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?

The Truth About Fad Diets

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Fad Diets have been around for decades, and the truth is they’re not going anywhere.  Someone is always looking for a new diet and gimmick to sell that’s supposed to help you lose weight.  When the results are said to be fast and effortless, it's easy to get sucked in.  Especially by the great looking models they hire to sell you the products...

Volumetrics

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The fact of the matter is: People like to eat!  And if given the choice between eating more or less, they'll take more!  The key is to fill up on foods that aren't full of calories.  This concept, known as "Volumetrics", will allow you to eat more, while slimming down.

Make Your Goals S.M.A.R.T.

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Making a New Year's Resolution or any goal can either be discouraging or rewarding in the end.  Many people make them but very few make a real commitment to them.  What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail?  You can attain most any goal you set when you plan your steps wisely and establish a time frame that allows you to carry out those steps.  The key to success in achieving your goals is to "Make Your Goals S.M.A.R.T."!