Eating to improve health is a positive change, but sometimes, focusing on food and controlling body weight reaches extreme levels. Seek help if you or someone you love has become obsessed with food, restricted eating, or excessive overeating.

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Milk allergies, lactose intolerance, and animal welfare concerns prevent many people from consuming dairy products. While you can meet your nutritional needs without dairy, it's important to pay attention to the nutrients you may lose when cutting dairy from your diet. Identify alternative dairy products that supply these nutrients without adding unwanted ingredients.

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When nutritious vegetables are at their peak ripeness, they offer delicious flavors that make healthy eating much more enjoyable. Unfortunately, many growing seasons are short, so add some of these spring vegetables to your shopping cart while you can.

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At first glance, brunch menus may seem light and healthy, but pastries, high-fat meats, and heavily-dressed salads can add unnecessary calories and unhealthy fat to your meal. You can stay on track and enjoy a healthy brunch by making a few simple changes.

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Carbohydrates play an important role in our health. They influence our mood, fuel the central nervous system, and are the body's main energy source. While most junk foods are high in carbohydrates, not all foods containing carbohydrates are bad. The following high-carb foods provide many nutritional benefits.

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While it may be tempting to drastically reduce your calorie intake to quickly lose weight, research has shown time and time again that this is not an effective approach to long-term weight loss.

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Berries offer unique nutrients that protect against disease and promote a healthy weight. With so many berries available, it is easy to incorporate these fruits into your eating plan, allowing you to take full advantage of the nutritional benefits.

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A few years ago, the consensus in the scientific community was that small amounts of alcohol provided health benefits. This conclusion was largely based on studies showing life expectancy increased with low alcohol intake. However, recent analysis discovered a significant flaw in the underlying research: people who quit drinking due to poor health were lumped into the "non-drinker" category. When you include this group (nicknamed "sick quitters") into the "drinker" category, the health benefits of alcohol disappear. In fact, researchers found there is no level of alcohol consumption without a measurable negative impact on health¹.

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Here are five things you should know about these essential fatty acids:

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Giving in to an occasional craving doesn't have to put an end to your fitness gains. Health professionals suggest thinking of your eating plan over several days. Small adjustments in eating and exercise after a high-calorie encounter can quickly put you back on track to reaching your weight loss goal. Here are ten steps to keep you moving in the right direction:

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