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More than 7.3 million Americans are vegans. That number equates to roughly 3 percent of the population What’s a Vegan? Vegans do not eat any animal products including meat, dairy, eggs or honey. Like every other diet, eating a vegan diet has its fair share of pros and cons. There is no question that being vegan can […]
Vermonters have harvested maple syrup for a long time. Syrup is made by boiling sap into a concentrate. Use it to top pancakes, mix into a salad dressing, or create a glaze for roasted vegetables. History Native Americans tapped maple trees for hundreds of years to access its sap. European settlers made their way to […]
The Mediterranean diet was named the Best Diet Overall for 2019 by U.S. News. While this diet has landed at the top of the charts, it certainly isn’t anything new — it’s been around since the 1960s and is best known for its health benefits: longevity, weight loss, and disease prevention. Here’s everything you need […]
There’s a new diet craze taking hold. It’s called intermittent fasting and it refers to an eating style where you eat within a specific time period and fast the rest of the time. Some say intermittent fasting is an effective way to lose weight. Other’s say it’s not safe. Here to give us some straight […]
One of the fastest-growing issues in eye health—and health care in general—is age related macular degeneration. In fact, this disease—also called AMD—has become the most common cause of severe vision loss in people over the age of 65. As we live longer due to the amazing advances in medical care, and the healthy manner in […]
Cabbage is a leafy vegetable that varies in color from yellow-green to red-purple. It is a wonderfully versatile vegetable so it can be used in a wide array of manners: raw, cooked or fermented. With less than 20 calories per half cup cooked, it’s worth making room on your plate for cabbage. History Cabbage is […]
Looking for an inexpensive, low calorie, nutrient-packed crunchy veggie to excite your taste buds? Look no further than cabbage. It comes in many varieties, ranging in color, size, shape and flavor, making it one of the most versatile vegetables. About Cabbage Cabbage is a member of the Cruciferae family. That includes kale, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts […]
Likely the result of the aerobics craze of the 70s and 80s, people most associate exercising for heart health with high-intensity, heart-pounding, sweat-inducing cardio sessions. While Jane Fonda and Richard Simmons swept the nation with their fitness fads, studies have now revealed that there may be additional activity to better support and improve heart health. […]
The regular recharging that our bodies and minds get from a good night’s sleep is essential to our health and our ability to function at our best. Yet, the fact is that modern life with its fast-paced nature, sedentary and indoor jobs, and 24-hour news cycle can make it hard to make room for sleep. […]
Understanding the Cue, Routine and Reward in Habit Design According to Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit, research shows that 40-45% of our daily habits are sub-conscious behaviors and feel almost automatic. This is because they have been consistently repeated over time to the point our body knows exactly what to do at […]
