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5 Healthy Eating Habits You Can Actually Stick To

       Guest Posting Read this Awesome Article with good tips from one of my friends !!!!

Eating healthy ~ not always easy for most of us…  As much as we know we should, it just seems “easier” to eat bad!  When in reality ~ it is just as easy to eat healthy.  Oh, the excuses we come up with!!  Like “Eating healthy is too expensive”  Really??  When it comes down to it, eating healthy is no more expensive than buying all that junk food.  And even if it does cost a few cents more, is your health not worth that?

I came across this article that gives us some healthy eating resolutions for the New Year.  Nothing difficult ~ nothing expensive.  And, some helpful recipes included also!

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Tips include things such as eating more Omega 3s.  Research suggests that foods rich in Omega 3 fatty acids may help keep your blood pressure down and may help improve your mood ~ which is great in the winter months with the shorter, darker days.

Eat more veggies ~ we have all heard this from childhood!!  So, we know the benefits of eating our veggies.  You say they don’t taste good??  See the article for some helpful recipes and search online for more.

Getting more fiber can not only help prevent cardiovascular disease, but type 2 diabetes and a number of cancers and help to slim you down.  Now, why wouldn’t we want to do all that!

Eat less meat.  Now, this may be a tough one for my household!   When you replace meat with soy, you will naturally eat less fat.  Now, I have never tried tofu, but I am willing to try out a few of their recipes if it will help my heart stay healthier!

Reduce your sugar intake.  Americans consume at least 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day ~ 355 calories ~ either through the foods we eat and the drinks we consume.  For a healthier alternative to your sodas and sugary beverages, visit here. 

So, take a minute to read this article in full and help yourself get healthier this year!  They are all realistic tips that we can add into our daily routines to make us feel better from the inside out!

Here’s to a happy, healthy and wealthy you!

Laura Walters

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Dine Out Without Diving Off Your Diet

 When you start to eat healthily, dining out, which was once a bliss-filled, belt-notch-loosening pleasure, becomes a culinary terror.

 Servings are Matterhorn-esque in size. Supertankers of soda abound. Fries come with your order whether you want them or not. Nary a veggie can be seen for miles.

  We're here to help.

 But please remember that even with our tips, restaurant dining is almost always going to be less healthy than what you can make at home. That said, here are a few pointers:

1. Make smart choices
Almost every menu contains chicken or fish cooked in a healthy way. Look for words like "grilled," "broiled," or "steamed," and avoid "sautéed" and "fried."

2. Skip the appetizer
By definition, an appetizer is intended to get your appetite going. But when some appetizers contain more than 1,000 calories, that's not an appetizer—that's a full meal and more! If you do want an appetizer, ask your table if they'd be willing to split one of the healthier options like a salad, bruschetta, ceviche, or anything that's light on sauce and heavy on fruits, veggies, or lean protein.

3. Eat a salad
Greens are also a great option, but not all salads are created equal. Stick with salads that don't contain mayo (in other words, avoid the tuna and chicken salad), and ask for the dressing on the side. This way you can add your tablespoon or two, instead of having your salad drenched in it.

4. Side dishes in your mouth mean sidecars on your thighs
At many restaurants, the "side" is a baked potato, fries, or coleslaw. What does that equal? Unnecessary calories. If you'd like a side, request the salad (dressing on the side), fruit, or steamed veggies, even if you don't see them as an option.

5. No bread
Don't eat the bread. Does it taste good? Sure! But instead of eating something because it's in front of you, swap those empty calories for something you'd actually enjoy.

6. Eat half
Over time, American portion sizes have enlarged to gargantuan sizes. Restaurants often provide you not with one serving of pasta, but with as many as 4 or more. But if you have a hard time not cleaning your plate—after all, the food does taste good—request that the waiter split your order in half before they bring it to the table. That way you can enjoy your dinner as lunch later in the week.

7. No soda
If bread is bad, soda might be worse. That's because it's easy to consume massive amounts of calories fast. And don't even think about going the "diet" route. Those artificial sweeteners aren't healthy, and they can lead you to crave more sugary substances. Talk about a lose-lose! If you want something other than water, ask for unsweetened iced tea. It's calorie free, so you can drink as much as you want!

8. Dessert
Really? Really? Granted, some restaurants use restraint, and focus more on unique flavors than on quantity, but if you're out with friends at the type of place where the dessert has more calories than your meal, and they insist upon ordering it, suggest the table split it. Then take a single bite and put your spoon down. It's not about denying yourself, but about making smart choices. If you're still craving something sweet when you get home, enjoy some yogurt and berries or a piece of fruit