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Cornwall's millennials have been told to forget about having a 'perfect body' or risk putting their health in danger.

According to new figures 60% of 18 to 34-year-olds in the county are damaging their long-term health by using potentially dangerous weight loss methods popularised by celebrities and social media.

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Four in 10 (38%) are prepared to sacrifice their mental health and well-being through extreme dieting if it meant achieving the ideal weight.

In addition, women are six times more likely to worry about weight and body image than their health (44% compared to 7%).

Dove's Real Beauty Campaign, which was first launched in 2004, to promote beauty in all shapes and sizes.

Emma Kenny, expert psychologist and founder of wellbeing site Make Your Switch, said people have to stop thinking that if their body is not a temple then they should diet hard to achieve it.

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She said: "It's very sad, but unsurprising that young men and women in Cornwall are willing to take such risks with their mental and physical well-being these days. There is so much emphasis placed on women's bodies and the 'perfection expectation'.

"From a very young age children are being told that the way they look is more important than any other trait. The body shaming that regularly takes place on social media, along with the 'beautiful equals successful' equation, gives women a very powerful message - that they are only valued for their looks.

"This means that men and women are more likely to be willing to harm themselves if it means gaining approval."

A healthy balanced diet is all you need to feel good about yourself. Right?

Risks to achieve the perfect body can lead to mental and physical problems including insomnia, tiredness, dizziness as well as more serious conditions such as heart disease, constipation, diarrhea and even bad breath.

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Mrs Kenny said social media, TV shows and celebrities were partly to blame for the "my body is a temple culture".

She said quick fix methods popularised by celebrities and Instagrammers have seen worrying trends among young people from Cornwall with a quarter having used diet pills (26%), three in 10 choose juicing (29%) and a fifth choosing to fast (21%).

Weight loss pills went on sale for the first time in the UK in 2009.

Social media beauty challenges, fitness bloggers and Instagram users and social media trolling have been blamed for body shaming trends.

Their weight (27%)

Skin problems (13%)

Their stomach (13%)

Their personality (7%)

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Mrs Kenny said: "We need to build women's self-esteem beyond that of superficial beauty and into something that is more than just skin-deep. At Make Your Switch, we go deeper and explore what it takes to look after your happiness, health, fitness and well-being - which are all equally important."

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Since the moment This Is Us premiered (to wide acclaim and lots of love from its quickly-passionate fanbase), Kate Pearson and her portrayer Chrissy Metz have become much-lauded figures in the body positivity and plus-size communities.

Kate's struggle to lose weight (and the story of her finding love with Toby, who is also overweight) was a major arc for her throughout the show's first season. With the finale came the indication that viewers will be seeing Kate move beyond her weight loss journey but Metz is speaking out about how she wants season 2 to tackle weight loss and new storylines.

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It's smart for the show to expand Kate's storylines beyond her weight loss, but it's equally important for them to not toss that plot completely to the wayside especially since it means so much to so many women. The new season, Metz told Glamour at Paleyfest, will see Kate juggling a new opportunity while attempting to take charge of her health. "How do I lose weight and put myself first and balance everything while I'm pursuing my heart's desires? I can't wait to see that play out because I know it's going to be interesting," the actress revealed.

But, despite the fact that Kate had a major breakthrough at "fat camp" in the second half of the season, Metz isn't interested in seeing Kate's weight loss struggles wrapped up into a neat and tidy bow. While Metz previously revealed that she is contractually obligated to lose weight as Kate does (meaning that Kate will, in fact, lose weight), Metz thinks it would be more truthful to have Kate really deal with the emotional trauma tied into her overeating before her weight loss journey falls into place.

"The physical aspect [of weight loss] with the mental and emotional have to come together, but she has to get over all of the things that she's been really stuffing truly stuffing for the past 36 years," Metz explained. "I kind of don't want her to figure it out right away."

In the meantime, hopefully, Metz will get the This Is Us fat person sex scene she's been championing.

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Consumer Reports: Is Green Tea Safe for Weight Loss?

