Nutrition Tips: You Are What You Eat

I think of all the ideas listed, getting sugar out of our diet could be the most important thing we do. I think it's very powerful because if you eliminate sugar, you'll start eating more healthy overall because sugar is in practically all packaged and processed food! Eating more veggies will follow, naturally, as your taste buds expect less of a sweet 'pop' from food and can begin to appreciate the sweetness of, say, squash.

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Hi Tracy.  I know there is a lot of hoopla surrounding the netti pot...But I have to admit, it freaks me out a little and I'm not sure I would have the courage to try it.  Do you use it regularly, or just when you are stuffy?  Is it one of those things that when you stop using it the problem comes back?  Just wondering.

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I just bought some flaxseeds to grind and make meal out of! I am trying to increase my intake of those super foods and have taken sweets out of the house!

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I've spent the past the four months on the losing end of the battle against preschool germs. I've never been so sick. So I'm pulling out all the stops. I've always eaten well, worked out and taking a multi-vitamin. Now I also take extra Vitamin D, garlic, Vitamin C and probiotics. Plus, I use a netti pot with saline solution everyday. I'm starting to feel better. Sometimes you just have to do whatever possible to take care of yourself. 

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Good tips, Catherine! I find the surest way to eat well is to buy seasonal produce. It's fresher, more flavorful, and is often on sale. Oh, and you can't beat a well-stocked pantry with items such as whole grains, olive oil, and lentils.

I love how so many healthy lifestyle articles/blogs talk about eating more veggies. When one thinks of healthy foods, steak hardly makes the list. Do what the Chicago health commissioner Dr. Terry Mason says, and go veg for the month of January. And then, who knows...you  might like it:) http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/lifestyle/h... ( http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/lifestyle/h...,0,92202.story?page=1 )

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Thanks Maria.  I think most of us aren't drinking the amount of water we should be, but it's an easy fix.  

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This year, instead of trying the "lose weight" goal, I'm trying to eat healthier. Thanks for the healthy reminders. And thanks, Vered,  for the dark chocolate tip ;)

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 Just browsing through the produce section of any good grocery store is enough to inspire you to eat fresher and better. Thanks for these reminders. 

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The best way to make sure you stick with a healthy eating plan is to eat foods that you enjoy. Recently I've been making a lot of chocolate covered strawberries ( http://momgrind.com/2008/10/19/chocolate-covered-s... ) for dessert. When made with dark chocolates, it's a dish that's filled with antioxidants, and it's relatively low-cal for a dessert. Of course, you need to eat it in moderation, but this is true for everything.

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Very detailed post with lots of useful info.  Thanks.  I tried the water hydration chart and was surprised to see that I still don't drink enough water also I was sure (with all those bathroom visits) that I was. 

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Very detailed post with lots of useful info.  Thanks.  I tried the water hydration chart and was surprised to see that I still don't drink enough water also I was sure (with all those bathroom visits) that I was. 

Maria Melo

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