Eat Your Way to a Flatter Belly WithThese 6 Foods in Your Pantry

Are you are trying to button that pair of skinny jeans? Would you like to be able to wear the cute fitted T-shirt without worrying about your rolls showing?

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Vegetarian, High Protein, Low Carb ... I'm a Work in Progress

When it comes to food, I have gone down several different paths over the years.

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The Top 33 Foods that Fight Allergies

Who doesn’t love spring? The days are longer, the sunshine abounds and the countrysides and gardens everywhere are greening up. Allergy sufferers may not be as thrilled about it. You can almost hear the springtime refrains of sniffling and “aaaa-choos” in communities across the land. After all it is also the season of itchy eyes, […]

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6 Vegetarian Meals So Good You Won't Even Remember Meat

I've been a vegetarian for more than 10 years and I'm constantly hear things like “HOW do you do it?!?” and “Don't you MISS meat?!?!” Then there's “You CAN'T POSSIBLY get enough protein in your diet!

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3 Worst Food Ingredients You Should Avoid at All Costs

Eating healthy in America today can be a tricky, downright difficult act requiring a great deal of label reading and study of the food industry.

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The Surprising Way to Beat Spring Allergies

Before you grab that decongestant to subdue your sinus congestion or antihistamine to stop the sneezing linked to spring allergies, you might want to give your gut some attention. More and more research shows that probiotics can reduce allergy symptoms and may even prevent allergic conditions altogether if they are started early in life. But […]

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10 Foods That Can Help You Sleep

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<strong>1) Bananas</strong>

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Bananas contain potassium and magnesium. This duo acts as natural muscle relaxants. Bananas also contain tryptophan, which promotes sleep.

Tryptophan turns into serotonin and melatonin when it's in the brain. Serotonin induces relaxation. Melatonin encourages sleepiness.

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<strong>2) Cherries</strong>

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Cherries are a natural source of melatonin which helps induce sleep. Flax seeds, sunflower seeds and herbal teas also contain melatonin.

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<strong>3) Complex carbohydrates</strong>

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Complex carbohydrates like whole-grain breads and cereals, as well as brown rice, may help you sleep.

Stay away from simple carbohydrates like white bread, cookies and pastries which reduce serotonin levels and may keep you awake.

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<strong>4) Dairy foods</strong>

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Dairy products contain tryptophan. Milk, for instance, is full of tryptophan, so it can have a sedative effect. It also contains calcium, which helps regulate melatonin production.

Other foods high in tryptophan include bananas, eggs, honey, nuts and seeds.

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<strong>5) Healthy fats</strong>

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Unsaturated fats in foods like avocados and olive oil will enhance heart health and increase your serotonin. Include omega-3 essential fatty acids from foods like anchovies, salmon and tuna.

Many nuts contain unsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids.

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<strong>6) Herbs</strong>

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Fresh herbs such as sage and basil contain elements that decrease tension and enhance sleep.

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<strong>7) Nuts</strong>

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Nuts such as almonds, Brazil nuts and cashews contain protein and magnesium among other nutrients. Magnesium encourages both sleep and relaxation of muscles.

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<strong>8) Oatmeal</strong>

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A bowl of oatmeal gives you calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and silicon. These nutrients will help you sleep. Just go easy on the brown sugar.

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<strong>9) Protein</strong>

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Proteins such as cheese, chicken, turkey and fish are high in tryptophan, which will also increase serotonin. A good high-protein snack might be a hard-boiled egg, cheese, a handful of pumpkin seeds or meat.

High-protein foods also fight acid reflux which can often making sleep a challenge.

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<strong>10) Tea</strong>

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Green tea contains the amino acid theanine, which is helpful for sleep. This also holds true for other types of tea, if they are decaffeinated.

Sleep can be hard to come by. Did you know that what you eat can have a big impact on your ability to get a good night's sleep? Check out our slideshow to learn more.

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8 Herbs That Can Help Control Diabetes

More people are turning towards dietary ways to help manage type 1 and type 2 diabetes. In fact, studies have shown that diabetics are more likely to use dietary supplements than non-diabetics. The herbs below have shown some of the most promising results in helping to treat diabetes. Keep in mind some natural supplements may […]

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Butt Implants and Lifts Are the Fastest Growing Plastic Surgeries

The surgical procedure to enhance your junk in the trunk is currently the fastest growing plastic surgery in the United States, according to a new report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

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How Alcohol Can Stop You From Losing Those 5 Pounds: The Science

Have you noticed that, as hard as you may try, you can’t seem to shed those last five pounds?

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7 Ways to Combat the Worst Spring Allergy Season Yet

If you’re one of the 50 million Americans who suffer from spring allergies, you may find yourself suffering a bit more this year. The amount of pollen in the air each spring has been getting worse in recent years due to climate change, and this year may bring the worst pollen season yet, according to […]

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