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Best Meal Replacement Shakes, Plus Benefits

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Meal replacement shakes

By Jill Levy In a perfect world, we would all have enough time each day to prepare homemade healthy meals. But given how busy most people are, it’s not surprising that meal replacement shakes, bars and snacks have exponentially grown in popularity. Time isn’t the only barrier keeping some adults from preparing and enjoying fresh foods; older adults and other people can sometimes lack the appetite necessary to eat enough calories to fuel their bodies. Additionally, some view meal replacement products as a go-to for healthy weight management with minimal time and effort required. If you fall into either of...

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What Is Aromatherapy? The Best Way to Use Essential Oils

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What is aromatherapy?

By Christine Ruggeri Today, it’s very common to experience aromatherapy in a range of wellness locations, including massage centers, yoga studios and spas, and chiropractic offices. So what is aromatherapy, exactly? Aromatherapy essential oils are made using dozens of different plants, flowers, herbs, roots and trees grown all over the world — which have proven, powerful effects on boosting overall physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. For over 5,000 years, aromatherapy has been a trusted practice among cultures spanning the globe. Professionals turn to aromatherapy for its ability to help support a healthy response to inflammation, support skin health and ease...

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What Are Essential Oils? Best Oils and How to Use Them

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What are essential oils?

By Christine Ruggeri Essential oils are organic compounds extracted from plants with impressive beneficial properties. For over 5,000 years, aromatherapy has been used as part of a holistic approach to supporting physical, mental and emotional well-being. Many cultures have used these beneficial plant oils for a variety of reasons. They are often used for supporting relaxation, beauty care, home cleaning and more. What Are Essential Oils? Essential oils are extracted directly from the bark, flower, fruit, leaf, seed or root of a plant or tree. Just a few drops are used for their health-supporting purposes. Essential oils are typically created...

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MCT Oil: the Ultimate "Performance Fat" for the Keto Diet

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MCT oil for keto diet

By Jill Levy Let’s start with the basics: What is MCT oil? And why is MCT oil good for the keto diet? The “MCT” in MCT oil stands for medium-chain triglycerides, a form of saturated fatty acid that is found in certain foods like coconut/coconut oil. MCT oil is a concentrated source of these fats since it provides more than would be found in whole foods like coconuts. To do the ketogenic (keto) diet correctly — which can have benefits such as support for supporting energy levels and help with weight management — you need to consume high amounts of...

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Unexpected Things Pulling You Out of a Fast

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Unexpected things pulling you out of a fast

By Rachael Link, MS, RD Although it has only recently emerged as a new trend throughout health and wellness circles, fasting is a practice that has been around for centuries and has been linked to some serious health benefits. While there are many different types of fasting, the premise remains pretty much the same: avoid eating for a specific number of hours each day and stick to calorie-free beverages like water, tea and coffee instead. But while the idea of abstaining from food for a specific window of time may sound simple enough, there are several other factors to consider...

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