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10 Healthy Apple Recipes for Fall Baked Apple Chips Want a satisfying, crunchy snack? Try these apple chips! They’re easy to make and don’t have any added sugar or preservatives. Your kids will love them too!  Get the recipe . Homemade Applesauce Store-bought applesauce is often full of a lot of added sugar. Make yours at home in less than an hour and you’ll be pleased with how tasty the results are and how healthy it is!  Get the recipe . Apple Pie Shakeology Applesauce and cinnamon make this yummy shake taste like apple pie!  Get the recipe . (one of my favorites!) Baked Apples Enjoy these for a sweet and savory after-dinner treat!  Get the recipe . (Tip: try over Ice Cream) Apple Crisp This savory dessert features the rich flavor of baked apples, walnuts, oats, and a touch of maple syrup.  Get the recipe . Quinoa Stuffing This simple stuffing is loaded with delicious vegetables and herbs and takes just 10 minutes to prep.  Ge...

Just like everyone else, I go through periods of time when exercising is the last thing I want to do. But knowing how important it is for my health, I force myself to push through, and after I get over the hump, I'm good to go — I feel motivated and start looking forward to exercise once again. But sometimes, I think about what would happen if I didn't push through the rough patches. I'm pretty sure I would turn into a couch potato. Just as  regular exercise can make you feel energized  and raring to go, sitting on the couch and doing nothing can make you feel like doing more of the same. The reason to push yourself through is because there are health implications involved. To put it simply: Being a couch potato is bad for your health. In fact, a study published in July in the journal The Lancet showed just how  bad a sedentary lifestyle is  for your health. You may be surprised by the results. I sure was. According to the World Health Organization, cigaret...

Losing weight isn’t easy, but keeping it off can seem even more daunting. Thankfully, it turns out that the idea that most people who lose weight gain it all back (and sometimes more) might be a misconception ,  and there’s research to back that up: An ongoing observational study found that with sustained behavioral changes, the majority of people were able to  keep weight off for 5+ years . To help bolster your resolve, shed these nine unhealthy habits and ways of thinking to help make weight loss part of who you are, rather than a fleeting phase. Ditch: Thinking long-term weight loss is impossible Feeling like you have to suffer for  the rest of your life  to maintain your weight loss is understandably scary. That’s why it’s crucial to have a realistic maintenance plan for eating and exercising that meshes with your life. Just as important, however, is  how you react  when you go off-plan. ...

“Lack of exercise and sitting at a desk all day are the worst things we can do for our backs.” In my opinion....travel wreaks havoc as well regardless if it in a plane, train, or automobile. That quote comes from  Steven Loehr , a doctor of chiropractic medicine and owner of Loehr Chiropractic in Springfield, Missouri. If it sounds familiar—or if back pain feels familiar—you’re not alone. According to the  American Chiropractic Association , as much as 80 percent of the population will suffer from back pain at some time in their lives. Back pain is the second most common reason people visit their primary care doctor (behind upper respiratory infections) and the most reported reason people miss work. Perhaps not coincidentally, estimates suggest up to 86 percent of Americans sit all or most of the day for work. That’s a lot of “worst thing we can do.” While these numbers are startling, the more shocking fact is that most back pain is  preventable . It...