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Becoming Stronger Than Your Excuses : Part Three
Taking on healthy eating habits, typically does not occur over night, rather it’s a gradual progression of gaining knowledge and understanding between health foods and less-healthy foods and finding...
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Holiday Edition Part One
Watch this video as Amanda Figge, Springfield Clinic registered dietitian, walks through some healthy alternatives for your Thanksgiving holiday in Springfield’s local County Market. Don’t forget to...
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Holiday Edition Part Two
Have you ever wondered what to do with your leftover turkey from Thanksgiving? Amanda Figge, Springfield Clinic registered dietitian, shows us around County Market on how to make a delicious recipe...
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The Perfect I’m Sorry Dish
We’ve all been there. That moment when you need to swallow your pride and admit that you were wrong. My most recent episode occurred a few days ago. I had brought home a cat assuring my husband that he...
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Hidden Price You Pay
I’ll admit it; I am a huge sucker for deals and saving money. Sometimes I take advantage of spectacular sale prices of items I need and other times, the sheer sale itself provokes me to go shopping....
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Thanksgiving Traditions
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, not necessarily because of the food but more because of the reminder of all the blessings we have to be thankful for in our lives. May this year’s...
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Weighing in on The Biggest Loser
Millions tune in each week to watch contestants on The Biggest Loser transform their bodies through sweat, tears and motivation from their coaches and teammates. The climax of the show occurs when each...
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5 Myths About Diabetes
1. Diabetics have to give up all sweets and desserts. Having a diagnosis of diabetes certainly does not mean that one has to forever give up their favorite desserts or sweet treats. However, these are...
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Figge’s Favorite Things (Part One)
Julie Andrews has her raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens. Oprah endorses her list of goodies and gifts to give during the holiday season. Here is my personal list of favorite things to keep you...
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Figge’s Favorite Things (Part Two)
Happy Holidays and welcome to the second part of Figge’s Favorite Things. Here is the second half of my personal list of favorite things to keep you happy and healthy this season. 7. Amy Dixon-home...
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Your Holiday Swapportunities!
The holidays are a special time of year in which we celebrate with families and friends and good food. It’s perfectly fine to indulge a little bit on Thanksgiving and Christmas, but make sure you are...
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Don’t Slack Over the Holidays
It’s important this holiday season to remain on your same exercise schedule between enjoying delicious treats. Do NOT skip your workouts. The stress of the holidays can make you feel like you’re being...
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Think Healthy for the Holidays!
Looking to make something healthy and creative for your friends and family this holiday season? Watch this video to learn about healthy choices plus see how easy it is to whip up this fun holiday...
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Yummy Recipe
Blackened Salmon with Mango-Avocado Salsa It is well-known that fish, especially salmon, is very healthy for us; but most people are afraid to prepare it at home. I came across this delicious salmon...
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You Can
“I can’t” “It’s impossible” “I can’t” “I’m too old” “I can’t” “I’m too fat” “I can’t” These are, unfortunately, expressions I hear too frequently in my office. Faced with adverse medical conditions...
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Turning New Year’s Resolutions into Habits
When cleaning out my Mom’s basement, I came across some old arts and crafts that I had made over the years. One particular project caught my eye and immediately brought back some humorous memories of...
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Set SMART goals
Set SMART goals. SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time Bound. Specific- A good goal is clear and unambiguous. Instead of stating, “I will eat healthier” try setting a goal...
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Not Just Another Chicken Recipe
At our house we eat chicken…a lot. One goal that I have for this month is to try a variety of new chicken recipes (so my husband doesn’t get burnt out on having chicken five days a week!). You never...
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Let’s Get Fit
It’s that time of year again. Group fitness classes are packed, parking spots are limited and time limits on cardio equipment are more heavily enforced. It’s the New Year and everyone is hitting the...
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How Carb Smart Are You?
What do breads, cereals, fruits, juices, milk, yogurt, pasta, rice, potatoes, beans, vegetables, soda and desserts all have in common? If you didn’t already guess it from the title, it’s Carbs. When...
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