By Betty Murray It may still be hot outside, but fall is just days away. As the seasons change, so do the fresh foods that are in season. Many of these vegetables and fruits pack a powerful punch, which is why they’ve been dubbed “superfoods.” These five foods are so rich in nutrients, their health benefits […]
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Ever wonder how the world’s fittest people got fit and stay that way? While they may have genes that make a fit body a little bit easier to achieve, the fittest people didn’t get that way by accident. The truth is that fitness takes time and dedication. It requires forming healthy habits, and breaking the
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Sticking to your New Year’s Resolutions just got easier with these low calorie cocktails from Sparkling ICE and HINT Water. Ditch the cocktail mixes and juices that are loaded with sugar and calories. Instead, mix your favorite liquor with a yummy zero-calorie beverage packed with natural flavors. Friday, January 4th, Betty Murray will join the
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By Betty Murray Gluten-free diets are more common today than ever. An ever-increasing number of restaurants now accommodate gluten-free diets with special menus and grocery stores have added entire sections stocked full of gluten-free foods. Some individuals are on a gluten-free diet for medical reasons, including celiac disease or a gluten allergy or gluten sensitivity, while
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By Betty Murray Daylight Savings Time has ended, Halloween is now behind us and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. With the cooler fall temperatures come some of my favorite fall vegetables. Many people equate fall holidays with weight gain, but there are a number of fall foods that are healthy and rich in nutrients. As
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By Betty Murray Halloween is a holiday packed full of thrills and chills for kids and adults alike. It is also packed full of sugar and sweets. Halloween just wouldn’t be the same without trick-or-treating, but before your kids fill up their buckets of candy, take some time to prepare for a “healthier” Halloween. Try these
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By Betty Murray Dallas is enjoying a slight drop in temperatures this week, reminders that the sweltering summer heat is over for another year. The fall season ushers in the holidays, which for most people means more parties, more celebrations and more eating. Eating fall foods doesn’t have to equal weight gain. There are plenty of
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By Betty Murray Organic foods are more nutritious than non-organic foods. Or are they? A study published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine in which doctors from Stanford University examined 240 other studies on organic foods over the last 40 years found that organic foods contain little additional nutritional benefits than non-organic foods. The Stanford
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By Betty Murray If you’re looking to lose weight by working out, you will likely be disappointed in the results. Are you in denial that you need to change your eating habits in and exercise regularly to lose weight? Over the years, multiple studies have confirmed that exercise yields little weight loss when not combined with
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By Betty Murray Sugary drinks may increase the effect of genes that predispose people to obesity, according to a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Sugary drinks, including sports drinks and soda are directly related to increased weight gain. They are the largest single food source of calories in the country. According
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