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The Importance of Vitamins and Minerals

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Keeping your body healthy can be a complicated process, and with
different sources throwing a huge range of information at you, it can be hard
to decipher fact from fiction. Juggling work, a social life, and getting enough
sleep along with exercising and eating healthy can be a big task, and that is
before you even consider making sure that you get enough vitamins and other important
nutrients! Read on to learn more about these important vitamins and how to meet your daily needs with natural food sources!

Nutrients by the Alphabet: Quercetin Health Benefits and Recipe

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We all know what superfoods are, but do you know what makes a superfood so super? Antioxidants! That’s right! And today we are going to talk about a type of flavonoid antioxidant called Quercetin that truly is super and provides a host of awesome health benefits (from heart health to boosting your immune system and longevity)!! Read on to learn more about those amazing health benefits and where to find good natural sources of Quercetin.

Nutrients by the Alphabet: Niacin Health Benefits and Recipe

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Did you know that Niacin is an important water-soluble vitamin and is a part of the Vitamin B complex? That’s right, Niacin (or Vitamin B3) provides several health benefits and helps maintain a healthy cardiovascular system, metabolism, brain function, and skin formation while also helping to fight against diabetes? Read on to learn more about the health benefits of Niacin and food sources of this important B Vitamin.

Nutrients by the Alphabet: Magnesium Health Benefits and Recipe

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Did you know that magnesium is a major mineral that is crucial for your health? In fact, magnesium is one of the most important minerals when it comes to maintaining optimal health since it plays major roles in bone health, nerve health, heart health, mental health, and many more health systems. Unfortunately, even if you have a healthy diet you can still suffer from magnesium deficiency which can cause a number of conditions and diseases. Read on to learn about the numerous health benefits of magnesium and were to find the best natural sources.

Nutrients by the Alphabet: Linoleic Acid Health Benefits and Recipe

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Have you heard of Linoleic Acid before? Probably not, but I am sure you have heard of Omega-6. That’s right, Linoleic Acid belongs to a family of polyunsaturated fatty acids know as Omega-6 fatty acids and is essential for human beings. There are so many health benefits of this essential fatty acid, from strengthening your immune system to helping you burn fat, so you may want to read on to learn more about these health benefits and where to find Linoleic Acid!

Nutrients by the Alphabet: Jiaogulan Health Benefits and Recipe

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Do you or someone you know suffer from respiratory issues, asthma, low immune function, diabetes, stress, obesity, or cancer? Well I have an herb for you. Let us introduce you to Jiaogulan - a Chinese herb. This herb is also known as Southern ginseng and has been used as a traditional Chinese medicine for hundreds of years. Jiaogulan holds the most wide-range of health benefits of any plant discovered. Read on to learn about just some of the wonderful health benefits of Jiaogulan.

Nutrients by the Alphabet: Folate Health Benefits and Recipe

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Did you know that Folate is a water-soluble B vitamin (B9) and is often used in combination with other B vitamins to provide a host of health benefits? Folate is a crucial nutrient for optimal health and is naturally found in a variety of foods as well as in its synthetic form as Folic Acid. This week, we are going to talk all about Folate and Folic Acid – the health benefits, the recommended dosages, and the best natural sources to meet your needs! Read on to learn more!!

Nutrition Tip: Top Tips to Maintain, Don't Gain over the Holidays

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The Holiday season brings so much joy and happiness to so many people, but with the joyous celebrations often come high-calorie, sugar-loaded foods and beverages which often lead to the infamous Holiday Weight Gain! Have no fear! I have some great and simple nutrition tips to help you avoid gaining weight throughout the Holiday season while still enjoying the foods and family you love!

Nutrition Tip Tuesday: Top 10 Health Benefits of Bone Broth (with Easy Chicken and Vegetable Soup Recipe)

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Have you heard about the amazing health benefits of Bone Broth? Have you tried bone broth or experimented with making your own homemade bone broth but are too afraid to try it or not sure where to start? While I am well aware of the amazing health benefits of bone broth, I will admit that I was afraid to even taste it let alone try to make it myself! I finally mustered up the courage to taste test a pre-made chicken bone broth and experimented in my kitchen to create a delicious, nutritious, and hearty Chicken and Veggie Soup! Today I will share with you the Top 10 Health Benefits of Bone Broth along with my easy recipe for Chicken Bone Broth and Vegetable Soup!

Product Review: Eat Fresco Foods - "Delicious, Portable, Convenient and Nutritious Food"

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Hey Florida friends! Are you looking for delicious and convenient food that is prepared fresh, local, and health-focused? If you are like me and often find yourself in search of affordable, convenient meals that don't sacrifice taste or nutrition, then you may want to check out my review of Eat Fresco Foods - locally made and available in the Jacksonville and Tampa Bay regions!

Nutrition Tip Tuesday: Surprising Health Benefits of Yogurt

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Yogurt has quickly become a favorite dairy option for many Americans and several varieties of yogurt have practically taken over the dairy aisle in grocery stores nationwide. While there is a lot of controversy about the health effects of dairy, it may surprise you to learn about the proven health benefits of yogurt! No sure what makes yogurt so special compared to its other dairy family members? Here are my top health benefits of yogurt and how to increase your consumption of this powerful (and tasty) food to improve your overall health!

Nutrition Tip Tuesday: Healthy Travel Tips

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This year has been full of traveling! A long vacation in Italy, a couple quick weekend trips here and there, a long vacation out West, and a another handful of quick weekend trips to visit family and friends! While all this traveling has been a blast, being on the go can tire you out... especially when your normal eating, sleeping, and exercising routines get thrown off. Here are my top tips for staying healthy while traveling so you will be prepared for your next trip!