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Eat Right: Make Smarter Choices about Healthy EatingBy Jennifer R. Scott, About.com Guide to Weight Loss Eating right is the first step toward long-term successful weight loss. From understanding basic nutrition principles and counting calories, to making healthful restaurant choices, the basics are covered here. Counting CaloriesCalorie-counting is the "math" behind long-term, successful weight loss. By understanding your body's caloric needs and how to track calories in the food you consume, you truly can learn how to eat almost anything you want and still lose weight.
Smart Snacking![]() Incorporating healthy snacks into your day can help curb your appetite and keep your metabolism going strong. Here's how to make the best choices. Smart Choices: Grocery Shopping![]() Learn how to read food labels, decode label claims, and make the best choices for healthy foods at the grocery store.
Smart Choices: Ethnic Dining![]() Learn how to make better choices at your favorite ethnic eateries with Quick Guides that list the best and worst dishes from a variety of cuisines.
Smart Choices: Fast FoodLearn how to make better choices at fast food and food court eateries.
Healthier Cooking![]() With a few simple changes you can cut the fat and calories in many of your favorite meals and desserts. Nutrition Basics![]() Learn some of the basic principles of good nutrition. |
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