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Roasted Root Vegetables
Serves 4 Ingredients:4 large carrots (yellow, purple, orange, red)1 large parsnip1 sweet potato (yams)10 small potatoes (purple, red, white) Olive OilSaltPepperCayenne or Chili Pepper4-5 Stems Fresh Thyme Or 7 Spice...
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients:Brussels sprouts† (about 5 sprouts per person) 2-3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegarSalt Fresh cracked pepperCayenne pepper Instructions:Preheat oven to 350°F. Peel the outer, beat-up layers of the...
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Showering After Surgery – Is it Okay?
After surgery, an important part of the recovery process is recovering your usual routine and lifestyle. And one of the first things you’re (literally) itching to do is take a...
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What’s My Ideal Healthy Body Weight?
Are you the right weight? It’s a common question, and with so many varied opinions, it’s hard to know how to reach the right answer. One easy place to start...
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Want a Smaller Waist? Eat More of This Food
Cool, creamy, and just a little bit tart – yogurt almost feels like an indulgent treat. Top it with a bit of fruit, maybe some almonds, and it’s like having...
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25 Holiday Weight Maintenance Tips
The holiday season is here, and with it come celebrations with family, friends, and lots of food. While the holidays are a time for joy, weight loss maintenance studies show...
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Why Probiotics are Good for Acne
Has your dermatologist prescribed a topical or oral antibiotic to help clear your acne? Along with benzyl peroxide and retinoids, antibiotics remain the front line of treatment for acne in...
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9 Must-Have Nutrients for Healthy Hair, Skin, and Nails
Shiny hair, radiant skin, and strong nails are hallmarks of youth and beauty. But no matter your age, if you aren’t getting the nutrients you need, your appearance will be...
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The Fiber 4-1-1: What It Does, Why You Should Eat It & How to Get More in Your Diet
A good diet starts with including foods that are rich in nutrients, vitamins and fiber. Women should be consuming about 25 grams of fiber per day and men should be...
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Recipe: Chocolate Superfood Smoothie
Do the words "chocolate" and "spinach" sound like two you'd rather not mix? Not anymore. This quick and easy superfood smoothie will satisfy your chocolate fix, deliver a heaping helping...
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3 Reasons to Get a Tummy Tuck With a Hysterectomy
It might surprise you to learn that hysterectomies are the second most common surgery among women in the United States. And with obesity ever on the rise, many of the...
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How Much Liposuction is Safe?
When it comes to getting rid of body fat, liposuction is considered the closest thing we have to instant gratification. After all, you’re permanently removing fat cells from your body!...
