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Let's Talk About the Weight Loss Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet

Trying to lose weight? Eat more. No really . . . just eat more vegetables. Adding in more plants and plant-based foods into your diet - and thus replacing more caloric, fattier foods made from animal products, has been shown to b…

13 Portion-Control Hacks Guaranteed to Prevent Overeating

Eat less, lose weight. Sounds simple enough, but it's so hard with all the delicious food surrounding us and companies pushing oversize everything. If you need help cutting down your portions, try these tricks. Related Storie…

You Can Combat Summer’s Worst Diet Wreckers - Here's How

The seasonal treats of the Summer can easily interfere with your weight-loss goals, but dietician Julie Upton, MS, RD, of Appetite For Health , has found common summery saboteurs as well as solutions to keep them in check. You pr…

Why Your Creative Mind Works The Best In The Cafe

Getting away from the house, office or regular workspace has an amazing effect on the creative mind. But even for those with the freedom to work from anywhere, creativity soars highest in a particular place- cafes and coffee sho…

Day 5: On-The-Go Meditation Challenge

Day 5: How To Snap Out Of A Bad Mood Learn to change what something means for you and identify something positive about the situation. Why it Matters One reason we often feel angry, frustrated, or stressed is because we’re th…

Day 4: On-The-Go Meditation Challenge

Day 4: Conscious Breathing Restores Calm Can’t keep up? Pause and take a few deep breaths. Why it Matters You can always use breath to calm you down and get perspective. In fact, breathing is often referred to in a metaphoric…

Day 3: On-The-Go Meditation Challenge

Day 3: A Quick Way To Change Your Self-Talk Practice self-love by talking to yourself like a nurturing parent. Why it Matters On-the-go-meditation can be as simple as changing your thoughts and feelings. One way to do this is…

Day 2: On-The-Go Meditation Challenge

Day 2: Simple Steps For Instant Mindfulness Practice 5-Minute Guided Meditation Why it matters Mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment. It’s about being aware of your body sitting in a chair or moving in space a…

Day 1: On-The-Go Meditation Challenge

When you have agitated thoughts about anything, it spikes up the stress hormone, cortisol. Walking is a way to calm down and lower your cortisol levels. However, walking alone is not enough to calm down much. That is, unless you…

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