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Essential Nutrients

BREAKFAST 101: THE MEAL YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS

I’m sure you’ve heard it a hundred times over; breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Though we have all heard it, not all of us realize why it is so important. Here’s why! Skipping breakfast for the sake of time or to consume fewer calories may cause you more harm than good. [...]

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DOES YOUR PRE-PREGNANCY CHECKLIST INCLUDE FOLIC ACID?

For all of the future mothers out there, this one is for you! Folic acid supplements are the key component for reducing the risks of neural tube defects, like spina bifida. Folic acid is a B vitamin, which helps the expectant mother’s body produce healthy red blood cells which in turn help with the growth [...]

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TOP HEALTH IMPACTS OF WEATHER CHANGE & TIPS TO OVERCOME THEM

  You’ve either said it or heard someone say, “There’s a storm a brewing, I can feel it in my bones.” But can weather really affect your health and well being? Many people tend to report an increase in pain when there are drastic weather changes. Though there is not full agreement among researchers, there [...]

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DIABETES AWARENESS SPOTLIGHT: GET ALL THE FACTS ON HOW TO REDUCE YOUR CHILD’S RISK

November is American Diabetes Awareness month. Did you know that nearly 26 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes? In addition, another 79 million Americans have prediabetes and are at risk for developing type 2 Diabetes. Obesity now affects 17% of all children and adolescents in the United States; in the past [...]

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LIVE LIFE TO THE FALLEST WITH THE BENEFITS OF THE ALMIGHTY PUMPKIN!

  It’s that time of year again, fall! Pumpkins are more than just a bright pop of color to be used as decorations or spooky jack-o-lanterns. Pumpkins have some surprisingly delicious nutritional benefits. When you’re ready to move your pumpkins from the porch to the kitchen, we have some great recipes for you!   Health [...]

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HEALTHY EATING, LEADS TO A HEALTHIER YOU

  Dr. Hasz is an advocate of an active lifestyle and a nutritional diet. As an expert in minimally invasive spine surgery, robotic spine surgery, nutrition and athletic performance; it is no surprise that he is a fan of the book It Starts with Food, authored by Dallas and Melissa Hartwig. The authors have a [...]

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IT ISN’T TRULY SUMMER UNTIL YOU’VE ENJOYED THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF WATERMELON!

  Watermelon is a sweet and delicious way to get several nutritional benefits into your daily diet. Not only is watermelon a summer favorite, it’s low-fat too! Health Benefits of Watermelon, the Quintessential Summer Fruit: Eye health, aids in growth and health of your skin, promotes normal development of teeth, soft and skeletal tissue [Vitamin [...]

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DISPELLING THE RUMOR…NOT ALL FATS ARE BAD! GET THE INSIDE SCOOP ON OMEGA-3′S.

Omega- 3 fatty acids, also known as polyunsaturated fatty acids play a fundamental role in brain function, decreasing inflammation and overall growth and development. Studies have also suggested that they may decrease the risk of heart disease. Not sure if you are getting enough Omega-3’s? The following are symptoms of Omega-3 fatty acid deficiency: poor [...]

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