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Best Healthy Oils to Cook With

There is no “perfect” cooking oil, but this guide will help you feel confident navigating the variety of choices that contain heart-healthy fats, have relatively low free radical production, and have smoke points high enough for a variety of cooking applications. By selecting the best cooking oils for a given situation, you can create flavorful dishes while promoting optimal health. 

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Low Carb Spring Recipes

Enjoy all the vegetables and flavors that are in season this spring! These simple, delicious low carb recipes are great sources of protein, healthy fats, and nutrients. Low carb spring recipes help you feel full and energized!

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Healthy, Low Carb St. Patrick’s Day Recipes That Are Easy to Make

For this year’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities, celebrate with healthy, low carb green recipes. This holiday is usually filled with salty, fatty foods (we’re looking at you, corned beef) that can be very bad luck for your waistline and for your overall health. Fortunately, there are several St. Paddy’s Day recipes that are better than a pot of gold – here are just a few.

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Easy, Low Carb Holiday Desserts

Many people feel they have to choose between their health goals and an enjoyable holiday meals. Fortunately, you can make low carb, healthy desserts all holiday season long that your whole family will love – including pumpkin pie!

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Low Carb Halloween Treats

Halloween is a time for sweet, spooky indulgence. High-carb, sugary treats can be pretty scary though! Whether you are dressing up with your little grandchildren for trick or treat or having the adult ghouls in your life over for spooktacular fun halloween party, consider some delicious, low carb treats to celebrate the season. 

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Blue Zone Diet and Lifestyle for Longevity

“Blue Zones” are regions around the world known for exceptionally long lifespans and good health. In particular, the traditional diet in these areas shares some features that may promote health and long life. Understanding the Blue Zone diet and other lifestyle features can help you as you age. 

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Tips for Healthy Aging

Happy Healthy Aging Month! While aging can be intimidating, there are still many aspects of healthy aging and quality of life that are in your control. Making lifestyle changes can help you stay as healthy, independent, mobile, and happy as you age.

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Chia Seeds vs. Flax Seeds for Over 50 Health

What’s the difference between chia seeds and flax seeds? Is one better for you than the other? The truth is you can’t go wrong adding either chia or flax seeds to your diet because of the amazing nutrition benefits for those over 50. Learn more in this guide to what chia and flax seeds are, the benefits of chia and flax seeds, and how to use chia and flax seeds.

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