that have lost their crispy crunch. But it’s hot and humid out there so, like many of us, you are wondering how to keep your favorite summer fruits and veggies from going bad…