CONSUMER REPORTS -- You may have heard that green tea can be good for your heart. But dont confuse a cup of tea with green tea extract powder. Some supplements containing the ingredient are promising weight loss and a healthier metabolism but the experts at Consumer Reports have concerns, because higher concentrations of green tea extract can be really dangerous because it can potentially cause serious liver damage. Plus the herb itself has been found to alter the effectiveness of a long list of drugs including certain antidepressants and certain anticlotting medications. It can also elevate your heart rate and blood pressure. And researchers suggest that up to 10 percent of people who suffer acute liver failure from green tea extract may die as a result.

Consumer Reports put Green Tea Extract Powder on its list of 15 supplement ingredients to avoid. The manufacturers who make these supplements are not required to prove to federal regulators that their products are effective or even safe before theyre sold, so you really dont know what youre buying.

And studies have also found that even in high doses green tea probably wont help you lose weight. Its true that green tea can raise your metabolic rate, so you burn more calories, but thats probably just due to its caffeine and catechins - the antioxidants found in green tea. Consumer Reports says most people can reap the health benefits of green tea with a couple of cups a day.

Consumer Reports has long advocated for measures that would improve supplement safety and give the FDA greater authority to remove potentially harmful dietary supplements from the marketplace. For now, check out its list of 15 supplement ingredients to avoid which includes green tea extract powder, kava, caffeine powder and red yeast rice.

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If you're one of the 60 million Americans with a digestive disorder, you may be used to approaching each meal with a sense of dread.

Simply snacking on a piece of fruit can leave you gassy, bloated or in pain. In my case, a couple of pieces of cauliflower can puff up my stomach like a balloon.

I have endometriosis, an inflammatory condition in which uterine cells grow outside of the womb, sparking symptoms like abdominal cramping and bloating. Ditching dairy and meat relieved many of my worst digestive woes. But as I entered my 30s, it seemed as if every bite of food became a gamble.

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Some doctors suggested I take probiotic supplements loaded with healthy bacteria, but each pill gave me gas pain. One diet I tried suggested smoothies made of vegetables like kale, peas and garlic. After one souplike shake, I thought my stomach was going to explode.

Then another doctor suggested something I'd never heard of: the low-FODMAP diet.

FODMAP is an acronym for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols certain carbohydrates prevalent in a variety of fruits and vegetables as well as milk and wheat, among other things. These carbs are poorly absorbed in the small intestine and rapidly fermented by bacteria in the colon, causing a wide range of abdominal woes, especially in people with sensitive guts, like those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

"What's going on when you're eating a high-FODMAP diet is you're getting this osmotic effect in the bowel," said Bethany Doerfler, a research dietitian at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. "That means that you're eating all of these sugars and fibers that are feeding gut bacteria, and they're causing water to get pulled into the intestine."

The result can be cramping, diarrhea, bloating and those stomach noises even your co-worker three desks down can hear.

Researchers at Australia's Monash University created the low-FODMAP diet in 2005 to alleviate symptoms in patients with IBS, but it's recently been gaining traction with others (like me) who are digestively challenged. Companies such as Nestle have even introduced low-FODMAP products like ProNourish, a nutrition drink.

"I think this is probably the first diet that we've had that has excellent data behind it to say manipulating carbohydrates actually helps change your symptoms," Doerfler said. "Before that, it was a little anecdotal."

Those wanting to try a low-FODMAP eating plan should talk to their doctor and consult a dietitian familiar with the diet; it's important to make sure you're getting enough nutrients since you'll be cutting out or reducing important food groups.

Low-FODMAP followers start by eliminating high-FODMAP foods from their diet, often for a few weeks, before gradually reintroducing them. The idea is to keep a close eye on symptoms to figure out which foods you can tolerate. You might only have a problem with one category, and lower portions of some foods could be fine.

If you eat something problematic, it may take a couple of hours or a day for your gut to get back to normal.

"I remind people that if they have a symptom flare, they're not in danger they just feel crummy," Doerfler said.

What foods should low-FODMAP followers avoid?

Forgo dairy products with large amounts of lactose, a disaccharide. This means no ice cream, milk or yogurt. Humans can't digest lactose without the help of lactase, an enzyme many people stop producing as they age. Products with low-lactose levels butter and feta and cheddar cheeses tend to be well-tolerated. Almond-based milks and desserts are dairy-free alternatives.

