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 Eating Healthy On A Budget If you have problems serving healthy foods because of the prices, you'll find these tips to be just what you need to eat healthy on a budget. 1.  Eliminate junk food Doing your shopping on your own is the easiest way to shop, as children and sometimes spouses are  usually the ones requesting junk food.  Shopping alone will prevent this, and ensure that you only buy the foods you need. 2.  Water or milk instead of soft drinks You can still enjoy your favorite drinks at a  sporting event or night out, although you should stick with the smallest size when shopping to save money and calories.  Children and even adults need milk or milk products on a daily basis.  Milk will also help you get strong and provides calcium for healthy bones and healthy teeth. 3.  Buy fruits in quantity Whne they are in season, buy fruits in quantity and freeze any extras.  You can buy several pounds this way, and freeze extras to have them when the fruit goes out of season.  Wash

 Eating Healthy On The Run Whether your traveling on the go or around the  home, you don't need to give up healthy eating  simply because you are on the run.  The fact is,  healthy eating is even more important when your  trying to keep up with a busy schedule. Having a good diet will help your body to handle stress better.  As you hustle about, a healthy meal is probably the last thing you think about.  The following tips can help you eat when your on the go. Restaurants With tempting menus, large portions, and a festive atmosphere, it's easy to skip healthy eating.  It's okay to splurge every now and then, although you'll pack on a lot of weight if you make it a habit.   When you eat out at restaurants, always be smart  about it. Airports An airport can be a very stressful place, although you shouldn't scrap your diet because of it.  Eat because you are hungry, not because of stress,  boredom, or to kill time. In your car Keep some healthy snacks in your car at al

 Eating Healthy On Vacation It can be very tempting to abandon your good sense of healthy eating on vacation.  Although you may strive for healthy eating, it's easy to drift off and grab an ice cream cone here and there.  There are however, ways to watch what you eat on  vacation. It's easier than ever these days to request a low fat or vegetarian meal on airplane flights.  If  you choose to instead drive to your destination,  the quest to find healthy food can get a bit more complicated. Rather than simply relying on greasy foods for nutrition, pack some nutritious foods in a cooler full of ice packs.  Fruits and vegetables, crackers, yogurt, and sandwiches are all great to have with  you on the road.   Once you arrive at your hotel, you should do  yourself a favor and turn the minibar key down - as this helps to avoid the temptation.  If your hotel offers a continental breakfast, stick to fruits, cereals, and proteins.  If your hotel has a stove or microwave, consider bringin

 Eating Healthy When Eating Out If you go out to a restaurant to eat, you probably watch your calories very closely.  To assist you with your calorie watching when dining out, these tips will help you make the most of it. -  Always order salad dressings or sauces on the side,  as this way you have control over how much you add to your meal. -  When you order grilled fish or vegetables, you should ask that the food be grilled without butter or oil, or prepared with very little or either or. -  Anytime you order pasta dishes, be on the lookout for tomato based sauces instead of the cream based sauces.  Tomato based sauces are much lower in fat and calories, and tomato sauce can even be counted as a vegetable! -  You should always try to drink water, diet soda,  or tea instead of soda or beverages that contain  alcohol.   -  If you order dessert, share with a friend. Half  of the dessert will equal half of the calories. -  When you choose a soup, remember that cream  based soups are highe

 Facts About Nutrition Labels The nutrition label located on each and every food item,  will tell you all the information about that food.  For some however, this information isn't exactly that reader friendly.  Fear not, as it's actually easier than you  think. Serving Size This size is based on the amount people eat. Similar food items will have similar serving sizes, thus making it easier to compare 2 foods of the same category. % Daily Value This indicates how food will fit in a 2,000 calorie diet.  This will help you to understand if the food has a lot, or just a little of the important nutrients. The middle section The nutrients you'll find listed in the middle section are the ones that are most important to your health.   This information can help you to calculate your daily limit of fat, fiber, sodium, and other nutrients. Vitamins & minerals The percent daily value found here is the exact same as the U.S. Recommended Daily Allowance for vitamins  and minerals. 

 Fast Facts On Potatoes Throughout America, potatoes are the most popular vegetable, even being ahead of other well known vegetables such as lettuce and onions.  You can cook potatoes in a variety of ways, and they are  included in one out of three meals eaten by almost all Americans.  When they are prepared in a healthy way, a potato can be an excellent source of energy and also pack a nutritional punch. Like oranges, potatoes are very high in vitamin C. The fact is, one medium potato contains 45% of the vitamin C that's recommended for good health.   Potatoes are also high in fiber and carbohydrates and contain more potassium than a banana. A potato is naturally low in calories and contains no fat, sodium, or cholesterol.  The skins of the potatoes provide a helpful dose of fiber, iron,  potassium, calcium, zinc, phosphorus, and several B vitamins. You can prepare potatoes by boiling them, steaming them, or even roasting them.  If at all possible, you should avoid putting potatoe