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Mediterranean Diet FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions

Mediterranean Diet FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? I'm here to help. I get many questions over and over about the Mediterranean Diet. I put together this list of Mediterranean Diet FAQs that addresses the many questions and misconceptions about the Mediterranean diet. It's usually things like, "You're...

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Living the Sweet Life at the Office

Living the Sweet Life at the Office

Before I worked from home, I sat in a cubicle for 15 years in an open-floor-plan office. It was hard to live la dolce vita, the sweet life, when you have no privacy and and you're in a room full of noisy people. But I persevered. Living the sweet life at the office is...

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Can You Lose Weight on the Mediterranean Diet?

Can You Lose Weight on the Mediterranean Diet?

Can you really lose weight on the Mediterranean Diet? Especially when you’re allowed to drink wine and eat pasta. Well the answer is yes and no, and I’ll explain why. With any diet, what you put into it is what you get out of it. The Mediterranean Diet is not a diet...

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10 Greens To Eat Instead of Kale

10 Greens To Eat Instead of Kale

I don't like kale. There I've said it. The food industry has latched onto kale as it's superstar health food, and it is everywhere. You see kale salads, kale on sandwiches, kale as filling in frozen food entrees. They've oversaturated the market with kale. But many...

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Living the Sweet Life at the Office

Living the Sweet Life at the Office

Before I worked from home, I sat in a cubicle for 15 years in an open-floor-plan office. It was hard to live la dolce vita, the sweet life, when you have no privacy and and you're in a room full of noisy people. But I persevered. Living the sweet life at the office is...

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Can You Lose Weight on the Mediterranean Diet?

Can You Lose Weight on the Mediterranean Diet?

Can you really lose weight on the Mediterranean Diet? Especially when you’re allowed to drink wine and eat pasta. Well the answer is yes and no, and I’ll explain why. With any diet, what you put into it is what you get out of it. The Mediterranean Diet is not a diet...

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10 Greens To Eat Instead of Kale

10 Greens To Eat Instead of Kale

I don't like kale. There I've said it. The food industry has latched onto kale as it's superstar health food, and it is everywhere. You see kale salads, kale on sandwiches, kale as filling in frozen food entrees. They've oversaturated the market with kale. But many...

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Five Habits That Changed My Life, Self-Care Edition

Five Habits That Changed My Life, Self-Care Edition

I've already written about the Five Habits That Changed My Life. That article was about productivity and efficiency. This time I want to share with you the five habits that changed my life, self-care edition. Self-care is so important for our sanity. It allows us to...

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Recipe: Chicken Paisano

Recipe: Chicken Paisano

If you like hot peppers, this simple Chicken Paisano recipe is for you. It combines boneless chicken with fresh vegetables. Serve it with a side of pasta. This time I chose to serve it with cheese ravioli but rigatoni works well too. This recipe is so easy. The only...

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Living the Sweet Life Despite Opposition

Living the Sweet Life Despite Opposition

When you decide to pursue a new lifestyle, a healthier lifestyle, you may receive some negativity from the people around you. This is fairly common. This post is about living the sweet life despite opposition from those you love. For example, you may decide that you...

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Eat 10 Servings of Vegetables and Fruits per Day

Eat 10 Servings of Vegetables and Fruits per Day

Researchers at the Imperial College of London are recommending that people eat at least 10 servings of vegetables per day. Doing so is believed to lower your chances of heart disease, stroke, cancer and premature death. Serving sizes are actually small — about 3-4...

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10 Reasons To Get Rid of Your Microwave

10 Reasons To Get Rid of Your Microwave

I don't own a microwave oven anymore. In the modern world that may seem crazy. But I'm going to present you with 10 reasons to get rid of your microwave. And I've also written a companion piece to this article with a list of ways to survive without your microwave...

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A Mediterranean Lifestyle Is About More Than Food

A Mediterranean Lifestyle Is About More Than Food

We’ve all heard about how consuming olive oil, red wine and fish has its health benefits. But the people who live in countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea benefit from more than the available food. While a Mediterranean diet can be hugely beneficial, there are...

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