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What Are the Best Fruits for People with Diabetes?

Fruits are high in nutrients, minerals, antioxidants and fiber necessary for overall health. People with diabetes should include fruit as part of a healthy diet while keeping an eye on fruits with particularly high sugar content.

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Becoming a Mom Made Me Realize How Precious Life Is

Mental health and suicide awareness have always been important causes to me, but becoming a new mom has given new meaning to how precious life is. Now I know firsthand what goes into bringing a new life into the world.

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The Importance of Weight Training for Seniors

As you get older, your approach to exercise needs to shift. Strength training isn’t only for athletes, it’s one of the most effective ways to stay strong, steady and independent in your golden years.

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The ABCs of Marinades and Grilling

Grilling is a popular cooking technique because of the flavor and caramelization it produces. A good marinade combined with the fire of the grill allows complex flavors develop with a texturally pleasing aftermath.

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Shared Responsibility for Affordability

Health care affordability isn't just a consumer problem—it's a system accountability issue. Consolidated health systems promised lower costs. This episode brings together health systems, insurers and business leaders to explore how each player in the health care system can do more—collectively—to lower the cost of coverage. From legacy partnerships to forward-looking value-based models, what does meaningful collaboration look like?

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Ways Dehydration is Affecting You That You Didn’t Realize

Did you know 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated? Find out the signs and side effects of dehydration as well as ways you can stay hydrated.

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Does Nutrient Timing Matter?

Most of the time when it comes to diet and exercise, it seems that it’s not just what we eat, but when we eat that can influence our body’s ability to process and use nutrients efficiently. Can how the timing of meals affect metabolism, energy levels, and long-term health outcomes?

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How Roller Coasters Affect Your Body

Roller coasters are a favorite among thrill-seekers. Learn how the loops, launches and drops affect our bodies.

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Everything You Need to Know About White Strawberries 

White strawberries are sweeter than red ones and can even smell tropical. Here’s what you need to know about this cream-colored fruit.

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Healthy Grilling Recipes for Your Memorial Day Menu

Memorial Day is the unofficial kickoff to grilling season. It’s the perfect time to gather with loved ones, enjoy the warmer weather and indulge in delicious grilled foods. Try one of these healthy grilled skewer pairings for your Memorial Day celebration.

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This Week’s Featured Recipe :

Strawberry Cottage Cheese Toast
"Loaded in fiber and protein, this recipe is a great breakfast or elevated snack choice. Simply toast bread, add a dollop of cottage cheese and sliced strawberries and top with slivered almonds and a drizzle of balsamic reduction."

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Why You Should Focus on Nutrient Density

Counting calories has long been the go-to strategy for managing weight, but not all calories are created equal. So how do we shift from calorie-counting to focusing on nutrient density for a healthier, more balanced approach to eating?

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Fueling Your Body for Energy

We can control what we eat—and the right diet can make a big difference in how energized we feel. So, how do we balance our diet and metabolism to ensure we are energized and satiated?

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The Truth About Metabolism

Metabolism—it’s a term you’ve probably heard often, that’s blamed or praised for weight changes and energy levels. But how much control do we really have over this complex system in our bodies? From genetics and age to hormones and body composition, many factors influence metabolism in ways we can’t always influence. So, how do we separate myth from fact and focus on what truly matters when it comes to our metabolic health?

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What’s the Healthiest Type of Grill?

Charcoal grills, gas grills and smokers have all seen an uptick in use over the past five years. The question is, what is the healthiest grill to use?

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Are New Year’s Resolutions Bad?

Integrative health expert, keynote speaker, radio personality, business owner and NASM Master Trainer Angela T. Moore talks about the pros and cons of New Year's resolutions. Are they bad? The answer might surprise you.

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Nutrition Differences in Farm-Raised vs. Wild-Caught Fish

Does it matter if the fish on your plate was pulled fresh from a local lake or flown in from a fish farm?

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