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Seven Healthy Alternatives to Bread
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Most bread is high in calories and carbs and low in nutritional value, promoting an unhealthy diet and extra weight. It also contains gluten that many as twenty million Americans are sensitive to. Gluten intolerance can cause inflammation, brain fog, and digestive problems that make it hard to maintain a healthy diet or lifestyle. Fortunately, many alternatives to bread are still just as delicious yet full of…
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Low-Calorie Condiments
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Condiments such as spices provide the body with antioxidants that protect cells throughout your body. However, most condiments are rich in salt, fat, and sugar that can add weight or destroy your healthy diet quickly without realizing it. Even a few tablespoons of some of these most favorite condiments in America turn a healthy meal into an unhealthy one instantly. Here are five low-calorie condiments to switch…
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Five Alternatives to Cow Milk
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. While cow’s milk may have some beneficial vitamins, including calcium, potassium, and phosphorus, it doesn’t mean it’s not potentially unhealthy. In fact, research shows that women who drink two or more glasses of whole milk a day have a one-third to 50 percent increased risk of developing heart disease compared to those who consume skim milk. Men who consume two to three servings daily can also increase…
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Five Healthy Snack Swaps
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. This month, my posts will look at healthy food swaps. It is said that snacks make up about ten percent of the American diet and, for some, even more. The International (IFIC) Food Information Council, in a 2020 survey, found that forty percent of the participants used snacks to replace meals, and twenty-five percent stated they consume two or more snacks throughout their day. Unfortunately, many of…
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Believe in Yourself. Don’t Worry about What Everyone Else Does.
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. To make a fresh start, sometimes you’ve got to believe in yourself even when no one else does. If you’re used to processing everything you do with others or look outward for acceptance, believing in yourself may feel strange. No One Else Walks in Your Shoes The admonition that we should walk a mile in someone else’s shoes gets us thinking about our judgments about others and…
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3 Reasons People Don’t Make Changes and How to Deal with Them
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Everyone deserves a fresh start. Wiping the slate clean and beginning again in a new and better direction can motivate us to make big changes in our health, finances, or relationships. We can even make small changes in our habits or preferences that increase our personal happiness and satisfaction. Whether you’re wanting to make sweeping changes or seemingly insignificant ones, there may be some powerful reasons you’re…
