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  Sticking to a healthy diet can sometimes be difficult. However, if you take the time to plan ahead you'll find that it can be much easier. When you are rushed, you might find yourself grabbing the first thing you find when snacking, cooking or packing lunches. Unfortunately, the things that are easiest to grab are usually prepackaged foods or snack foods, which are not the healthiest choices. The secret to better nutrition is to make healthy foods as quick and easy to grab as snack foods. Doing this will take some planning and preparation, but it is well worth the effort. This can save you time and you won't ever be stressed about having to find something to eat at various times. For example, if you pack your own lunch each day or pack lunches for other family members, you can save time and money by buying large packages of food and dividing everything up into individual portions. Instead of buying individually packaged bags of potato chips, buy a big bag of pretzels and divi...

  Good nutrition doesn't mean staying on a strict diet or constantly striving to lose weight. Although those who eat for good nutrition often lose weight in the process, the primary focus of good nutrition is health and feeling great. Introducing better nutrition into your daily meal plans is often as easy as learning a few "eat smart" tips. There are many rewards for eating healthy, including a lower risk for cardiovascular diseases, cancer and diabetes. Good nutrition can also give you more energy, better mental focus and memory skills, and an overall better mood and outlook on life. People are often surprised how much better they feel after only a few weeks of healthy eating and good nutrition. Moderation is often the key to better nutrition. Instead of prohibiting certain foods, reduce your consumption of unhealthy foods while adding healthier foods to your daily diet. This gradual approach will be more successful in the long run, because thinking of some foods as bei...

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Top 10 Nutrition Facts That Everyone Agrees on There is a lot of controversy in nutrition and it often seems like people can’t agree on anything. But there are a few exceptions to this. Here are the top 10 nutrition facts that everyone actually agrees on (well,  almost  everyone…). 1. Added Sugar is a Disaster We all know that added sugar is bad. Some think sugar is a simple matter of “empty” calories, while  others  believe it to cause diseases that kill  millions of people  each year. It is definitely true that  added sugar  (sucrose and high fructose corn syrup) contains empty calories. There are no nutrients in it and if you eat a lot of sugar then you’re likely to become deficient because you aren’t getting enough foods that actually have nutrients in them. But this is just the tip of the iceberg. There are other,  much more serious  dangers of sugar that are now reaching mainstream attention. Sugar, mai...

Sorry but there is no such thing as "healthy" sugar You should be adding more foods into your diet, not taking them out "When it comes to diet, people tend to be much more concerned about which foods or food groups to eliminate since many are perceived as 'bad.' However, the focus should be on incorporating more of the foods often missing from the diet, such as fiber-rich fruits, healthy vegetables, and whole grains. Adding more healthy foods into the mix can often displace some of the less desirable choices and leave you feeling more satisfied." — Andrew James  Pierce, MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS, inventor of the SugarChecked app Take advantage of your bad memory The only thing that pricey juice cleanse will lighten is your wallet It's fine you gained a little weight You're going to have to tell yourself no—and it will be hard All calories are not created equal "Unfortunately, people still think of calori...

Poison ivy is an extremely prevalent plant east of the Rocky Mountains, and probably one of the most well known poisonous plants in the world. The common nature of the plant is probably due to the fact that many different bird species feed on its berries, as poison ivy does not have the same irritating effect on animals that it does on humans. There is a resin in the plant’s sap called urushiol that causes an itchy rash for humans following contact with any part of the plant. You’ve probably heard the “leaves of three, let it be” rule, which dictates that a plant with a compound leaf of three—or three distinct leaflets joining together on a single stem—may be poisonous and should be avoided. However, the trouble with poison ivy is that even within this rule, it can take on many different appearances that vary by season or even just by plant. What Does Poison Ivy Look Like? Poison ivy leaves can present as smooth-edged, or wavy or jagged, and can also appear either waxy and sh...

Light is critical for our health and well-being. Two hundred years ago, 75 percent of the population worked outdoors; today, less than 10 percent work in natural light. As the brain needs 5000 lux of sunlight to operate correctly, the 400 lux available in an average office falls short and could contribute to light-related health problems. In addition, skin must be exposed to sunlight in order to produce vitamin D. MORE:  9 Signs That Could Mean You’re Not Getting Enough Vitamin D The right amount of light at the correct time of day ensures your body clock operates normally. Modern living has altered nature’s cues, resulting in a dramatic increase in light- deficiency symptoms such as seasonal affective disorder and sleeping problems. Light therapy has been developed as a quick way to restore equilibrium to the body all year round. It is also used to treat certain skin conditions. How Light Therapy Works Light therapy can be a valuable tool to rectify a lack of light...