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Picture this...you аrе оn уоur wау tо dinner thinking аbоut thіѕ amazing piece оf fish you'll hаvе оn а nice salad wіthоut tоо muсh cheese оr оthеr saturated fats аnd you'll order light dressing оn thе side.  You'll hаvе а lot оf water wіth lemon, mауbе ѕоmе herbal tea аnd you'll feel amazing thаt уоu stuck tо уоur healthy eating plan.  Yоu knоw you'll feel ѕо proud оf уоurѕеlf аnd whеn уоu wake uр thе nеxt morning fоr уоur workout, you'll bе light аnd оn top оf уоur game. Yоu walk іn tо thе restaurant аnd thе special оf thе day іѕ уоur favorite...chicken fried steak wіth scalloped potatoes іn а deep butter sauce wіth а side оf sweet potato fries аnd broccolini wіth а cheddar cheese topping. There's еvеn а dessert thrown іntо thе special...another favorite, chocolate lava cake. Whаt thе heck, уоu deserve it!  Yоu aren't gоіng tо lеt аnуоnе tеll уоu whаt tо eat...you аrе аn adult whо саn mаkе adult decisions аnd уоu аrе allowed tо indulge.  Yоu wі

Bad cholesterol or a bad diet is something we all experience at some point in time.  It's impossible to eat healthy our whole lives, even though we may try hard to do it.  Eating healthy for your heart is something everyone should try to do, especially when it comes to restoring health and reducing heart attacks. Your heart and food We know these things for sure - a diet high in saturated fats will help raise your cholesterol, which is a risk factor for heart disease.  People that are obese are more prone to heart disease.  A diet high in sodium may elevate your blood pressure, leading to inflammation and even heart disease. To help prevent heart disease and improve your health, put the tips below to good use. Eat plenty of fish Herring, sardines, and salmon are all excellent sources of Omega 3 essential fatty acids.  Other fish are great to, although Omega 3 may help to get your cholesterol down to a healthier level. Choosing healthy fats and oils Saturated fat will increas

When the armies of Alexander the Great went into battle, they subsisted on crude wheat cakes. Ancient Chinese emperors fed their troops a ball of brown rice each day. Centuries later, John Wayne and his group ate "corn dodgers" on the trail in "True Grit" History holds many stories of whole grains sustaining people when they didn't have time to cook. Whole grains can still do the job. Fortunately, they are available in more tasty forms. Edible grains include wheat, barley, corn, millet, oats, rice, rye and many others. Nature constructs them alike. Each particle in an outer bran layer contains nearly all the fiber. The germ layer is richest in nutrients. Today, we know that whole grains give us much more than fiber for sustained energy. The American Cancer Society is urging us to return to an era when the staff of life was more likely to be brown than white. Studies show that those who eat whole grains are less likely to develop colorectal, stomach,

Adopting Healthy Eating Habits By Karen Kleinwort On June 28, 2011 Eating healthy is critical whether your goal is weight loss, fitness or a healthier lifestyle in general. However, you don’t have to meticulously count calories or starve yourself to be healthy; rather, you need to provide your body with ample nourishment. While junk food and sugary treats might present challenges and temptations, adopting correct eating ideas and strategies will help make healthy eating a natural habit. Below is an overview of basic tips and suggestions to help you stay fit and eat healthy. *Learn to Love Your Veggies* Include as many vegetables in your diet as you possibly can. In addition to vegetables being packed with more nutrients and fewer fats and calories than meat-based dishes, vegetarian foods also offer a lot of variety and can be a real treat for the taste buds. *Get Creative with Fruits* Fruits have natural sugar and can quell a sweet tooth. But if the sucrose from the fruit alone i