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With all the fad diets telling us "eat this," and "don't eat that" it's no wonder people are confused about what their bodies really need to be in optimal health.

Whether you're always on the run, need help getting through the holidays, or want to improve your digestion, Naturally Savvy has dozens of articles to help you learn about healthy eating that's right for you and your lifestyle.

Sub-categories : Digestive Health(32/0), Eating on the Run(13/0), Featured Nutrient(32/0), Healthy Eating(95/0), Healthy Holidays and Special Occasions(34/0), Veggies(9/0)

  • "Natural" Label - More Harm Than Good?

    "Natural" Label - More Harm Than Good?
    Guest

    When Bo Sharon sees the word natural emblazoned on a food package, it brings up more questions than answers. If the product contains soy, corn or canola, was that crop grown from non-genetically engineered seeds? If the food has been sweetened, was high fructose corn syrup used? If its meat, was the animal humanely raised? And reg...

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    CategoriesNutrition | Food and Nutrition

  • Is Buying Organic Worth It?

    Is Buying Organic Worth It?
    Tara Hantske

    Is buying organic food worth it? This is a major debate I hear amongst new moms. I didnt eat organic and Im fine. Maybe you are fine today, right now. But foods you ate when you were growing up werent treated as heavily with chemicals, nor was the soil. These chemicals and toxins cause and create stress in the body, which eventually leads to disease. Maybe your health is OK now but do you know...

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    CategoriesNatural and Organic | Food and Nutrition | Nutrition | Healthy Eating

  • Healthy Mother's Day Gift Ideas

    Healthy Mother's Day Gift Ideas
    RockIt Body Fitness Experts

    When we think of our mothers, colorful memories of nurturing likely come to mind. Our mothers not only nurtured us with healthy cooking ideas and care giving, but also by giving us healthy ideas and opportunities to pursue our talents by signing us up for sports, dance classes and summer camps. When you think about it, before our coaches and trainers were teaching us health, mom was inspiring u...

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    CategoriesNatural and Organic | Nutrition | Healthy Holidays and Special Occasions

  • Why You Should Eat Like A Diabetic

    Why You Should Eat Like A Diabetic
    Susanna Deering

    If youve been diagnosed with any type of diabetes, you are usually taught to eat a specific way. The way diabetics are encouraged to eat is to try and minimize the blood sugar spikes that occur throughout the day. But why wait until you have diabetes to follow these rules? Taking preventative measures now will greatly reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and eating like a diabetic is...

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    CategoriesFood and Nutrition | Nutrition | Healthy Eating | Natural and Organic

  • A Fertility Friendly Diet

    A Fertility Friendly Diet
    Samantha Peris

    Congratulations! You have consciously decided to start a family and are looking for some fantastic tips on how to boost your fertility naturally with foods? Well, you have come to the right place. The truth is your diet can play a major role in your fertility, as it has the ability to either hinder or enhance your bodys natural baby making skills. Why not give food a chance to prove to you its ...

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    CategoriesNatural and Organic | Food and Nutrition | Nutrition | Healthy Eating | Natural Prenatal & Pregnancy

  • Omega-3 Benefits

    Omega-3 Benefits
    Douglas “Duffy” MacKay, ND

    A recent study conducted by researchers from UCLA found that a diet lacking in omega-3 fatty acids may cause the brain to age faster, putting a person at risk for memory loss and dementia. This is one in a growing body of studies to find a benefit associated with a diet rich in Omega-3s. The benefits of omega-3s may not be new news to many of you, but in this article Im going to delve deeper in...

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    CategoriesNatural and Organic | Nutrition | Featured Nutrient

  • Beans, Beans, Good For The Heart

    Beans, Beans, Good For The Heart
    Naturally Savvy

    Which traditional food is inexpensive, packed with fiber and protein and can lower your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and colon cancer? Beans! Beans are classified as legumes, a category which also includes peas and lentils. With over 13,000 species, the nutritional powerhouses pack more punch than most other foods, and with fewer calories to boot. About half a cup of cooked beans (appro...

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    CategoriesNatural and Organic | Food and Nutrition | Food and Drink | Nutrition | Healthy Eating

  • Blood Sugar and Mood

    Blood Sugar and Mood
    Susanna Deering

    There are many benefits to balancing your blood sugar. When your blood sugar is on a roller coaster ride all day, so is your mood. Ever wonder why you get irritable and frustrated when you skip a meal? Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is the reason behind this and something you want to try and avoid. Daily consumption of refined carbohydrates, alcohol, poor diet and skipping meals contribute ...

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    CategoriesNatural and Organic | Food and Nutrition | Nutrition | Healthy Eating

  • Health Benefits of Avocados

    Health Benefits of Avocados
    Yvonne Voulgaris Smythe

    Its no secret that avocados are extremely nutritious, but their health benefits are much more plentiful than most people may be aware of. This fruit is also unbelievably versatile and choc full of nutrients. Avocado Facts Borne of the Persea americana tree, found originally in Central and South America, (specifically Puebla, Mexico, although now they are also cultivated in a few ot...

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    CategoriesNutrition | Featured Nutrient | Healthy Eating | Natural and Organic

  • The Truth Behind A Gluten Free Diet

    The Truth Behind A Gluten Free Diet
    Jessica Allison, D.C.

    To the consumer the latest fad around the grocery and health food stores seems to be the words Gluten Free. Gluten free chips, gluten free cakes, gluten free cookiesthis has become the new buzz words printed all over packaged foods. But what exactly is gluten and does it really affect my health? Should we all follow a Gluten Free Diet? What is Gluten? Gluten is the protein compone...

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    CategoriesNatural and Organic | Food and Nutrition | Nutrition | Healthy Eating
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