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"You are what you eat." It's an expression we've heard all of our lives. But is it really that simple? Yes it is! Our choice of foods has a major impact on our health and the health of our families. You don't have to give up flavor when you reduce calories; healthy recipes can be deliciously deceiving, even when using less sugar and fat. Healthy recipes with names like China Moon Salmon, Chicken with Tarragon Cream Sauce, Shrimp Scampi Del Rey, and Crispy Taco Shells who’s to know that they are delicious and also healthy too. There is an unlimited amount of resources on the web for healthy recipes that offers thousands of healthy recipes for any dish you want to prepare.

Some of our favorite personal choices are:

www.nhlbi.nih.gov

www.healthy.allrecipes.com

www.healthy.betterrecipes.com

www.epicurious.com/recipesmenus/healthy/recipes

www.recipezaar.com/recipes/healthy

We also recommend reading and living by, "The Way to Eat" by Dr. David Katz This book is by far one of the most complete guides to understanding the importance of eating healthy.

If you've been struggling with your eating habits or your weight, stop blaming yourself! Weight control has nothing to do with will power. You were designed by nature to crave sweets, fats and other foods that were scarce to our prehistoric ancestors but are readily available today. Now you can forgive yourself for past failures and learn how to overcome the obstacles facing you in today's "toxic nutritional environment." Written by a prominent doctor at Yale Medical Center and a dietician, and recommended by the American Dietetic Association, The Way to Eat helps the reader develop skills and strategies to navigate more than 50 potential barriers to eating well.

There is a way to eat that will leave you satisfied, enjoying your food and healthy for a lifetime. Getting a healthy dinner on the table fast doesn’t have to be a struggle. It just takes a little planning and organization. Start by taking some time during the week to plan the following week’s menu and make a shopping list. Now since you know that you need to change your cooking habits in order to change your eating habits, practice the following guidelines below to help you accomplish your goals:

Plan your menu for the week: Several recipes websites offer healthy menu planning, they'll even give you a detailed grocery list. Go to the store with a list: Make a list and try to organize your list into categories as according to the store layout (for example: produce, meats, dairy, spices, breads (etc.) Old habits are difficult to break..but you can do it...just buy healthy! Shop the Perimeter If you are eating for health, there really is no reason to visit some of the aisles in the store. If you'll notice, most healthy items, such as produce, fish and dairy, is located around the edges of the store. Going down the aisles containing those bad items like sodas, cookies or chips may lead to unwanted items finding their way into your cart.

The "New" Rule If it's white don't bite "Bad carbs are generally white ... so eat color and that's lots of fruits and veggies! Don't shop on a empty stomach, eat healthy before grocery shopping.

We encourage you to follow the Quick Weight Loss guidelines to a healthier lifestyle. Your life will change forever after you lose weight, you will feel better about yourself, be healthier and live a more fulfilling life. The main elements of maintaining a healthy weight are to incorporate a healthy lifestyle by eating wisely and adopting a regular exercise routine.

Think how much healthier you and your family will be when you start having healthy homemade meals. When you are organized and have all the ingredients you need, cooking will be a breeze.

So...follow the above plan and start down that road to Looking Good...Feeling Great...and Living your Life to the Fullest. Have a can do attitude...you can do it!