Watch out for wheat. If you get gassy after eating bread or drinking beer, you could be reacting to the fructans an oligosaccharide not the gluten protein. Don't just switch to artificially gluten-free products, which can still be hard on the gut. Try sourdough bread. The fermenting process breaks down some of the fibers for you.

Raw onions and garlic are also high in fructans. If you're sensitive to garlic, you can still use garlic-infused oil. For onions, substitute the green parts of scallions or leeks.

Most beans need to be avoided, but you can try a quarter cup of canned chickpeas or a half cup of canned lentils. The canning process leaches out some of gas-producing elements.

Fructose is another red flag. These are the single sugars, or monosaccharides, found in fruit. It becomes a problem when the amount of fructose is higher than the amount of glucose. Opt for fruits like bananas and blueberries instead of apples and cherries.

Limit your intake of sugar alcohols, or polyols. They occur naturally in foods like mushrooms, watermelon and cauliflower and are used to make artificial sweeteners. If you need to add a little sweetness, try table sugar or stevia instead. Avoid any sugar ending in "ol."

In my case, I realized I'd been eating high-FODMAP foods throughout the day. I put artificial sweetener in my coffee, had whole-wheat toast for breakfast and black beans for lunch. My usual afternoon snack a nutrition bar was chock-full of things on the high list.

I now have steel-cut oats with natural peanut butter and a banana in the morning. Lunch is sourdough bread, tofu and carrots. For dinner, I make sure to cook all my food.

"Heat is a great natural digestive enzyme," Doerfler said. "I think that for some of these vegetables that might be too difficult to do raw, it's a wonderful option to have them cooked."

After the first week, I lost 2 pounds and my post-meal balloon belly had all but disappeared. After three months, I have an even stronger grasp on my problem foods. I still have bloating issues if I dine out, but at least I know my triggers.

FODMAPTools

For an updated list of high-and-low FODMAP foods, download Monash University's app. It's $7.99 at the Apple App Store and $9 on Google Play.

Other helpful resources can be found at MyGiNutrition.com (which receives funding from Nestle Health Science) and KateScarlata.com, a site run by a Boston-based dietitian by the same name.

If you're looking for a guidebook with recipes, check out "Healthy Gut, Flat Stomach: The Fast and Easy Low-FODMAP Diet Plan" by Danielle Capalino ($17.95, Countryman Press).

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Food can be potent medicine. Just ask Tia Mowry: In her new book, Whole New You ($20, amazon.com), the actress reveals how a healthy eating philosophy helped her ease the debilitating symptoms of endometriosis.

Food is powerful and has a significant impact, Mowry writes. No matter what you put in your mouththe good, the bad, or the Cheetoits doing something.

The 38-year-old, who hosts her own show on the Cooking Channel, learned this firsthand. Whether she was snacking on junk food on the set of Sister, Sister, or cutting out all processed foods in her 30s, Mowry has experienced both the negative and positive effects that diet can have on the body.

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She was first diagnosed with endometriosis in 2006, after she began to experience severe abdominal pain. Endometriosis occurs when the lining of the uterus grows outside the womb. The conditionwhich is thought to affect more than 6.5 million women in the United Statescan cause pelvic pain, cramping, and heavy bleeding during periods, as well as painful sex and fertility problems.

Mowry underwent laparoscopic surgery. Then just two years later, she was doubling over in agony once again. She had a second surgery, and took birth control pills and pain pills to manage her symptoms. But Mowry felt frustrated that there wasn't a more permanent solution. She also knew she wanted to have a baby, and that her condition could make it difficult. She was desperate to find another way to treat her disease.

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When her doctor suggested cleaning up her diet, Mowry felt hopeful, she says in her book, even though it would mean giving up some of her favorite foods. (At the time, deep-fried cheese tortellini was her signature dish.) But Mowry was committed to making changes that might improve her health.

She eliminated dairy, processed meats, packaged snacks, and refined sugar. And began to fill her plate with plants (think leafy greens, fruits, nuts, and seeds), fermented foods, and high-quality protein (including beans, organic animal products, and organic, grass-fed meat). Mowry also added sea vegetables, like kelp and nori; and switched to what she calls "safer sweets," such as stevia, date sugar, and honey.

