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    How to Train Yourself to See Food as Fuel

    For about as long as I can remember, I’ve had a complicated relationship with food. My grandparents, all children of the Depression era, taught my siblings and I to never waste food — if it was on the table, it was to be eaten. (My grandpa spent years of his childhood unsure of when his next […] More

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    Are “Sugar-Free” Treats Really Sugar-Free?

    Everyone loves a treat, especially the ones that are guilt-free. If you’re trying to limit your sugar intake, then you’ve probably reached for the sugar-free sweets or chocolate. But how “sugar-free” are these “sugar-free” treats really? Sugar-free doesn’t mean carb-free Some sugar substitutes contain carbohydrates, and while there might not be any sugar, a portion […] More

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    Does A Plant-Based Diet Actually Increase Metabolism, Or Not?

    Health and wellness expert Vanessa Ascencao – a nutritional consultant – answers your critical questions about whether a plant-based diet really does increase your metabolism and help you lose weight… So, let’s be honest: does a plant-based diet actually increase metabolism? Plant-based diets are loaded with phytonutrients, minerals, vitamins and other phytochemicals that provide the body […] More