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There are so many types of fad diets floating around the internet promising lean physiques in no time. These may seem appealing at first, but they aren't long lasting.  However, hope should not be lost! Try eating these top ten foods to burn your body fats quickly. 1. Salmon Fatty fish, like salmon, are good for your heart and lower your triglycerides.

Over 50 million Americans have arthritis, making it the number one cause of disability in the country. That means 1 in every 5 adults, 300,000 children and countless families are affected.   The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis, which affects an estimated 31 million Americans. Number of people expected to have doctor-diagnosed arthr

Vitamin D is sometimes called the “sunshine vitamin,” because it’s produced in your skin in response to sunlight exposure. It’s fat-soluble, in a family of compounds that includes “vitamins” D-1, D-2, and D-3. Vitamins are nutrients that the body cannot create, so a person must consume them in the diet. However, the body can produce vitamin D. T

October is World Menopause Month. In order to spread awareness and keep you informed, D-Cal complied this article on the facts, symptoms, and lifestyle changes that will need to be made during menopause.  WHAT IS MENOPAUSE? Menopause is a point in time 12 months after a woman's last period. The years leading up to that point, when women experience changes in t

Each year in October, the United States Bone and Joint Initiative promotes Bone and Joint Health Awareness Week, which is focused on educating the general public about musculoskeletal (bone and joint) conditions. As a leading cause of chronic pain and physical disability worldwide, bone and joint disease affects almost half of the nation’s population in the for

In honor of National Banana Day, we're posting one of our favorite Banana Recipes that's both healthy AND delicious. Banana Chia Pudding is a super quick and easy way to make a no cook, no heat, allergy friendly pudding. Sweetened with fruit, it has no added sugar and is actually both vegan and paleo approved! You can make this Banana Chia Pudding with coco

People with celiac disease are well aware of the effects their conditions have on their digestive system. What they often don’t know is how celiac disease also affects other body systems, including their bones. One of the biggest concerns for people with celiac disease is the strong connection between this condition and osteoporosis. Those diagnosed with cel

For years, Avocados have been known as the “IT” fruit. You can use it to make guacamole, add it as an addition to your meal or smoothie, or even make ice cream out of it! But do you know why the fruit maintains it’s popularity? It’s not just it’s easy taste profile—avocados come with tons of health benefits! Here are ten of them: 1. Avocados are

Most of us enjoy indulging in a delicious piece of chocolate—some of us even crave it.  But, diet plans and the sugary content in most chocolate bars dictate that this should be a once-in-awhile treat, and not a daily habit. Or should it be? Science says that if you consume quality dark chocolate with a high cacao content, then it can actually be quite nutriti

Calcium is not only necessary for your bone’s health, but it’s also crucial to fight against degenerative disease. But, can it be the missing ingredient in your weight loss diet?