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Step Aside, Coffee: 4 Smart Ways to Boost Energy Without Caffeine

For many, coffee is the go-to energy fix. But what happens when it stops working, or you’re looking for a healthier alternative? Luckily, 2025 has brought plenty of smarter ways to stay alert and...

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Tired Lately? How To Boost Your Cellular Energy and Vitality

Feeling your age? Fatigue, slower exercise recovery, and occasional joint discomfort can all be linked to a hidden culprit in the body: senescent cells, often referred to as “zombie cells.” These cells...

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Seriously Smart Ways to Give Yourself a Boost When You Hit That Afternoon Slump

It’s 2 p.m., and you’ve read the same email line four times, your eyelids are heavy, and you’re dreaming of snuggling in your bed at home. Unfortunately, you still have two hours of work and a report...

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11 Healthy Snacks to Buy for Energy and Stable Blood Sugar

Whether you’re fighting off a 3 p.m. slump or mid-morning hunger pang, or you need fuel for the gym or a late-night work session, good healthy snacks are just the thing. But snacks, especially those...

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I’m a Dietitian and These 17 Staple Costco Items Are Always in My Pantry

As a dietitian, shopping at the warehouse is truly one of my favorite pastimes. I love knowing I can buy pantry staples in bulk, save money, and have a stocked kitchen for weeks. Costco keeps...

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8 Healthy Greek Yogurt Desserts That Don’t Use Refined Sugar

Before Greek yogurt hit U.S. dairy shelves, this thick, creamy yogurt had been a staple in Greece for several centuries, where it’s known simply as straggisto (which makes sense — French fries are...

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10 Mediterranean Diet Breakfast Recipes for a Good Morning

No matter how many fad diets come and go, one thing remains consistent: Experts tout the Mediterranean diet as one of the best for good health. This nutrient-dense eating style is an effective tool...

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The 8 Best Gut Healthy Foods To Eat, Says Gastroenterologist

Did you know your digestive tract contains more bacteria than there are stars in the Milky Way? The gut microbiome — the microbes that exist within your intestines — plays a powerful role in your...

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7 Best Snacks for a Healthy Gut, Say Dietitians

No doubt you know that your diet is incredibly important and impactful to your overall well-being. One of the reasons why it matters so much is that the food we eat is key to the makeup of our...

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13 Flavorful High-Protein Lunch Ideas

When you think about lunch at work or on the go, you probably choose the quickest and easiest option. But with a little planning and meal prep, you can make lunches that will help you stick to your...

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5 Healthy Recipes You Can Make with a Can of Navy Beans

Have a can of navy beans tucked away in your pantry? You can easily use up that can with one of these clever navy bean recipes! Part of the white bean family, navy beans are about to reveal their magic...

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6 Low-Carb Casseroles Perfect for Cozy Meals

‘Tis the season for stuffing, sweet potatoes, and squash — which, if you’re on a keto or paleo diet, or just trying to watch your carb intake, can present quite a conundrum. The good news? Comfort food...

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5 Ways to Optimize Sleep for Better Energy, Focus, and Recovery

We all know that good sleep is essential, yet many of us struggle to get the quality rest we need. Whether it’s tossing and turning, waking up groggy, or relying on caffeine to push through the day,...

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A 3-Day Flu Recovery Meal Plan from an RD

Ugh, it’s that time of year again: flu season. If you’re down with the dreaded body aches, chills, coughing, and throat pain that mark influenza, you might feel like you’d do anything to get relief....

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9 Winter Salads to Increase Your Fruit and Veggie Intake During the Colder...

Winter is the time when flowering plants tend to go dormant — but believe it or not, a winter salad isn’t a contradiction in terms. Plenty of foods that thrive in the chilly months (like pomegranates,...

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8 Mediterranean Diet Snacks We Can’t Stop Making

When it comes to snacking the Mediterranean way, it’s all about savoring wholesome flavors and nourishing your body. Given that the average American eats 400 to 500 calories daily in snacks, those...

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6 Easy and Delicious Low-Sugar Homemade Granola Recipes

Granola is a pantry staple for a reason — it can make for a quick, hearty breakfast (with yogurt or your fave non-dairy milk), a portable snack to take on a hike, or a crunchy topper for a smoothie...

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The Fiber Rich Foods A Dietitian Eats to Get Over 30 Grams Daily

It’s no secret that eating more fiber is good for your body. This important nutrient can improve heart health, gut health, blood sugar balance, and even reduce your risk of cancer — and yet, so many of...

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These Naturally-Sweet Teas Can Curb Your Sugar Cravings

Like clockwork, my sweet tooth likes to kick it just as I am cleaning up after dinner every night. Sometimes I ignore it, but more often than not it’s too loud to be ignored. Sometimes I fight it with...

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10 Delicious Arugula Recipes for a Peppery Bite

Arugula dresses up any meal with its unique, peppery flavor. This leafy green is rich in fiber and antioxidants — similar to spinach and mustard greens. Delicious raw or cooked, arugula offers depth to...

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