Her new diet drastically reduced her pain, Mowry says. (She also stopped getting migraines, and her eczema cleared up.) "I started to feel deeply, thrillingly alive," she writes. "For the first time in my life, I understood the concept of profound 'wellness.'"

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There's no question diet can play a role in endometriosis, says Kathy Huang, MD, director of the endometriosis program at NYUs Langone Medical Center. "[It's] a very inflammatory disease, so any food that contributes to inflammation can exacerbate the patients symptoms. That would include dairy and any processed food," she wrote in an email to Health. "If the patient can stick to a low-inflammatory diet, it will help their health in general, not just their endometriosis."

Ken Sinervo, MD, medical director of of the Center for Endometriosis Care in Atlanta, seconds that advice. "In general, I recommend an anti-inflammatory diet, which eliminates refined sugars and carbohydrates, and uses organically-grown fruits and vegetables, and organically-raised meats, such as free-range chickens and grass-fed beef," he explained via email.

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But both doctors pointed out that diet alone won't alleviate most symptoms of the chronic condition. Instead endometriosis treatment typically involves a combination of therapies. "We believe in a multidisciplinary approach with surgeons, [a] nutritionist, acupuncture, physical therapy, as well as [a] psychologist, and pain management physician," says Dr. Huang.

Mowry, who is now mom to a five-year-old son, knows that what worked for her may not work for others. Although Ive had my own powerful healing experience, that does not give me the expertise or credentials to offer specific healing advice to anyone with a serious condition, she writes.

Her goal is simpler: to erase the stigma on healthy foods. "Its not just because theyre packed with nutrients and are simply good for you. Im determined to push past that stigma because whole, natural foods, cooked with love, taste absolutely fantastic," she says. "You heard me: fantastic.

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Some people become vegetarians because they love animals. Some, as comedian A. Whitney Brown put it, because they hate plants.

But vegans are committed. Not only do they not eat food that harms or kills animals, some dont even want food that inconveniences animals.

Like honey. Hardcore vegans will not eat honey because, as Noah Lewis of vegetus.org puts it, the simple fact is that the bees are enslaved. Similarly, some vegans will not eat sugar because, while it comes entirely from a plant, some sugar is whitened by using bone char, which comes from animals.

Although the vegan diet lacks in meat, dairy and egg productsor because of itthe diet can be better for you than that which the standard American eats. In 2009, the American Dietetic Association took the position that vegetarian and vegan diets reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes, and lead to lower cholesterol and blood pressure.

It can be healthy, but there are some things to watch out for when on a vegan diet: You have to make sure to get enough protein and vitamin B-12and calcium, iodine, vitamin D, iron, zinc and n-3 fatty acids.

Fortunately, a well-balanced vegan diet provides all of these essential nutrients, though you may want to take vitamin B-12 supplements, just in case.

Still, cooking a well-balanced vegan diet can be difficult, at least if you want to stick to what most Americans think of as normal ingredients. Many vegan recipes attempt to re-create meatless versions of familiar meat-based dishes, and to do so they rely on such potentially off-putting ingredients as vegan chicken, egg replacers and nondairy cheese.

Other recipes use soy products such as tofu and tempeh for their protein, and it is one of these that I tried first in cooking a vegan diet for a day.

Mee Goreng, which is a type of stir-fried noodles, is popular street fare in the Philippines. When I have had it before, it always had meat in it, usually chicken or shrimp or both. But then I came upon a vegan recipe for it using tofu, and tofu fans are sure to be instantly hooked.

If they like spicy food, that is. As with a lot of street food, Mee Goreng usually packs a kick. If you want it milder, simply trim down or eliminate the amount you use of sambal oelek, the all-purpose Indonesian and Malaysian ground chili paste.

Also as is the case with much street food, Mee Goreng tends to be a little oily. The recipe calls for 5 tablespoons of oil for four to six servings; I got by with four tablespoons, but that is still a quarter cup of oil.

