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Yoga for Everyone: Legs Up the Wall and Its Benefits

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I find when I talk about yoga that I often run into people that think there's no way they can do it. It has a bit of an intimidation factor, which I can understand if what of you've seen of yoga is ridiculously flexible people in handstands with their backs arching to the degree that they can touch their feet to their head. ...

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Bacon Berry Summer Salad

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If you're looking for a light, cool dish to serve as a side, or even as the main event this summer, look no farther. The berries and dressing offer a sweet treat without any added sugar, and the avocado offers a good source of fat to fill you up. If you'd like to beef it up a little more, make it a Cobb...

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Stuffed Acorn Squash

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Whether you're just feeding yourself, or you're trying to impress company, stuffed squash makes for a fun and beautiful, yet simple meal. If you're cooking for yourself, it's great because you end up with easily portioned leftovers for lunches, which reheat really well. Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2 acorn squash 1 pound ground turkey 1 leek, thinly sliced (white part only) 1 red pepper...

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Ice Cold Sugar Free Treats

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When the heat of summer rolls around, there's nothing like the comfort of a refreshing, cold treat. When I was growing up, summer meant a freezer full of ice pops and lots of trips to the local ice cream joint. It's written into my family's history - with a grandpa that owned a place called The Dairy Depot and made homemade ice cream...

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Beginner At Home Strength Workout

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If you are looking for a way to break into strength training, but you're intimidated by equipment, or you don't have easy access to lots of equipment, look no further. Below, you'll find a total body strength training program to help you get started, with a resistance band as your only piece of equipment. You can find resistance bands at any big box...

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Refreshing Mojito-Inspired Alcohol-Free Drink

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With the emergence of summer weather lately, I've had an urge for a refreshing, cold drink in my hand - something a little more exciting than water. But with a commitment to live sans sugar and alcohol, finding a drink to satisfy that craving has been tough. That is, until I had to buy some mint and lime for a recipe and thought,...

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Sugar Challenge - Tips for Finding Sugar When There's No Label

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After viewing our resource on finding sugar on a nutrition label, you may have gone home and been able to identify which foods are off-limits during your 30 day Sugar Challenge. But what about when you're eating out or going to a party? What do you do when you don't have a label to check? 1. Check Out Your Options Before You Order...

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Sugar Free Recipes for All Day Eating

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