Health Courage

How High – Fiber Diets help Prevent Colon Cancer The popularity of high fiber diets has steadily increased over the last few years. The health benefits of a high-fiber diet include increasing the bulk in the colon so that excretion passes smoothly. However, the other health benefit is that dietary fiber, the part of the [...]

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Being prepared for “grab n go”  is the key to healthy eating with a busy lifestyle. You want foods that provide both protein and a complex carbohydrate which will satisfy your hunger and sustain your energy. No assembly required, quick, healthy, and easy! Keeping your pantry or fridge stocked with these will give you food [...]

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Fad diets can trick your body into short term change, but eating right for longevity requires a different approach. As science uncovers more clues about extending life and preventing disease, certain foods rise to the top of the list, and these are some of the most important ones.

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Getting kids to eat healthy can be quite a challenge these days. Fast food seems to have become the usual, while fruits and veggies are all but forgotten. So, how do you get your kids to eat healthy? Offering lots of different types of foods and letting them see you eat and enjoy a variety [...]

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Let’s face it: willpower is great in theory but not very dependable in practice. A rough day at work, a night out with friends, or any number of situations can put you in tough spots that lead to overeating. Instead of relying on willpower in these situations, create conditions that automatically keep you from overdoing [...]

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When it comes to the health benefits of chocolate, there is some good news and some bad news. The good news is that research points to chocolate having disease fighting properties, while the bad news is that it must be eaten in moderation and not in overly sugary forms.

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Eating healthy when you are single can be a bit of a challenge, but if you keep a few basic foods on hand, you can prepare quick healthy meals and snacks. Here are just a few of the types of foods that are good to keep on hand if you want to eat healthy. With [...]

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