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Sodium reduction made simple with basic meal-time changes

From processed meats in your local deli to cheeseburgers from popular fast food restaurant chains, the diets of American households are loaded with sodium. In fact, the average American consumes more than 3,400 mg of sodium per day, which is … Continue reading

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GUEST BLOG: Wonderful Watermelon – Summer’s Favorite Food

By Angela Stancil, MS, RD, LDN Summer is a time for enjoying the great outdoors, finding new adventures, and enjoying light and refreshing summer foods. When temperatures rise, what’s better than a cool and refreshing treat? Composed of more than … Continue reading

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GUEST BLOG: Secret Ways Food Color Affects Your Health

One of the best things you can do for your body is to make healthier food choices. Research has shown that filling up on fruits and vegetables can reduce risk of chronic diseases including heart disease, obesity and even some … Continue reading

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Top Ten Tips for Healthy Grilling and Barbecuing

Who doesn’t love to cook together with friends outdoors in the summer by the pool and barbecue some tasty treats? The best part is that grilling can be one of the healthiest ways to cook! Just follow our top ten … Continue reading

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Guest Blog: The need for PE in Tennessee Schools

By Diane K. Coleman, elementary physical education specialist at Campus School More than 10 years ago, a report published in the New England Journal of Medicine revealed a shocking development among our nation’s youngest citizens; that, for the first time … Continue reading

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Make getting active fun for the whole family

Would you rather spend your free time with your family than at the gym? Look for ways the whole family can get active together! You’ll all benefit, because regular physical activity can help: • control weight • build strong bones … Continue reading

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Celebrating CHD Week: Joelle Miller

This is the final post in a series of blogs submitted by congenital heart disease survivors or parents for Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week, which is celebrated February 7-14 each year. By Kelly Miller The 20 week ultrasound. It’s a … Continue reading

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Stay on track in the New Year with these fitness tips

For many Americans, the holiday season is a time of celebration, which sometimes leads to holiday weight gain and a resolution to lose weight in the New Year. In many cases, after just a few short weeks of daily visits … Continue reading

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5 ways to stay heart-healthy this holiday season

From party planning to baking, the holidays can be both a fun and stressful time of year. And sometimes, it can be difficult to keep your heart health in mind. Here are just a few ways you can enjoy the … Continue reading

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Cheat the system with delicious, healthy options this Thanksgiving

Hot turkey, smothered mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, soft rolls and pumpkin pie are the main foods people look forward to on Thanksgiving. With all the tasty, high-calorie foods being at your fingertips, it can be easy to convince yourself to … Continue reading

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