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How to recognize labeling tricks that make foods seem healthier than they are

Post author By Dr. Elizabeth Klodas MD, FACC
Post date February 27, 2019

Can you trust the ingredient panel on food packaging? I’m a doctor and I don’t. Deceptive labeling is one of the major factors behind the epidemic of chronic disease in the U.S. If you’re trying to make the right choices, here’s how to decipher their clever marketing tricks…

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Signs you’re the 1 in 3 Americans with a protein deficiency

Post author By Dr. Adria Schmedthorst
Post date March 1, 2019

Protein has never been more popular as evidenced by the grocery shelves packed with everything from protein powders and drinks to Greek yogurt and protein-packed bars and cereals. But about a third of us are still missing the mark when it comes to protein and that’s a problem…

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Healthy Diet Men’s Health

5 Super foods for men over 40 (slideshow)

Post author By Craig Cooper
Post date March 8, 2019

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If you can include these five super foods for men over 40 into your weekly diet, your little changes will add up to big health benefits in fighting disease and problems associated with aging.

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Healthy Living

Is this heavy metal slowing and shortening your life?

Post author By Dr. Isaac Eliaz
Post date October 17, 2017

Have you ever thought about how fast or how slow you walk? The next time you go check your mailbox or visit the mall, take note. Why? Because research shows that the slower you walk, the shorter your lifespan might be. There may be a few reasons, but this sneaky cause may surprise you…

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Healthy Diet

5+ reasons to enjoy more pumpkin spice [slideshow]

Post author By Easy Health Options Staff
Post date October 20, 2017

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What most pumpkin spice lovers don’t know is this: As long as you don’t overdo the sugar, pumpkin spice can make you feel pretty darn healthy — and here’s why: The antioxidant, disease-fighting properties of these spices are through the roof…

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Health Supplements Healthy Living

3 trace elements to boost your metabolism and where to find them

Post author By Jedha Dening
Post date September 26, 2017

Though you likely think of metabolism in terms of weight loss, it’s actually much more than that. It’s your body’s ability to effectively carry out a range of complex chemical reactions that allow you to sustain your best health.

Tags Metabolism, Nutritional Supplements, Type 2 Diabetes

Anti-Aging Supplements Healthy Diet

Become a fungi foodie to take your nutrition to new heights

Post author By Jenny Smiechowski
Post date September 28, 2017

Mushrooms protect your body like nothing else. But some people turn their noses up at them. If you’re one of them, it’s time to get past any childhood phobia you may have had about mushrooms and embrace this exceptional source of nutrition…

Tags Antioxidants, Superfoods

Healthy Living Sugar Sweeteners

What happens if you give up sugar for 9 days?

Post author By Jenny Smiechowski
Post date October 2, 2017

People are sucking down more sugar than ever before. But how dangerous is the average sugar addiction? And, more importantly, would it really make that big of a difference to give up (or drastically reduce) sugar in your diet?

Health News Healthy Living

10+ diseases that can be treated with enzymes

Post author By Dr. Michael Cutler
Post date December 18, 2017

Just about every process in the human body involves chemical reactions. And the catalyst for those chemical reactions are enzymes. Digestive enzymes improve nutrient absorption, while proteolytic enzymes treat various chronic diseases. Let’s talk about using them…

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Brain Health Healthy Diet

Your brain on nuts

Post author By Dr. Mark Wiley
Post date December 27, 2017

We know that nuts are super healthy. They’re high in flavonoids, vitamins, various minerals and dietary fiber. Nuts are like disease kryptonite. They’ve been shown to slow aging, fight cancer and strengthen immunity. Now research shows how nuts change your brain…

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Healthy Diet Hormone Health Thyroid Health Women’s Health

6 foods (plus supplements) that bring your thyroid back to life

Post author By Dr. Adria Schmedthorst
Post date August 29, 2017

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More than 60 percent of adults with suboptimal thyroid function don’t have symptoms, at least not ones that they recognize, and testing is leaving them in the dark. So, what are the symptoms of low thyroid levels? In addition to unexplained weight gain, you can experience dry skin, thinning hair, anxiety, depression and even brain fog. If that sounds like you, it’s time to bring your thyroid back to life.

Tags Nutritional Deficiency, Thyroid

Healthy Aging Healthy Living

6 ways to beat the habit that ages you 8 years

Post author By Virginia Tims-Lawson
Post date September 1, 2017

A few hours of T.V. time in the evenings, a little computer time here and there, or maybe going to see a movie or dinner with family or friends. These are all things you probably enjoy, but they have one dangerous thing in common…

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