You attended the biggest party of the year and bid farewell to 2016. The drinking, eating and party-hopping hasn’t stopped probably since Thanksgiving and your gut is feeling it. Time to detox friend, so you can start the New Year on the right foot. Don’t know how? We have a delicious and effective juice right…
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Why is fiber considered your diet’s best friend? Well, because, fiber-rich foods take longer to digest. As a result, you feel full for a longer period of time. Also, it helps you eliminate toxins and keep your intestines running smoothly. There are two different types of fiber: soluble, which can be easily mixed with water and…
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The traditional Thanksgiving menu is delicious, but quite challenging for vegetarians and especially vegans. Since such a small percentage of the population are practicing vegans, most hosts don’t consider their diet needs when planning a menu. What to do? You don’t have to skip the great feast, nor celebrate on an empty stomach because you can easily whip…
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There’s a lot of hubbub about gluten these days. The most frequent questions I hear are, “What is gluten?” and “Why is it put into food in the first place?” Gluten is the name for proteins found in wheat, rye, barley and triticale, which is a cross between wheat and rye. It’s put into foods…
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The weight loss struggle is real and once you’re on track, you don’t want anything to derail your effort. Snacks tend to do that, when mid-morning/afternoon cravings strike, the first thought is to reach for a bag of potato chips. Are you looking for a healthy alternative? How about a low-calorie, salty and crunchy snack…
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Smoothies are an excellent weight loss alternative, but only if you prepare them correctly. If you don’t, well, let’s say, you’ll be drinking thousands of calories which you could easily get with a truly satisfying cup of ice cream. To make them right, you must apply some math. You need to keep the calorie count in check…
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You’re still eating, drinking, and celebrating as if you’re on vacation. My friend, Fall is upon us and it’s time to detox. If you have a blender, veggies and a tall glass you’re in luck. There’s nothing like a green, protein filled smoothie to cleanse your system and remind your intestines who’s boss! Follow us @FoodvsEvil Also: How to…
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Everything we eat impacts the way we feel and look. If we eat junk, saturated, fatty, and artificial flavored food, our system will eventually shut down. Our digestion will become challenging to say the least, and problems like constipation, irritated colon and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) will surface. On the other hand, healthier foods have…
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To celebrate the first day of Spring we have a delicious garden salad made with edible flowers. Take advantage of the weather and visit your local farmer’s market to find unique local veggies. Learn to incorporate the leaves and flowers into your salads either raw or cooked to add more nutrients. You’ll be surprised how much…
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The hard part of weight loss is maintaining the pounds off after you complete your diet. There are certain things you should do if you don’t want to fall into your old bad eating habits. No worries, these are super easy! Follow us @FoodvsEvil Also: Probiotics keep you healthy & skinny?! Don’t drop the ball: Don’t start…
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