Name a snack that is easy to pack, requires no refrigeration and is delicious? Trail mix! Now I don’t mean your dad’s old nuts and raisins only mix; I mean a creative combo of your favorite snacks all mixed into one!  There are so many trail mix combinations available, we want to suggest some of our favorites; as well as highlight the benefits...

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The Paleo Diet: Eat like cavemen and be thin and healthy?   The popularity of this diet has, without a doubt, increased in the past few years. And a lot has been written about it. A quick search on Google with the words “Paleo Diet” leads to more than 9,180,000 results. How do we know what is truth and what is hype? Some...

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Have you ever experienced a drain of energy in the afternoon? Do you feel a crash-and-burn after lunch? Many factors can influence your energy level in the afternoon, some more obvious than others: the quantity of sleep you had last night; what time you woke up; physical activity earlier that day; and (try to guess… ) food!  Okay, this is a nutrition blog:...

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Studying all night? Low on sleep? Driving long distances? Maybe one of these leaves you in search of extra energy!  Are coffee or energy drinks the energy solution? Read the following to find out: Energy for your body is measured in terms of calories.  The energy your body needs to workout, study, work, hang out with your friends (or any other activities) comes...

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There are plenty of magazine and web articles touting the benefits of alkaline diets for weight loss or warnings on the harmful effects of the acidity on your body. However, most of these claims are NOT backed by scientific research. What does the science say about the acidity, alkalinity and other pH related effect of food? First, what is the PH? PH is...

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Have you seen the ads? “This super soap or spectacular spray will kill every single germ or bacteria that live in your house” These popular messages lead us to believe that all bacteria are BAD. Okay, I agree that most of these tiny living beings are actually detrimental to health (especially the ones growing on your cellphone or your computer keyboard! Ugh!). However,...

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Do you think that eating late at night will make you fat or make you gain weight? Many beliefs regarding nutrition are simply not based on scientific data. Let’s debunk this myth! · If you are eating within your caloric budget, you won’t gain weight If the total number of calories you consume during the day (including your late night snack or meal)...

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