Eating when feeling stressed has become a reality for many of us during these unsettling days, even among people who don’t usually reach for food when feeling anxious. Whether your stress stems from anxiety regarding your children attending school in
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Six healthy lower-sugar recipes courtesy of Lisa Drayer
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Cakes, cookies, pie. During a global pandemic or even more moderately stressful life circumstances, we often turn to comforting sugary and carb-rich indulgences that may help to calm us down. Now for the bad news. New recommendations that will inform
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Whether your kids will be at school at all times, fully remote or on a hybrid schedule, there is a good likelihood that time will be spent making lunches at home. I’m a mother of two girls whose schools are
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During hot summer days, there’s nothing like a cold drink to keep us alert and hydrated. And whether you’re lying by the pool, bathing at the beach or trying to wind down from a sweat-inducing jog, it helps to sip
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Ahhh, summer! As the season approaches, I look forward to getting my fill of local succulent strawberries and blueberries, tender asparagus, tasty tomatoes, juicy peaches and watermelon and sweet summer corn. One of my favorite aspects of the long-awaited summer
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With the brighter, longer and hotter days of summer upon us, it’s really a perfect time to maintain your health and fitness. The season invites us to eat a little lighter and be more active outdoors. And if your desire
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If you’ve been more concerned about your health lately, you might be wondering if taking a nutrition supplement containing vitamins, minerals or a combination is worthwhile. It’s estimated that more than half of Americans take one or more dietary supplements
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When I think of healthy food swaps, I’ll be honest: Most of the time, I’m uninterested. I’m the type who would rather have a tiny portion of the real thing than a larger portion of a less satisfying diet substitute.
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As states gradually reopen even as the pandemic wears on, many of us are concerned about our health and well-being. Especially now, with some continuing to stay at home and social distance while others join the throngs at nationwide
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