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Inspire Wellness: Six Tips for Staying Motivated

Deciding to start a new wellness journey is exciting. It’s one of the best decisions you could possibly make! But sticking to a plan isn’t always easy. We know sometimes...

05/27/20Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

Health and Wellness Swanson Health A-Z Guide to Modern Wellness

Protein Benefits The Best Types of Protein & How Much Protein You Need

Getting enough protein every day can benefit your body in some surprising ways. From weight maintenance to skin health, muscle preservation and more, protein nourishment helps us be our most...

05/22/20Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

Exercise & Fitness Health and Wellness

5 Healthy, Easy Memorial Day Snack Ideas

Communities and families will soon gather together on Memorial Day in honor and remembrance of the brave men and women who fought for freedom and died while serving in the...

05/22/20Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

Food & Nutrition Food and Nutrition

Choosing the Best Sunscreen: Here's What You Need to Know

It's that time again: time to talk about sunscreen! If you live in a chillier climate, you may not get outside as often as you'd like the rest of the...

05/21/20Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

Beauty and Healthy Aging

Astaxanthin Benefits for Eye Health

Astaxanthin is one of the most powerful antioxidants out there. It’s thousands of times more potent than vitamin C and it towers over many other well-known antioxidants.1 How do you...

05/21/20Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

Food & Nutrition Vision Health

20 Ways to Use Olive Oil Outside of the Kitchen

Did you know that olive oil offers many healthful benefits outside of the kitchen? Just like coconut oil, olive oil can be used in various capacities around the home, from...

05/12/20Swanson staff

Beauty and healthy aging Food and Nutrition

Decide Your Diet: How to Decide Your Daily Diet

Does your diet 'fit' you? Deciding to follow a healthy diet and exercise plan is one of the best things you can do to take care of yourself. But before...

05/11/20Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

Food & Nutrition Weight Management

Your Essential Guide to Gluten-Free Flours

Adopting a gluten-free lifestyle doesn’t mean missing out on your favorite baked goods. It’s easier than ever to find gluten-free recipes for everything from bread and muffins to cookies and...

05/10/20Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

Food & Nutrition Food and Nutrition

What are Carotenoids?

Carrots and other brightly-colored fruits and vegetables owe their pigmentation, in part, to a group of fat-soluble phytonutrients called carotenoids, which are loaded with antioxidants. Carrots, tomatoes, dark green leafy...

05/06/20Bushra Hassan, MBA, RD

Vision Health

Infused Water Recipes and Benefits

Flavor-infused water is making waves in a big way. In fact, water in general is a hit these days, with bottled water sales outpacing soda in the US for the...

05/03/20Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

Food and Nutrition Recipes Recipes & DIY

5 Beginner Tips for Going Gluten Free

If you are sensitive to gluten or you’ve decided to eliminate gluten from your diet for any other reason, it may seem like gluten is in almost everything at first....

04/30/20Lindsey Toth, MS, RD

Food & Nutrition Food and Nutrition

Build Xtraordinary Eyes: Nutrition for Eye Health

Why is eye health so important? Taking care of your eyes might not be something you think about often, beyond having your vision checked and wearing sunglasses, but it takes...

04/29/20Amy Sunderman, MS, RD

Vision Health