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How to Eat Healthy if You Hate to Cook
Linda Meade, MD Linda Meade, MD

How to Eat Healthy if You Hate to Cook

Keeping a nutritious diet is always important, but it can be challenging, especially if you aren’t cooking’s biggest fan. Below, I have compiled some of my best tips for anyone trying to improve their diet who prefers to stay out of the kitchen.

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7 Healthy Hacks for If You Work at a Desk
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7 Healthy Hacks for If You Work at a Desk

More than ever, those of us with desk jobs are struggling to stay healthy while working. Remaining seated for a significant portion of the day can lead to health problems long-term if you don’t properly care for your body. In addition, you do not get much exercise while seated. While working from home, there are even less opportunities for movement, because you no longer have your commute, the walk up the stairs, or the trips to the break room. We have compiled a list of easy health hacks that you can start implementing that will help your body in the long run!

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Setting Effective Weight Loss Goals
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Setting Effective Weight Loss Goals

When beginning a weight loss journey, it is important to set measurable and attainable goals. Setting goals helps to motivate yourself, keep track of your progress, and identify your results as they appear.

Many people make a simple mistake when it comes to writing goals. Often, people just say, “My goal is to lose weight,” and do not think it’s necessary to specify further. Here are three guidelines to follow when making your weight loss goals.

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Listen to This on Your Next Walk or Run
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Listen to This on Your Next Walk or Run

With all of the gyms still closed, going for a walk or a run is the easiest way to burn some calories and stay active. Not to mention it is a great excuse to get outside and get some fresh air. Here are some of our favorite things to listen to that will keep you entertained during your run. Whether you like music, podcasts, or audiobooks, there’s something here for you!

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How to Start Intermittent Fasting
Linda Meade, MD Linda Meade, MD

How to Start Intermittent Fasting

In one of my previous blogs, I talked about the health benefits you can see with intermittent fasting. One important benefit is improvement in insulin resistance. Glucose, and to a smaller extent, protein stimulate insulin secretion. When insulin is chronically elevated, our cells can stop responding to it leading to insulin resistance which causes a cascade of problems. Intermittent fasting can break this cycle and reduce insulin levels.

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