Foods that fill you up faster and keep you feeling full longer help to decrease your calorie intake. With a few simple steps and minor changes to your meals and snacks, you can feel satisfied with less food.

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The holidays are meant to be celebrated with delicious food, but overindulgence can derail your fitness goals. These simple tips will help you lighten up your holiday favorites.

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Cooking more of your own food is one way to control what you eat. When you know how much salt, fat, and other ingredients are added, you can better track your intake to meet your fitness goals. While healthy cooking isn't as complex as it might seem, it's easy to fall into a few common traps. These cooking mistakes can influence your perception of healthy foods and prevent you from getting the most nutritional benefit from your meals.

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Comfort foods are known for being high in refined carbohydrates, calories, and unhealthy fats. Simple changes to your favorite recipes allow you to enjoy these foods while sticking to your eating plan.

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Loading up on artificial sweeteners is not the healthiest way to reduce calories. While research is ongoing, some studies suggest that due to their intensely sweet flavor, these additives can alter the way you perceive food. Over time, this could influence the ability of fruits to satisfy sweet cravings and make other healthy foods taste less appealing. To reduce your intake, read ingredient labels carefully and avoid foods that contain artificial sweeteners.

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Research has shown that chocolate may improve heart health and reduce the risk for chronic disease, but not all varieties are equally nutritious.

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If you are a coffee lover, you likely perk up when you hear that it improves health. But you may also wonder if you are doing damage when you hear negative reports. Knowing both the pros and cons of drinking coffee will help you make the best choice for your health.

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The fear of fruits and vegetables going to waste makes it challenging to keep the kitchen full of produce. Don't be afraid to stock up during the next sale. There are many ways to preserve produce that will keep you eating nutritious fruits and vegetables year-round.

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Green juice is made by juicing different green vegetables and often some fruits to create a slightly sweet drink that provides vitamins and minerals. While green juice is not an ideal quick-fix weight loss tool, it does have nutritional benefits. These tips will help you identify the pros and cons of incorporating juice into your healthy eating plan.

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Portion control is the key to reaching your weight loss goals. Understanding healthy serving sizes and reducing portions to meet these recommendations can help you satisfy cravings while sticking to your healthy eating plan.

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