Improve Your Nutrition

A low-calorie diet will help you lose weight, but if you're not careful, it can lead to nutritional deficiencies. Nutrition must be a priority to give your body the fuel it needs. Eat meals and snacks balanced in protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats. Include a variety of plant-based foods to increase your intake of dietary fiber and phytonutrients that protect health.

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With the short winter days, some of us get a case of the winter blues. This mild depression that only occurs in the fall and winter is called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Roughly 25 percent of the population is affected by SAD.

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Goals are important to adopting a healthier lifestyle because they help us measure progress. You can stay motivated and set achievable goals by breaking down your goals into manageable steps.

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Good posture keeps the spine strong and stable while supporting its natural curves. By paying attention to how you sit and stand, you can make simple adjustments to improve your posture.

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Living a healthier lifestyle isn't always the result of drastic changes. Often, the small changes we make to daily habits have the biggest impact on our health. Here are ten small changes you can make that will improve your health.

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When you encounter challenges, it is easy for negative self-talk to take over, but you can reduce it by using positive affirmations. A positive affirmation is a word or phrase that confirms a positive aspect about you or your life. These affirmations can be used whenever you need a boost to your self-confidence.

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Take a hike.

Cooler temperatures, low humidity, and changing colors make autumn one of the best times to hike. Rough terrain can help improve balance, challenge the cardiovascular system, and build core and lower body strength. Research also shows that hiking can reduce stress and anxiety.

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A healthy diet starts in the kitchen. By having a fridge and pantry stocked with fresh ingredients and nutritious snacks, you can better control the foods you eat. A healthy kitchen also requires proper food handling and storage to keep you and your family safe. Take the following test to see if you have a healthy kitchen!

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The farmers market is one of the best resources for healthy foods, but a visit can be overwhelming if you are new to the scene. Here are a few tips to help you find great food and get the best deals.

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When the heart pumps blood, it produces pressure against the artery walls. We call this blood pressure. When this pressure gets too high and stays high (hypertension), it damages the body and can lead to heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure.

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