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By Anita Murray | April 03, 2023 | Staff
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By Anita Murray | April 03, 2023 | Staff
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In her first year with her employer, Jamie Harrigan attended her company holiday party wearing a simple sequined black outfit. Her...
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When Kelsey King was pregnant with her first child, she was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Her doctor told her that if she d...
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A healthy and delicious movie night snack? Talk about a plot twist! All you need is five minutes and you're ready to push play. P...
July is National Picnic Month, and it’s the perfect opportunity to spend time outdoors while enjoying a healthy meal with family,...
This quick, healthy granola recipe is a great way to start your day. Add your favorite berries, Greek or regular low-fat yogurt an...
This gets even better after it sits for several hours, so if you prefer, make it the night before, cover and refrigerate it for a ...
Using yogurt as dairy instead of milk in your smoothies makes them rich and thick! The sweetness of pineapple, orange and honey pa...
The combination of tangy yogurt and blueberries makes for a refreshing & chilly treat. Let these sit out for a few minutes before ...
This wrap is not only easy to make, it’s also perfect to take with you and eat on the go. Prep Time: 5 Minutes Total Time:...
Need a lightning-quick lunch idea? Fill up a few mason jars with your favorite healthy salad ingredients and dressing, seal with t...
One way to successfully lose weight is to find healthier versions of the foods and snacks that still satisfy cravings. This frot...
Rise and shine! You won't have any trouble getting out of bed when these pancakes are on the table. Prep Time: 5 Minutes Total...
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Looking to switch up your usual tacos? Use ground turkey, chicken or crumbled tofu instead of ground beef. Prep Time: 5 Minutes...
Making your own breakfast sausage can be easy and a healthier alternative to store-bought. Perfect for weekend brunch! Home...
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Do you despair when comparing the way you look with the way you feel you should look? Do you constantly pick yourself apart and di...
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Your work environment may be in an office, a hospital, at home, or even in your car. It’s where you spend a significant part of yo...
This healthier re-do of an all-American classic is perfect for an upcoming family dinner. If there’s leftovers, they’re great to f...
Things were going great — you were losing a pound a week. Then, suddenly, the number on your scale wouldn’t budge … a...
This easy chicken noodle soup recipe is a great no-stress weeknight dinner or make-and-freeze meal. Once you’ve got this down, pla...
This herb-crusted salmon recipe is packed with protein (& flavor) and is perfect for any night of the week - especially a fish Fri...
We believe that comfort food can be both healthy and delicious - and this Irish classic is the perfect example. You can even mix i...
This dish is perfect for your next family dinner. It also re-heats great for next day healthier lunch leftovers. Prep Time: 1...
The new year is the perfect time to start fresh and recommit to your weight loss goals. Here are six ways to help you ge...
This recipe is not only delicious but can be an easy to make weeknight dinner if you use no boil noodles! Turkey Lasagna ...
Just in time for summer cookouts! For a learner recipe that still delivers on the great flavor of a traditional burger recipe,...
‘Tis the season for holiday baking! Here are two delicious – and healthy – recipes you can make to share with others and enjoy yo...
There’s a Zen proverb, “When walking, walk. When eating, eat.” Unfortunately, modern society seems to follow this adage: “When wal...
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As game day celebrations ramp up, so can the desire to overindulge at the party food table. Here are three snacks that can help yo...
When you wake up in the morning, movement might not be your first priority. But starting your day with a walk — wh...
Pop quiz: How many vegetables do you eat in a day? If you’re well below the two to three cups that doctors recommend, well, y...
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Ugh, you’re sitting and picking at that same grilled chicken salad and pasta every day and frankly, you’re getting bored of it. Ha...
It’s the age old fitness question that many people often ask – what should you eat before and after a workout? Despite all of the...
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