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What We Know About Intermittent Fasting

It’s that time of year when Google sees an uptick in searches for ‘healthy diets’ and ‘diets for weight loss’. While intermittent fasting (IF) has been around for decades, it has been popularized more recently and is being used as a strategy for losing weight and improving health. While studies in animals are promising, the

Posted By Nicole Ninteau
January 25, 2023
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Low Carbohydrate Diets: Hype or Healthy?

From Atkins and Paleo to South Beach and the Whole 30, low-carbohydrate diets (LCD) have been popular for decades. Their origin dates back to 1797, when Dr. John Rollo published an Account of Two Cases of Diabetes Mellitus, in which he discussed his experience treating two diabetic Army officers with a high fat, high meat

Posted By Nicole Ninteau
March 25, 2022
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What Are the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and Should I Follow Them?

The start of a new year marks a time for reflection and new goals. Whether you’re someone who enjoys the New Year’s Resolution tradition, or you’d rather focus on consistency and enhancing what is already serving you well, remaining healthy or improving health seems to always be on the mind. In the quest for good

Posted By Nicole Ninteau
January 19, 2022
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2021 Healthy Holidays: Beyond the Dessert

To be healthy doesn’t mean avoiding all holiday desserts. Last year, we shared baking alternatives for a healthier dessert. For those aiming to reduce sugar or saturated fat intake, these baking substitutions can help, especially during the holiday season. However, health is about more than just the food we eat.  In the early 2000s, longevity

Posted By Nicole Ninteau
December 17, 2021
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Healthy Holidays: Common Misconceptions Explained

The winter holidays are the season for sweets and indulgence. This may seem like an obstacle to healthy living, but there are strategies to keep your physical well-being prioritized while still enjoying the holiday season. In this year’s SFG Healthy Holidays edition, we will debunk common misconceptions that may impede your holiday merriment while providing

Posted By Nicole Ninteau
November 18, 2021
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Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients 1 pie crust For the pumpkin filling: 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree 3 eggs ¼ cup pure maple syrup ¼ cup coconut sugar (or organic cane sugar) ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk (any milk will work) 1 tsp vanilla extract 1½ tsp cinnamon ½ tsp nutmeg ½ tsp ground ginger ½ tsp allspice

Posted By Nicole Ninteau
November 18, 2021