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Choose “Nutrient-Dense” Foods Instead of “Empty Calories”

Add a nutrient-dense food to your favorite meal of the day and continue adding new foods to your meals one food at a time. By Alison CraneGo to any grocery store and you will be bombarded with thousands of choices. Those choices are then influenced by cost, taste, time, skill, etc. Every minute you push a shopping cart down the aisles, you end up making hundreds of choices. “Yes, this

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Flavor 101: Make your holidays a work of art

By Eve VictoryEating is a multisensory experience. Even before we get to taste, we are wooed by presentation, smells, and sounds. All of our senses build anticipation even before that lovely bite reaches our lips.  You don’t need artisan skills to make your plates prettier. Just Google your favorite dishes to get ideas and keep the following in mind:  Make more memories this holiday season with meals that not only

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Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics: Nutrition Plays Vital Role in Managing Diabetes

Planning meals and snacks to include complex carbohydrates provides sustained energy while minimizing blood sugar spikes. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is raising awareness about the positive impact healthful eating habits can have on individuals with Type 2 diabetes, as well as those at risk of developing the chronic disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, more than 37 million people in the U.S. have diabetes

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Join the Bikes & Bites Social Mountain Bike Ride

Mountain Bikers will meet at the Waterworks Trailhead, 300 Pineland Drive, Friday, October 6, at 5:45 PM for the Bikes & Bites fun ride. Wheels rolling at 6:00 PM! The ride will last approximately 1-1.5 hours and will take place on the Hot Springs Greenway, Velocity Pumptrack, and city streets. There will be a social hour after the ride at 420Eats, at 420 Malvern Avenue, in conjunction with the AHCR

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Flavor 101: Food Benefits of Fall

Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal is a delicious snack that can be topped with milk and maple syrup. By Eve VictoryA 20-year resident of Hot Springs, I anxiously await the cooler temperatures – and the variety of produce that comes with the fall. Fall vegetables are bursting with wonderful nutrients and provide amazing health benefits. They provide you with antioxidants, such as flavonoids and carotenoids, vitamins C, A, and K, fiber, potassium,

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3 Simple Ways to Boost Your Overall Health

Learning new and unique recipes is a fantastic strategy for boosting your overall health and well-being. By Kim ThomasTaking care of our overall health sounds like a reasonable goal, but it can be difficult to achieve. The good news is that there are countless strategies that you can incorporate into your daily routine that will help you lead a happier and more fulfilling life. Here are three tactics to get

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Drink & Think: Mystery. Science… Murder?

On a dark and stormy night, a group of strangers gathered in an old bathhouse only to discover a murder afoot. Was it the park ranger, the ghost of Al Capone, the seemingly meek museum employee, or one of your fellow Drink & Think guests? On Thursday, October 12, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM, Ozark Bathhouse, located at 491 Central Avenue, becomes the scene of the crime at “Murder. Science.

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Flavor 101: September is Food Safety Education Month

When it comes to food safety, our emerging chefs are not too young to learn the importance of properly handling food. By Eve VictoryFood and Beverage is available just about everywhere, which is a great convenience in a society always on the go. How often though do we consider how safe our food really is? Currently, 1 in 6 Americans contracts food poisoning every year.  Bacteria are very easily spread,

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3rd Annual Southern Soiree at The Reserve

The Sunshine Therapeutic Riding Center (STRC) will host the 3rd Annual Southern Soiree at The Reserve on Thursday, September 28, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM, to support their growing equine-assisted therapy program.  The Southern Soiree will be hosted at the W.C. Brown house, now known as The Reserve across from Oaklawn. Guests will enjoy Southern-inspired heavy hors-d’oeuvres, accompanied by musician Gavin Harper, as well as bid on luxurious and thrilling auction items. “This year, we

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Arkansas Craft Beverage Pass

Happy hour just got happier with Arkansas Tourism’s Arkansas Craft Beverage Pass. The free pass has been created for mobile devices and features a collection of Arkansas breweries, wineries, and distilleries offering deals and discounts to redeem during your visit. There are no apps to download to get started. When you sign up, the pass is instantly delivered via text and email and is ready to use immediately. When visiting

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Free Mobile Arkansas Craft Beverage Pass

Happy hour just got happier with Arkansas Tourism’s new Arkansas Craft Beverage Pass. The free pass has been created for mobile devices and features a collection of Arkansas breweries, wineries, and distilleries offering deals and discounts to redeem during your visit. There are no apps to download to get started. When you sign up, the pass is instantly delivered via text and email and is ready to use immediately. When

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Tapas and Wine Pairing Presented by Diablos

Reserve your tickets now for the Tapas and Wine Pairing at Diablos. Diablos Tacos and Mezcal is hosting the first-ever Tapas and Wine Pairing in Hot Springs. It will be a “Summer in Spain” themed event featuring wines from Spain accompanied by tapas. Tapas are small plates of food somewhere in size between a snack and an appetizer. Their Chef has selected the best Spaniard wines to whet the appetite

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