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What is self-care?
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, NUTRITION & WELLNESS

What is Self-Care?

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February is the month of love, a time to show we love our friends, family and partners. But, it can also be a month of self-love! You’ve probably heard of the term “self-care” by now. It’s incredibly popular on the internet, with celebrities and influences promoting the idea. In fact, even Barbie is promoting self-care these days. With all of the information swirling around, though, it can be difficult to know what self-care is and how exactly you should practice it. We’re here to help.

STAY HYDRATED WITH WATERMELON
NUTRITION & WELLNESS

Stay Hydrated with Watermelon

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It is no coincidence “water” is found in the word watermelon. This thirst-quenching fruit provides you with fluid, vitamins and electrolytes, which help fight off dehydration. Try these tasty ideas to help you stay hydrated this summer with watermelon…

healthy grilling
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Tips and Recipes for Healthy Grilling

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Fire up the grill! Spring is here, and with the warmer weather comes a perfect opportunity to gather outdoors with friends and family. But, don’t let this season of potlucks and picnics derail you from achieving your weight loss and pain management goals. Here are some ways to stay on track and avoid extra fat, calories and sugar this barbecue season:

Bowl of black-eyed pea and vegetable salsa with tortilla chips and lime
NUTRITION & WELLNESS

Guilt-Free Grill-Out Recipes

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Finally, spring is here, and your friends are having a cookout. But what can you take that won’t cause the crowd to cringe or you to fall off the weight-loss wagon? These Guilt-Free Grill-Out recipes are sure to keep you in check and please even the toughest crowds…

Bowls of vegetable soup with fresh herbs
NUTRITION & WELLNESS

Mg-Rich Recipe: Everything But the Kitchen Sink Soup

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As you learned in our blog post Magnesium: What it is, Why You Need it, and How to Get More of it, Magnesium (Mg) plays a vital role in our body’s function. Making sure you get enough will also help to keep your chronic pain under control. If you want to add more magnesium to your diet, try this tasty Mg-packed recipe for Everything but the Kitchen Sink Soup…

Man and woman drinking water outdoors on a sunny day
NUTRITION & WELLNESS

How to Stay Hydrated This Summer

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Keeping hydrated year-round is an important (and essential) component to staying healthy. On average, water makes up 60 percent of body weight and is involved in flushing toxins out of organs, carrying nutrients into cells, providing a moist environment for the ears, nose and throat and many other metabolic processes…

Walnuts on a wooden table, titled The Power of Walnuts
NUTRITION & WELLNESS

Health Benefits of Walnuts and Ways to Add Them to Your Diet

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Our ingredient of the month for May is the walnut. With heart healthy and anti-inflammatory properties, walnuts pack a powerhouse of nutritional benefits. Not only are they an excellent source of plant-basted protein, they taste great too! Walnuts have a nutty, savory taste profile, perfect in any dish. Check out these tips for incorporating more walnuts into your diet, as well the health benefits of this versatile nut that should be a pantry staple for all.

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