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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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Keep Your Eyes on the Windshield Rather than the Rearview Mirror
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. One of the main reasons people fear a fresh start is the thought of what they may lose. We are comfortable in the known and a fresh start can mean walking into the unknown. That can be scary and prevent us from taking the bold leap forward into a fresh start. If you drive, you use the windshield of your car to look ahead towards where you’re…
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Warm Spinach Artichoke Dip with Toasted Corn Tortilla Chips
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. Originally published on March 26, 2020. When I was a child, if you had offered me artichokes, you would have received a goofy look. I was not a fan. I did love spinach though. It may have something to do with my absolute disinterest in other greens and my desperation to find something to bargain with when faced with a plate of them. “I will eat some…
