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01/06/2025

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11/29/2024

Energizing Sweet Potato and Oat Breakfast Cookies

Ingredients:
- 1 cup mashed sweet potato
- 1½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)

Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix mashed sweet potato, almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Add rolled oats, almond flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and raisins or chocolate chips if using. Mix until combined.
4. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the baking sheet and flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
5. Bake for 12-15 minutes until set. Cool on a wire rack before serving.

Recipe Information: Prep time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 15 minutes | Total time: 25 minutes | 110 calories | Serves 12

03/14/2024

Interesting research on the benefits of static stretching. If you are relatively inactive, maybe consider adding stretching to your daily routine. It doesn't require a gym membership or rigorous exertion, however you may reap benefits of increased strength, flexibility and overall health.

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Good article on healthy habits for supporting mental health.

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What kind of bread is the healthiest, and how can you really know you're buying a bread that's good for you? These are some nutritional "green flags" that RDNs say to look for if you're wondering how to shop for the healthiest or more nutrient-rich breads.

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Research shows that tracking may be an effective tool for those working on making eating behavior and lifestyle changes. This article reviews some of the popular tracking apps.

Whether you're looking to lose weight, eat healthier or just track your food intake, these top nutrition tracking apps can help.

04/11/2023

Two recent studies suggest that exercising regularly is an important step in maintaining brain health. In one study, researchers examined DNA and cognition in thousands of subjects and concluded that those who exercised regularly tended to preserve sharper thinking, and in the second study, investig...