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Portion Distortion

 by Shawn M. Nisbet, RHN, CFA and Healthy Living Magazine Plates, coffee cups, muffin tins, even pizza pans – they’re all getting bigger. But big portions can cause a weight gain of 10 pounds in a year! Shawn Nisbet serves up some sensible advice on getting a grip on today’s ‘portion distortion.’ We don’t tend to notice bigger portion sizes until our bodies get larger. We want more food for…

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It’s Time to Get Moving!

by Shawn M. Nisbet, RHN, CFA and Healthy Living Magazine “The Journey of a Thousand Miles Starts with a Single Step” According to Science Daily, “Apart from not smoking, being physically active is the most powerful lifestyle choice any individual can make to improve their health.” The beneficial effects of moderate exercise cannot be underestimated. While many people start an exercise routine to lose weight, exercise also helps to fight…

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