Dear Dietitian – Avoiding added sugar in your food

Dear Readers, 

Another year is behind us, and now it’s time to get back to our normal routines. Many of us, including myself, have overeaten during the holidays; it’s just part of it. It’s a great time with family, close friends, and homemade desserts. Every year a family friend bakes a homemade pecan pie using fresh pecans from her own property, and believe me, it is a slice of paradise!

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Go Ahead - Take a Nap!

(SPM Wire) Americans are notoriously sleep-deprived, which can have unpleasant and even dangerous effects. And while a nap can alleviate fatigue, increase alertness and improve mood, for years napping was considered to be a pastime more appropriate for little children and the sick than healthy adults.

But the tides are changing. National Sleep Foundation encourages napping, citing improvements in alertness, performance and mood as benefits. So here are a few tips on getting the most out of your daytime snooze:

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Fun Birthday Party Themes for Kids

Planning a birthday party for your kids is the best kind of memory to make, aside from the party itself. It doesn’t need to be a stressful time, though, it should be a fun time that includes the birthday boy or girl. Let them have a say in the party theme so that they have the best possible time. The party doesn’t have to cost a fortune to throw either. With some creative ideas, party favors, and planning you can pull off the party of the year with ease. Check out these fun birthday party themes for kids and start planning today.

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