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3 Fun + Kid-Friendly Valentine’s Day Recipes

Happy Love Month! Bring on all the heart-shaped, red + pink things. Of course, Valentine’s Day wouldn’t be complete without some goodies like, ahem, chocolate! Which I’m all for but I’ve also got some fun, kid-friendly recipes for you to make Valentine’s Day fun with your kids. And don’t worry, chocolate is included!

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The Surprising Benefits of Coffee

Today, I want to talk about something very dear to my heart: coffee! But more specifically I’m going to talk about the surprising benefits of coffee. Not only is it good for your skin, but it’s also a great pre-workout drink and provides a whole bunch of other benefits!

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Popular Gluten-Free Baking Flours

There are multiple alternatives to traditional wheat flour for baking needs. So, if you’re gluten-free like my family, you have plenty of options. The list is longer than you may think, which is great news considering how prevalent gluten is nowadays.

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10 Ways Magnesium Benefits Women

Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body. For good reason: your body needs it for more than 600 different chemical reactions. About 60% of the magnesium in your body is found in bone, while the rest is in muscles, soft tissues, and fluids, including blood.

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8 Reasons You Shouldn’t Count Calories

In my futile attempt to lose weight, I used to count calories in college and throughout my younger adult life. My goal was to stay at or below a certain number. When I exceeded the number it was a bad day. But when I reach the end of a day without going over – it was a good day!

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How to Eat Flaxseed

The nutrition world seems to promote a new gimmick each week. But some foods that have been celebrated for centuries – not just a passing trend! One of these foods is flaxseed. This small seed can have a huge impact on your health.

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