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Boost Your Immunity for the Winter Season: Nutrition Tips

While most Lowcountry locals might be grateful for the cooler weather November brings, those who struggle with seasonal allergies or the common cold this time of year, might find themselves wishing for summer again.  With cold and flu season officially here, it’s crucial to arm our bodies with the right nutrients to fend off illness …

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Five Fall Foods You Can Enjoy Guilt Free

There’s a lot to love about fall: cooler weather, less crowded beaches, and cozy candles and throw blankets making it back into our living rooms. But when most people picture the season, they think of their favorite fall treats.   While many of the season’s most celebrated staples can be heavy and loaded with calories …

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Eating for Beauty: Five foods that nourish your hair and skin from within

Whoever said “Beauty comes from within” was right, but maybe not in the way you’d expect. The foods we eat play a vital role in nourishing our hair and skin from the inside out. Here are five foods we recommend adding to your diet to support healthy hair, skin, and nails.   Fatty Fish: Omega-3 …

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Boost Your Energy Levels Naturally: Top Nutrient-Packed Foods to Include in Your Diet

There’s nothing like a venti mocha toffee nut latte and a blueberry scone to push you through that afternoon slump – until you crash again an hour or two later. While sweets and caffeine will certainly wake you up quickly, these quick fixes often lead to crashes and leave you feeling depleted. So while reaching …

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Four Signs That You May Not Be Eating Enough Protein

Protein is one of your body’s essential building blocks, so it’s no wonder that protein deficiency symptoms can appear quickly if you’re not getting enough in your daily diet.   You probably already know that protein is involved with building and maintaining muscles, but it does so much more than that. Protein lives in every …

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Are Superfoods Really Worth the Hype?

It’s easy to get on board with adding superfoods to your diet. After all, who doesn’t want their food to be super? But while you’ve seen (and probably tried) a few of the biggest superfood trends, including cauliflower-crust pizza and adding avocado to everything, ask yourself: do you know what a superfood really is?   …

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Our Emporium Turns One This Month, and We Owe It All to You!

Over 300 products, a major renovation, several new staff members, and 365 days later, we’re proud to celebrate our Emporium’s first anniversary this month! Since we started renovating our space in early 2022, our customers have been at the core of our design and buying decisions. To honor our Emporium’s first anniversary, we turned to …

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Is Late-Night Snacking Really So Bad?

Late-night snacks get a bad rap, but sometimes they’re simply necessary. After all, why does your refrigerator have a light inside if you’re not meant to be nosing around in there before bed?   Maybe you work irregular hours, ate dinner earlier than usual, or were more active during the day. Whatever the reason for …

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Your Go-To Guide for Choosing Heart-Healthy Foods

February is American Heart Month, a reminder that healthy foods should be at, well, the heart of your diet. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is one of the leading causes of death for adults in the United States, with one person dying from cardiovascular disease every six seconds. …

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Three Christmas Mocktail Recipes You’ll Be Sipping All Season

‘Tis the season to eat, drink, and be merry! While a spiked cup of hot chocolate might be just what you need after a sit-down dinner with the inlaws, no one wants to wake up the next morning feeling the way Santa does on December 26th.   For those who prefer to skip the booze …