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Is Dairy Causing Your Stomach Discomfort?

Stomach discomfort is incredibly common and at times, difficult to figure out. However,  there are a few simple steps you can take to help you get to the root cause of your digestive distress. And, if you think dairy is the culprit, it is very important to figure out if dairy is indeed problematic and if so, what aspect of dairy is causing your issues. By doing this you will not unnecessarily remove foods, and therefore nutrients, from your diet. …

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Sleep Wearables Do Not Measure Deep and REM Sleep Accurately

Sleep wearables do not accurately measure sleep stages (light, deep and REM sleep). But they can give you an idea about the time you go to bed, wake up and total time asleep. In a study examining several sleep wearables (below) as compared to a FDA validated EEG device (Sleep Profiler), all of the devices tended to over or underestimate at least one of these variables measured: total sleep time, total time awake and sleep efficiency (how much time you …

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MLB Playoff Ballpark Favorite Foods: Homemade Cracker Jacks

If you miss sitting in the stands and watching your favorite team this season, you’re not alone. You can’t replace the sound of fans, the energy and excitement. However, you can make some of your favorite ballpark foods right at home! Imagine the sweet caramel sent homemade cracker jacks. And notes of deep smoked hotdogs that hang in the air. Plus, who could forget nachos, the perfect 7th inning stretch snack as you munch away any game-time anxiety. We miss …

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CrossFit Nutrition Guidelines Are Not Healthy

CrossFit Nutrition is a Scam

If you follow the CrossFit nutrition guidelines, you’ve been scammed by make believe nutrition experts – they aren’t really experts because no nutrition expert would write such nonsense. You remember playing make believe as a kid? Well, CrossFit is still playing.  CrossFit has so many things wrong with their nutrition manual that they should stick in a fire and let it burn. Here is a snapshot of some of their advice: Eat meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, …

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Save Money and Time With Nutritious Comfort Foods

Healthy Homemade Veggie Pizza from Scratch (Gluten Free Version Available!) #Sponsored  After carefully planning out a week’s worth of meals, you head to the store only to be disappointed. The shelves are picked over and there are several items you can’t find. It’s hard enough to shop while on a budget. But, the added stress of going on a wild goose chase to find ingredients can sap even the biggest foodie’s enthusiasm for quarantine cooking. However, I have something that …

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MLB Playoff Ballpark Favorite Foods: Homemade Cracker Jacks

If you miss sitting in the stands and watching your favorite team this season, you’re not alone. You can’t replace the sound of fans, the energy and excitement. However, you can make some of your favorite ballpark foods right at home! Imagine the sweet caramel sent homemade cracker jacks. And notes of deep smoked hotdogs that hang in the air. Plus, who could forget nachos, the perfect 7th inning stretch snack as you munch away any game-time anxiety. We miss …

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