Do you need it? Yes. The oil brings the dish together, from the spicy sambal to the faintly bitter bok choy to the sweet sauce made from equal parts of soy sauce, brown sugar and molasses.

The tofu, which has the amazing ability to soak up all the flavors in which it is cooked, serves as a protein-rich punctuation to the meal.

For my next dish, I dispensed with the tofu and received my protein in the form of garbanzo beans, which are also known as chickpeas.

Indian-Style Vegetable Curry With Potatoes and Cauliflower (that name seems a little over-descriptive to me) is another spicy dish. I like spices; sue me. If less fiery food is more your style, you can use a mild curry powder (but I wouldnt use much less) and leave out the serrano chile.

This dish benefits greatly from the mutually complementary flavors of potato, cauliflower, garbanzo beans and curry. A bit of tomato paste and a cup of coconut milk make it deeply satisfying, yet it is so healthful that youll practically pat yourself on the back for eating it.

It is the kind of dish that calls out for basmati rice; if you have it, use it.

Finally, I made a vegan version of one of the least vegan dishes I could think of, pancakes.

Pancakes pretty much need eggs, milk and butter. If you try to make them from just flour, water, sugar, salt, baking powder and a little oil, youll wind up with paste.

Or so I thought. But then a colleague passed me a recipe for Vegan Pancakes that she swore was excellent. And she was right.

I dont know how this works. I dont understand how they hold together without becoming slightly sweetened hardtack. Im guessing the oil has something to do with it, but we are only talking about a single tablespoon for 10 smallish pancakes.

These vegan pancakes are fine the way they are, but I incorporated a couple of additions suggested by my colleague: I added two tablespoons of soy milk (almond milk would also do) and a teaspoon of vanilla, just to make the pancakes even better.

They are a perfect foil for maple syrup. And maple syrup doesnt inconvenience any animal.

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Pop a Pill for Heartburn? Try Diet and Exercise Instead New York Times While definitive evidence for most of the risks identified thus far is lacking, consumers plagued by acid reflux would be wise to consider an alternative approach, namely diet and lifestyle changes that can minimize symptoms and even heal damage ...

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Step away from the scalesit may not be the key to improving your mental health.

Despite the message that the happiest you is just 10 pounds away, new research suggests that improving the quality of your diet may be the recipe to protecting and even improving your mental health, not losing weight.

Over the past decade, dozens of studies have shown that maintaining a healthy diet is associated with both a reduced risk for developing depression (paywall) and an effective strategy for treating existing depression. But a review of mood-food studies has shown that the clear relationship between diet and depression is quite independent of body weight.

This was reinforced in a recent world-first trial where participants followed a 12-week dietary-improvement program for the treatment of depression. Most of the participants in the trial were overweight and remained so at the end of the intervention. But despite not having lost any weight, those who improved their diet experienced significant improvement in their symptoms, and one third of them experienced remission of their depressive disorder.

Theres no disputing the health importance of being a healthy weight. But while being overweight or obese (and the associated metabolic problems with both) are risk factors for depression, it doesnt appear that being overweight prevents people from accessing the physiological and psychological benefits of eating well.

Our diet seems to exert its effects on mood through pathways that may not require change in weight.The biology behind this is not yet clear, but our diet seems to exert its effects on mood through pathways that may not require change in weight. For example, a diet filled with fruits, vegetables, and plenty of fiber can improve the health of your gut microbiota through bacterial fermentation and the production of anti-inflammatory, short-chain fatty acids. This is likely to reduce the chronic inflammation that is a risk factor for depression, as well as other chronic diseases. This is because both microbiota and the immune system communicate with the stress-response system and enteric nervous system, which influences circulatory biomarkers that regulate our moods.

According to the evidence, a key step for good mental health is to reduce the amount of extras we eat: foods that provide energy, but offer little to no nutritional value, such as chocolate, cake, chips, and other snack foods. Were better off spending these calories on what are often referred to as brain foods, which are often high in fat, but just as high in important nutrients. Fatty fish like salmon or trout, olive oil, and nuts are foundational to the Mediterranean diet, which is known for its benefits to both the brain and body. These foods, as well as greens and whole grains, are broken down into molecules that feed our gut bugs, which help build neurotransmitters, fight inflammation, and protect healthy brain cells.

