How to Read a Food Label

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Knowing how to read a food label and understanding the nutrition information can seem complicated, but it’s actually easier than you think!  Being able to read a food label is essential to choosing healthy, nutritious foods.  Let’s briefly discuss the break-down of the nutrition label so you can make better food choices.

Grocery Shopping Tips

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If you're anything like me, grocery shopping is not something I thoroughly enjoy... Not only that, but it can be extremely overwhelming with all of the health claims out there.  How can you really be sure you're purchasing healthy products?  Here are a few tips that may make grocery shopping not such a headache:

FAT: the good, the bad, the ugly

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Low fat, reduced fat, fat-free, omega-3 fats... these are some things you see EVERYWHERE in the grocery store and it can get quite overwhelming.  What does it all mean?  Do you really need to purchase products that are the lowest in fat?  Fat has gotten a bad rep over the years and some of you may even be scared of fat.  But... did you know that there are some fats that are actually healthy for you?  Yep, that's right!  Some fats are essential for your body to be able to maintain health and function properly.  So, let's discuss the different kinds of fats: the good, the bad, and the ugly!

Look Beyond the Mirror...

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What is body image?  What are some things that can influence a person's body image?  How can having a negative body image lead to unhealthy habits such as disordered eating?