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Summer Salads Guaranteed to Fill You Up and Keep You Out of the Hot Kitchen by RYAN MILEJCZAK Getting enough protein in your diet is essential, even if you aren’t a body builder. Besides supporting muscle growth, protein is essential for supporting your immune system, regulating hormones, and repairing damaged tissue in your body, plus […]

by RYAN MILEJCZAK Firing up the grill and having a cookout makes for a classic summer day. Unfortunately, most people’s favorite BBQ dishes aren’t exactly the healthiest. Too often, they’re high in fat, carbs, and even sugar.  But eating healthy doesn’t have to mean scrapping your weekend BBQ plans. With a few adjustments, you can

4 Recipes That Help Support Strong Bones  by RYAN MILEJCZAK An estimated 10 million people 50 and older have osteoporosis, and it’s the leading cause of broken bones among the elderly. Thankfully, with proper nutrition, you can help prevent the loss of bone mass associated with osteoporosis.  The most important of these nutrients is —

by RYAN MILEJCZAK Keeping your cholesterol levels in check, in particular “bad” cholesterol or LDL, is essential for heart health. That means eating foods rich in “good” HDL cholesterol and low in LDL and triglycerides.  That means eating less red meat and processed foods. While that may be a bummer, there’s still plenty of delicious

by RYAN MILEJCZAK It’s true what they say: The holidays truly are the most wonderful time of year. But they’re also the most expensive time of year, and when January rolls around, many of us need to rein in the spending.  Fortunately, you can still make delicious, nutritious, filling meals, even when money is tight.

by RYAN MILEJCZAK Chronic inflammation can cause a variety of health issues, from joint pain to heart disease. But the good news is that you can also fight inflammation by putting the right foods on your plate.  Omega-3 rich foods like salmon, antioxidant packed veggies, and fiber rich greens all help reduce inflammation in your

by RYAN MILEJCZAK When lunchtime rolls around, it can be tempting to just grab some fast food or heat up a frozen dinner in the microwave.  But the reality is that a healthy lunch will leave you feeling much better than the alternatives, giving you the energy you need to get through the day. But

Power Up With Healthy Snacks That Pack a Punch by RYAN MILEJCZAK When you’re feeling snackish, it can be tempting to reach for sugary, processed snacks. But instead of providing you with the energy you need, these snacks will only leave you feeling worse than when you started.  But what if you could get your

No-Cook Summer Recipes to Beat the Heat by RYAN MILEJCZAK Summer is known as a great time to get outside, fire up the grill, and enjoy a nice cookout. But here in Florida, the heat can be hard to bear, and in the dog days of summer, cooking over a hot stove is the last

Make Room on Your Plate for These Prostate-Friendly Foods by RYAN MILECZAK The prostate is one of the smallest organs in the human body, about the size and shape of a walnut. But this tiny organ can have major implications for your health, especially after the age of 45.  While prostate issues can occur at