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<\/a>Keep healthy foods handy in the freezer<\/p><\/div>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Snack light<\/strong>. Snacking is unavoidable for all but a few, so why not just control the part you can?\u00a0 Kids follow good examples, so have fruit and veggies cut up and ready to enjoy, for both your sakes.\u00a0 For people who are making an effort to live a healthier life, this month presents a great opportunity for inspiration; there will be great nutrition tips everywhere. Here are a few of my own (and this column might be a good one to clip for the refrigerator door). <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,9,11,326],"tags":[27,41,42,65,477,98,101,107,116,133,468,470,252,476],"class_list":["post-662","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-events","category-meal-tips","category-nutrition","category-sports-nutrition","tag-american-dietetic-association","tag-balanced-diet","tag-balanced-lifestyle","tag-calories","tag-cycling","tag-diet","tag-dietitian","tag-eating-and-exercise","tag-endurance","tag-fitness","tag-health","tag-nutrition","tag-nutritionist","tag-running"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sportsnutritionauthority.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/662","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sportsnutritionauthority.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sportsnutritionauthority.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sportsnutritionauthority.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sportsnutritionauthority.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=662"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.sportsnutritionauthority.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/662\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":681,"href":"https:\/\/www.sportsnutritionauthority.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/662\/revisions\/681"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sportsnutritionauthority.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=662"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sportsnutritionauthority.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=662"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sportsnutritionauthority.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=662"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The freezer is your friend<\/strong>.\u00a0 Keep it stocked with fruits and veggies, too; they\u2019re just as healthy as fresh, and then you can toss them into whatever you\u2019re making.
\n\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Soft can be good.<\/strong> Soft fats (like olive oil) are so much better for you than hard fats (lard).
\n\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Deep Color, Good Health.<\/strong>\u00a0 Vivid, colorful vegetables (carrots, broccoli, peppers, tomatoes) are more nutrient-dense than pale celery, cucumbers, and mushrooms.\u00a0\u00a0 Blue and purple fruits contain flavonoids (the most powerful phytochemicals in nature). Phytochemicals decrease the risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and more.\u00a0\u00a0
\n\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Avoid Cereal Killers.\u00a0 <\/strong>Choose cereals that contain at least 3 grams (g) fiber\/serving, and no more than 6 g sugar\/serving.\u00a0 And no trans fats! \u00a0
\n\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pack at Night.<\/strong>\u00a0 Preparing your next lunch before bedtime avoids a last-minute, access-and hunger-driven purchase of processed food.\u00a0 These few minutes of preparation can dramatically change the quality of your weekly intake.\u00a0 Stock your workspace with healthy snacks for preventive nutrition: whole-grain crackers, trail mix, fruit cups.
\n\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fewer Legs, Fewer Risks<\/strong>.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Meat which used to live on two legs is healthier for you than its four-legged counterparts.\u00a0 Protein that used to swim is packed with omega-3 fatty acids: great for your heart.\u00a0 Save cows and pigs for occasional indulgences, and think of them that way.\u00a0
\n\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Be Pro-Digestion.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Digestive health starts with fluid consumption, fiber intake, exercise, stress reduction and probiotics.\u00a0 Be proactive.
\n\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 100 x 365 = 10<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0 Cutting 100 calories per day could result in losing 10 pounds per year.\u00a0 That\u2019s one fruity drink, the cheese on a burger, or a bag of chips.\u00a0 Smart substitutions pay off.
\n\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fruit Juice: Upgrade, Downsize<\/strong> Switch from regular juice to calcium-fortified juice, but beware the serving size.\u00a0 Juice is not calorie-free, by any means.\u00a0
\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No Curves Ahead.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Decrease your risk of osteoporosis. Eat (and drink) calcium-rich foods for bone strength and density.\u00a0 Exercise helps too.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
\n\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Life\u2019s a Bowl of Cherries.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Dried or fresh cherries are rich in vitamin C and fiber.\u00a0 They boost heart health, reduce the risk of cancer, and are rich in melatonin (which helps sleep).
\n\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 My Take on the Cs.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Carbohydrates do not cause fat.\u00a0\u00a0 Calories do.
\n\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Be<\/strong> Proactive in<\/strong> Restaurants<\/strong>.<\/strong>\u00a0 A meal out can be healthier than the menu indicates.\u00a0 Ask for whole grain foods and brown rice.\u00a0 These are easy substitutions which make a difference.
\n\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fiber Fights Hunger.<\/strong>\u00a0 Breads, cereals and pastas rich in fiber fight hunger urges and help with weight management. Just watch your serving sizes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"