Making changes to our lifestyles to improve how we feel and function is challenging, especially when were not feeling our mental best. Losing weight is a long haul, but the good news is that the benefits of eating well can be felt relatively quickly, whether youre overweight or slim, and without maintaining a calorie deficit. Calories are necessary fuel, but the quality of calories matters.

Taking simple steps, like swapping chips or chocolate for fruit and nuts, may not make much of a difference to our calorie scorecard, but the benefits for both our mental and physical health quickly add up. Unlike some of the other factors that contribute to our mental health, food is a domain over which we have some control. So keep in mind: Small changes matter to mental health, whether the scales move or not.

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Lunch

Spinach salad topped with pecans, goat cheese, dried cranberries, light vinaigrette, 2-3 slices of avocado

Misty's Ballerina Body breaks down her nutrition philosophy into "Act 1" food (main ingredients and primary supplier of fats like animal protein and plant fats) and "Act 2" food (vegetables, fruits, starches, grains) you can mix and match. Her plan suggests always picking one of each for both lunch and dinner, making sure each plate has protein and carbs.

She calls this method "Meal Choreography" and explains, "Like ballet and our workout routine, which take a medley of steps and build from there in combination and complexity, you'll be able to mix and match a variety of foods to make sure you enjoy wheat you're eating and your taste buds don't get bored."

Grilled salmon, roasted onions, carrots, butternut squash seasoned with rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper. A glass of prosecco OR a peanut butter cookie.

For dinner, you should include one of each "Act 1" food and "Act 2" food, then add in a starch like brown rice or winter squashes. "Act 1" food, she writes, should be grilled, baked, poached, or broiled rather than fried. Because she's pescatarian, dinner usually revolves around fish. On giving up meat, Misty wrote, "I dove in headfirst, becoming a pescatarian overnight. I wouldn't necessarily recommend going cold turkey like I did. I had dreams of bacon and giant hamburgers for months! But I felt amazing. My energy level skyrocketed."

Misty loves Red Lobster. But, she stays mindful of what she's consuming, even when at a restaurant. "I like to go with options that don't have a ton of empty calories added to them. For instance, I'll order the crab legs and a garden salad. Go for cleana piece of fish that isn't breaded or fried, a salad or vegetable, and quinoa, lentils, or couscous instead of rice," she explains.

Another major "do" of hers is to "eat mindfully," that is, eat slower to aid digestion. It "Allows you to really relish the flavors you're tasting, and can help you realize when you're truly full."

"I like to take along packaged food that I can rely on to give my body what it needs, especially if I'm heading overseas. I usually carry packets of plain oatmeal, packaged tuna, whole wheat crackers, and nuts."

Lastly, sugar, processed food, junk food, fast food, white flour, artificial sweeteners, and soda are among the things Misty steers clear from. She also suggests easing off salt and reaching for garlic, onions, and herbs, instead. Another big tip: don't eat to the point of being overstuffed. "It's okay to leave food on the plate," Misty assures.

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Out with the old, in with the nutritious. With winter weather behind us, now is the perfect time to do a bit of spring cleaning in your pantry. By purging junk food from your pantry, you take away much of the temptation to eat it. If its within reach, its easy to indulge and even small nibbles throughout the day can really add up.

Food to get rid of:

Salty, high calorie snack foods, which are all around bad for your waistline: theyre high in empty caloriesandbloat causing salt. (i.e. a 150 calorie serving of tortilla chips is only 9 chips!)

Swap salty chips for:

Foods high inaddedsugars. Regardless of the type, added sugars really dont do anything for your body: theyre just empty calories, and they can send your body for a ride on the blood sugar roller coaster.

Swap soda for:

Swap candy for

Foods withtransfat.Trans fats are the lab-created fats that are particularly bad for health. Theyre abundant in packaged foods like cookies, cakes, cracker and chips sometimes theyre even lurking in unexpected places, like tortillas.

Subtraction by addition

Think of nourishing foods toaddin, rather than just cutting things out. By adding in good stuff, you have less room in your pantry for less nutritious foods.

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