When on the trail or a long walk, take along a snack with protein, carbohydrates, and salt replacement.  Trail mix or gorp (“good old raisins and peanuts”) is the natural answer.  But use portion control – on average trail mix has 140 calories and 9 grams of fat per ounce. Basic Trail Mix Equal parts [...]

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With the help of these nutrition experts from The Cleveland Clinic and the American Dietetic Association, we’ve put together a list of the “best of the best” heart-healthy foods. The foods listed here are all top-performers in protecting your heart and blood vessels. We’ve also got menu ideas — so you can easily bring heart-healthy [...]

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Next time you feel a bit cracked up, forgo the junk food and snack on some nuts instead. Nuts are typically high in tryptophan and magnesium, two key nutrients that support serotonin production. And almonds are especially high in stress-busting B vitamins, zinc, vitamin E and antioxidants. Cashews are also high in niacin which is [...]

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Anyone who has ever been on a diet is familiar with the gnawing feeling of hunger that occurs when you cut way back on calories. And after a few days of feeling deprived, most dieters throw in the towel. But what if you could cut calories, yet still eat plenty of food, and not be [...]

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Dip It Again Sam! Here’s good news for chocolate lovers: dark chocolate (as opposed to milk or white chocolate) contains healthful flavonoids similar to those found in tea, red wine, fruits, and vegetables. Studies have shown that small portions of dark chocolate can improve blood vessel flow, especially in older adults, and may improve blood [...]

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Dark chocolate in small amounts may reduce the risk of heart disease and lower blood pressure.  It is rich in flavonals and catechins, which may reduce the risk of heart disease, improve blood flow and lower blood pressure.  Dark chocolate is lower in sugar and higher in flavonols than milk chocolate.  It’s not ALL dark [...]

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