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Trendy Tuesday: Chia Seeds

Let’s be honest. Chia seeds are one of the strangest health trends as of late. I mean, did anyone else instantly think of this trend from days of old?

That was the 90’s. Today, chia seeds are back with a vengeance, but in a whole new way.

what are chia seeds?

According to WebMD,

Chia is an edible seed that [...]

Trendy Tuesday: Quinoa

If you pay attention to the health community, you’ve probably noticed that brown rice is out, and quinoa is in. So, what’s with all the buzz around this supposed “superfood?” Is quinoa a trend that *you* should be following?

what is quinoa?

Although it is most commonly considered a grain, quinoa is actually a relative of leafy green [...]

Trendy Tuesday: 100 Calorie Snacks

There’s no question that 100 calorie snacks have taken the snack world by storm. Pretty much every chip, cookie, or candy can be found in 100-calorie form. But that can only be a great thing, right? Well…not so much.

pros.

1. Portion control. With our society’s concept of portion sizes being out of control these days, at least [...]