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Food Allergies and Intolerances

Food Intolerances vs. Food Allergies Each year, millions of Americans have allergic reactions to food. Although slightly more common in young children and in people who have a family history, most food allergies develop early in life and many are outgrown. Food allergies occur when your body’s immune system reacts to a substance in a […]

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How to Handle Food Cravings

A Balanced Eating Plan What happens when your cravings become overwhelming and lead to overindulgence and feelings of guilt? When people follow restrictive diets or completely cut out groups of foods, cravings can become more intense and can lead to a vicious cycle of indulging, overeating, and guilt. A balanced eating plan that allows foods […]

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The Glycemic Index

What is the Glycemic Index? The glycemic index, simply put, is a measure of how quickly a food causes our blood sugar levels to rise. The measure ranks food on a scale of 0 to 100. Foods with a high glycemic index, or GI, are quickly digested and absorbed, causing a rapid rise in blood […]

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Flavor with Herbs and Spices

Lower your sodium intake According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, “A strong body of evidence in adults documents that as sodium intake decreases, so does blood pressure. Keeping blood pressure in the normal range reduces an individual’s risk of cardiovascular disease, congestive heart failure, and kidney disease. Therefore, people should limit their intake of […]

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