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95 Percent Of People Trying To Lose Weight Forget This 1 Thing

Gym membership, food diary, portion control: Check, check, check. Clothes that fit, cardio, emergency snacks: Three checks again. You think you know everything there is to know about dropping pounds, but a recent survey commissioned by healthcare services company Orlando Health proved there’s one thing most of us are overlooking: our mental health. Blame this neglect for why an estimated 95 percent of diets seem to fail us. In a national survey of more than 1,000 Americans, 31 percent of respondents said they believe lack of exercise is the biggest hurdle to achieving…

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5 Ways to Increase the Serotonin in Your Brain

Mental illnesses are usually treated with various synthetic medications that actually target the serotonin levels in the brain. This neurotransmitter plays a key role in various mental disorders, and these medications inhibit its transport and improve its extracellular concentrations in the brain. Yet, it can be naturally boosted in the following 5 ways: 1.Optimize your sleep.To boost serotonin levels, try to get up early every day, as light exposure has been linked to higher serotonin levels. Moreover make sure you get the needed amount of sleep every night, to refresh…

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The Essential Oil That Clears Sinuses, Stops Allergies & Fights The Flu

Eucalyptus and eucalyptus oil are native to Australia, but due to their countless medicinal properties, they are used all around the world. Cineole, an organic chemical found in eucalyptus essential oil, offers numerous medicinal benefits, and here are 8 uses of this healthy oil: 1.Wound TreatmentIts potent antimicrobial and antiseptic properties will help you to treat infections, wounds, cuts, scrapes, burns, abrasions, and sores. 2.Cold & FluThis oil will help you to clear up mucus, eliminate harmful microorganisms, and detoxify the body. Just add a few drops into the diffuser…

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Scientists Explain What Happens to Your Body When You Drink Green Tea Every Day

Tea has been cultivated for centuries, beginning in India and China. Today, tea is the most widely-consumed beverage in the world, second only to water. Hundreds of millions of people drink tea, and studies suggest that green tea (Camellia sinesis) in particular has many health benefits. – University of Maryland Medical Center When we think of tea, most of us may picture a refreshing drink to cool us off in the summer. However, we aren’t talking about sweet tea here (though, it is delicious!) We’re talking about the herbal variety in…

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Lemon Cream Cheese Bars

Lemon cream cheese bars are a variation of the traditional lemon bars, made with crescent roll dough and a lemony cream cheese filling.This recipe is wonderful! This recipe is wonderful! A new twist on plain cheesecake barsand SO easy!Preparation time: 15 minutesCook time: 30 minutesCool & Chill time: 1 hr 20 min INGREDIENTS: . Cooking spray. 2 (8oz) packages refrigerated crescent roll dough (such as Pillsbury), divided. 2 lemons, zested and juiced, divided. 2 (8oz) packages cream cheese, softened. 1/2 Cup white sugar. 2 Tbs butter, melted. 3 Tbs white sugar Directions : 1. Preheat oven to 350…

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Homemade Lemon Meringue Pie!

Ingredients Frozen ready to bake pie crust 6 oz Sugar ¾ cup(s), granulated Cornstarch ¼ cup(s) Kosher salt ¼ tsp Low-fat milk 1 cup(s) Water 1 cup(s) Egg(s) 2 large egg(s), separated Fresh lemon juice ¼ cup(s) Lemon zest 1 Tbsp Egg white(s) 2 large Powdered sugar (confectioner’s) 2 Tbsp Instructions Preheat oven to temperature specified on pie crust package. Bake pie crust according to package directions; set aside to cool and then set oven temperature to 350°F (if not already at that temperature). Meanwhile, to make filling, combine granulated…

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Cracker Barrell Meatloaf

I made this last night with a few variations. I did not have Ritz crackers, so I substituted with Town House Flatbread Crisps. I also added some sweet hot mustard and a dash of Worcester shire sauce. I substituted Parmesan cheese for the cheddar cheese. It was the best meatloaf I have ever tasted! This recipe is a winner. I’ve made this several times for my family and we all agree it’s delicious! INGREDIENTS: 2 eggs2/3 cup milk32 Ritz crackers, crushed1/2 cup chopped onion4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese1 teaspoon…

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Twice-Baked Potatoes

The best Potatoes recipe Here is another way to make baked potatoes… This Recipe comes with only 2 Weight Watchers Smart Points… Ingredients 3 large baking potatoes1/2 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth1 cup 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided1/3 cup thin green onion slices1/4 cup Light Sour Cream1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard1/4 teaspoon paprika Preparation Method Heat oven to 400 degrees F.Pierce potatoes in several places with tip of sharp knife.Bake 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until tender.Immediately cut potatoes lengthwise in half; scoop out centers, leaving 1/4-inch-thick shells.Beat potato…

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Hot Fudge Pudding Cake

To Make This Recipe You’Il Need The Following Ingredients: Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup nonfat milk 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup pecan halves, toasted 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 1/3 cups hot strong coffee Directions: Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly coat an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Stir together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Combine milk,…

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The Best Banana Bread

Yummy, the best banana Bread Ever, and come with only 6 weight watchers smart points. as Oprah said now you can eat bread and lose weight at the same time 😀 Ingredients 2 cups flour 3/4 cup sugar 3 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 egg 3/4 cup milk 1/4 cup applesauce 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas Servings Per Recipe: 12 | Serving Size: 1 serving Directions Preheat oven to 350. Grease bread loaf pan, unless it’s non stick. Mix all dry ingredients into a large…

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