At some point or another, someone has told us or we have heard that eating a variety of color in our diet is great.  Thats great, but many of us are still wondering what the good foods to eat in each color are.  With that in mind, this slideshow article will give you multiple ideas for each color that you can put on your plate and make your meals a little more healthy.

http://health.msn.com/nutrition/slideshow.aspx?cp-documentid=100238920&imageindex=1

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Here is the answer to forgetting your coffee in the morning.  Yes, this is a short list of 8 foods that will help jump start your day, and they don't revolve around high levels of caffeine.  They are simple foods too, so don't be bashful, make sure you go to the link and check out this quick and easy read.

Happy Jump Starting,

http://health.msn.com/start-your-day-off-right/slideshow.aspx?cp-documentid=100242464
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I'm sure by now most of us have seen the Taco Bell commercial about dieting by eating fast food.  Also, there is Subway, McDonalds, Quiznos, and many others.  Here is an article that delves a little bit deeper into this growing trend in today's society.  It discusses the actualities of the trend and how it has actually evolved over the years.  You will find it interesting to see how the dieting actually works, and most of all the importance of exercise on the whole trend.

http://www.nytimes.co...
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The past weeks have been quite chilly down here and I thought that everyone would enjoy a body warming recipe for Mac & Cheese.  It is a timeless classic but here is a healthy spin on what we all grew up on.  Try it and let us know how you like it.

http://www.acefitness.org/healthyrecipes/250/baked-mac-cheese

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So you may think that going out to eat or picking up something quick in the store is good for you because it says so on the nutrition label, but it may not.  This is the study that has come out that shows some disperity between what is actual nutrition and what they put on the label.  It is actually quite surprising and a must read for everyone.

http://www.newsobserver.com/news/health_science/story/272822.html
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I know today was an abnormally warm day but here is a delicious warm winter meal for those days that seem to nip our noses with that cold.

http://www.acefitness.org/healthyrecipes/785/roasted-pear-butternut-soup-with-crumbled-stilton
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American's have a track record for eating way too much when they sit down for a meal.  However, most of the time that is due to not having the best knowledge on what an actual portion size is.  Here is a look at some portion sizes that we often encounter, as well as, some ways to minimize our eating portions when we sit down to the table.

http://health.msn.com/nutrition/slideshow.aspx?cp-documentid=100234866
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In this world today that is so heavily loaded with vitamins and pills that commercials are marketing here is a look at what you should really look for.  Vitamins are a personal choice and if you are to make a choice for yourself you should have all the information possible to make the best choice.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/05/health/05patient.html?_r=1&ref=nutrition

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New York has started a program where they are posting caloric content of food at fast food chains in the city and here are the results of the study.  Not only is there a study being conducted under this new nutrition stunt but it is also a new law in the state.  This could possibly be a changing wave in the USA so be on the look out.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/03/health/03nutrition.html?ref=nutrition
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Stumbled across this and I know it applies to everyone!  Check this out and help keep the holidays happy and full of spirit and avoid that awkward situation with the picky eater.

http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/20/complaint-box-picky-eaters/?hp
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I know it is the week before Thanksgiving and everyone is starting to get the itch to eat some good holiday food.  Here is a couple reminders about things you can eat that will leave you satisfied AND healthy for the holidays.

http://health.msn.com/weight-loss/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100249747
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I thought many of you might find this interesting because of the topic, but definately check it out.

http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20307301_1,00.html
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An interesting article looking at some supermarket favorites and how to really look at food labels to get the best food when you go grocery shopping.

http://health.msn.com/nutrition/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100247679&page=1

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Here is a recipe that you can use in everyday or for a unique twist on the holidays.  I'm goin to try and post all kinds so you can get many different looks at healthier foods for life.

Let us know what you think.

http://www.acefitness.org/healthyrecipes/1466/cornbread-sausage-stuffing

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Here are a few simple ideas for the holidays that are just around the corner.  This article will give you simple substitutions for cooking and it also has popular cooking ideas that you could use as well.
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