Research supports that a plant-based diet is beneficial to health, but cutting out animal products won’t suddenly make a poor diet nutritious. Whether you are interested in becoming a healthy vegetarian or simply want to improve your eating habits, follow these nutrition tips.

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Take a lap around the table.

Before you grab a plate and jump in the food line, take a look at what is offered. Circle the buffet table and put all of the foods into three categories — savor, sample, and skip. Take an appropriate portion of the foods you must try, take a taste of those that spark your curiosity, and skip foods that don't excite you.

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A Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program is one way to get fresh, nutritious food while also benefiting the local economy. Whether you live in the city or the suburbs, the answers to the following questions will help you determine if a CSA is right for you.

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Planning healthy meals for your week doesn't have to be overwhelming. Incorporate some of these ideas for make-ahead meals that will help you put nutritious food on the table despite a busy schedule.

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Maintaining a healthy body weight is important, but it should not be confused with being physically fit. Simply being thin does not protect you from health conditions related to a sedentary lifestyle.

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Strengthening the Core

Resistance training that targets the lower back and abdominal muscles helps reduce lower back pain by building a strong core. Common exercises include lower back extensions, bridges, crunches, twists, and leg raises. Performing exercises on a stability ball or with pulley machines requires the use of stabilizing muscles for balance, which also contributes to a strong core and healthy back.

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As a parent, you play the leading role in how your children relate to food and exercise. The following 5 tips will help you steer your children towards happy, healthy lifestyles.

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These grocery shopping tips will help you fill your kitchen with nutritious foods.

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Forget About the Past

Everyone has past goals they did not accomplish. Stop beating yourself up about the 5 pounds you didn't lose before a vacation or the 10K race you didn't finish. Dwelling on those things only creates barriers between you and your fitness potential. Wipe the slate clean, and start from scratch with your goal planning. Assess where you are in your fitness journey, and set your goals based on who you are today.

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Adopting a healthier lifestyle isn't always the result of big accomplishments and major changes. Often it’s the small, permanent adjustments you make that will have the most impact on your health.

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