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What to Look for When Choosing a Prenatal Multivitamin

If you’re currently pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant in the future, this blog post is for you! Choosing a prenatal multivitamin is one of the first things I consider when thinking about getting pregnant (if we’re planning it!) or after finding out I’m pregnant.

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Top 5 Ways to Avoid the Flu: How to Fight it and How to Prevent it

With the flu season upon us, you want to be sure you’re taking every step to remain healthy. It can be difficult to fight germs all winter long. But these Top 5 Ways to Stay Healthy During the Flu Season will help you and your family avoid the sicknesses so many suffer from this time of year.

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Apple Cider Vinegar 101

Learn all about the health benefits of apple cider vinegar including weight loss, balancing blood sugars, clear skin and so much more.

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8 Ways to Avoid Thanksgiving Dinner Regret

It’s reported that the average American eats 4,500 calories on Thanksgiving! While I definitely want you to enjoy your favorite foods I do have some tips to help you stay in control, satisfied, and hopefully prevent you from breaking out your buffet pants. Here are 8 ways to help you avoid Thanksgiving dinner regret.

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How to Create a Power Smoothie

How to create a power smoothie: one that doesn’t leave you hungry an hour later or that’s filled with a bunch of fruit and not much else. A smoothie that will keep blood sugar levels stable, turn off hunger hormones, and keep you feeling full for a long time.

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13 Reasons why Diets Don't Work

Want to lose weight? Then don't go on a diet! 

I know I know...you just want to lose a few pounds for your upcoming vacation or maybe you want to shed some weight for the wedding. We all have our reasons as to why we want to lose weight.

This is the definitive guide to why you should not diet but avoid diets like the plague.

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Top 7 Summer Nutritional Trends For Busy Moms

Top 7 summer nutritional trends for busy moms: School is out and the pool is open. Temperatures are rising, but so are your responsibilities as a mom. Summer is upon us and as a mom, you now have less time than ever to maintain normal eating habits (okay, maybe much less than you care to admit). But there’s no judgment here. I’m a mom and I can appreciate how hectic summer schedules can be.

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