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We’ve all heard recommendations from the Center of Disease Control (CDC): Wash your hands, don’t share food or drink, and don’t touch your face. But did you know that what you put on your plate matters, too? That’s right: When it comes to cold and flu season, food really can be your secret weapon. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends the following nutrients for immune boosting benefits: Protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E and zinc. Including adequate amounts of healthy fats and protein may also aid in cold prevention. To make navigating immune-boosting nutrition easy, we’ve listed six foods to stock up on this winter to ensure you get important cold fighting nutrients: 1. Eggs Eggs are nutritional powerhouses that are easy to incorporate into your daily routine. They’re chock full of protein, and protein is critical to the formation of bacteria and virus fighting antibodies, says Wesley Delbridge, R.D., a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics...

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Every day, millions of Americans go to work without leaving their homes. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, about 20 percent of those who work from home for at least a few hours a day are full- or part-time employees. About 50 percent are self-employed. But starting in March 2020, the medical directive to “stay at home” and practice social distancing in an effort to avoid spreading the Coronavirus (COVID-19) forced millions more to quickly learn how to telecommute and work from home. If you’re on a weight loss journey, you’re probably wondering, “How can I work from home during these times of self isolation and keep off unwanted pounds?” After all, your “office” is suddenly far too close to your kitchen and you may be stressed trying to diet and stay active during the Coronavirus issue. We’re here for you and our health and wellness experts at The Leaf are ready to help! First, check out this article on The Leaf for some great work from home tips to get you start...

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Simple to prep: check ! Easy for on-the-go: absolutely ! And the perfect choice when you need a little something sweet and healthy to satisfy a grumbling belly. If that’s not reason enough to try Nutrisystem shakes, then keep reading to find out all the reasons why these protein-packed super shakes are a must-try! They’re decadent and delicious. Whether you live in the all-chocolate, all-the-time camp, or are more of a flavor purist, these shakes are made to please. With the chocola t e shake , you get rich and fudgy in every sip; or opt for the vanilla shake for some smooth and creamy goodness. If you want to flip-flop between flavors, go for full indulgence with this combo pack . They help shrink your belly. That’s because our shakes contain probiotics—good bacteria that help your digestive system do its job. The added bonus of probiotics: less belly bloating. They help burn fat! You read that right. Nutrisystem’s Protein and Probiotic shakes are made with a compound calle...

The internet: It’s not just about cute cat videos and political arguments any more. If you haven’t opened up a Facebook, Twitter or Instagram account, you want to do it this week. A number of research studies have found that in addition to helping you improve your eating habits and motivate you to exercise, social media can help you lose weight, too. Here’s how: 1. Friend Yourself to Weight Loss A 2015 Northwestern University study discovered that members of an online weight management program who logged on frequently, recorded their weigh-ins, and “friended” other users lost seven to 10 percent of their body weight compared to those who didn’t have many friends (they only lost about five percent). That’s peer pressure gone the right way. How to Have a Better Relationship with Food Read More 2. Tweet the Pounds Away University of California researchers asked a group of adults to listen to podcasts about nutrition and fitness weekly. They asked a second group to listen to the...

Due to the continuing spread of coronavirus, I’m doing a webinar on the subject:  How Not to Die in a Pandemic . This webinar will be April 8 from 2-4pm ET. For more information and to register, go here .  The videos from my most recent webinar, Why Do Vegetarians Have Higher Stroke Risk? , are now available for digital download  here .  In fact, all of my previous webinars are available: What Triggered the Obesity Epidemic? Intermittent Fasting Fasting for Disease Reversal Fasting and Cancer Cannabis: What Does the Science Say? Many of the videos from those webinars are already up on NutritionFacts.org, but if you’d like them all in one place, check out the downloads. Note that these are just the videos from the webinars, and do not include the live Q&As. New volume covers Lp(a) My new volume is out today and is available as a streaming video so you can start watching it immediately. As you can see below, the main focus is on the obesity e...