Spring rolls make a healthy light lunch at home or on the go. They are easy to make and you can take the opportunity to stuff them with a variety of vegetables. Pack spring rolls in your lunch cooler and pair them with a fresh salad or low-sodium soup for a nutritious, filling meal.

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Research shows spikes in stress hormones can trigger food cravings, especially for high-calorie carbohydrates. Managing your stress response through relaxation and exercise are the best ways reduce hormone spikes, but your diet plays a role in combating common symptoms. When you feel stress rising, fill your plate with these nutritious foods.

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Cooking your own food is the best way to gain better control of nutrition, but finding the time is challenging. Incorporate these five tips to squeeze in quick and healthy cooking despite a busy schedule.

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With only three simple ingredients, this recipe provides a nutritious sweet treat that you can make in minutes. Feel free to use any combination of your favorite fruits, but when using frozen fruit, check the label to ensure that there is no added sugar. For a soft frozen yogurt, serve straight from the ice cream maker. If you prefer a firm yogurt, place it in a freezer-safe container and freeze for one to two hours.

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It's impossible to add more minutes to the day so exercise must become a priority on your to-do list. Research continues to support that three bouts of exercise lasting at least 10 minutes each are as effective as exercising for a full 30 minutes at one time. Climb the stairs for 10 minutes before work, take a 10-minute walk on your lunch break, and do a combination of squats, push-ups, and crunches for 10 minutes at night.

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What happens when I eat a low carb diet?

Carbohydrates are a major fuel source for exercising muscles, the brain, and the central nervous system. When you drastically lower your carb intake, your body lacks the glucose necessary to produce energy. Without adequate carbohydrates, the body enters a state of ketosis where it begins to burn its own fat for fuel. This may sound appealing at first, but the process also produces ketones, a byproduct of breaking down fat stores. Ketones have been linked to gout, kidney stones, and kidney failure.

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Store-bought granola bars are often loaded with added sugar and preservatives. Keep your snacking healthy by making a batch at home. These granola bars are packed with fiber-rich oatmeal, protein-rich seeds, and they are naturally sweetened with honey and almond butter.

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What Is High Fructose Corn Syrup?

High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a sweetener used by food manufacturers. It is formed when corn starch is broken down into corn syrup. Enzymes are added to the corn syrup to convert some of its glucose to fructose. The result is a sweetener that is about 50 percent glucose and 50 percent fructose. It is a less expensive alternative to sugar, and it also serves as a preservative in packaged foods. HFCS is most often associated with regular soda, but if you check food labels, you will find it in pasta sauce, barbeque sauce, ketchup, sweet pickles, jam, bread, crackers, cereals, ice cream, and baked goods.

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The key to smart snacking is finding foods with a balance of complex carbohydrate, heart-healthy fat, and protein. This combination gives you long-lasting energy and prevents a spike in blood sugar that will leave you hungry in a few hours. Here are a few foods that will curb hunger and keep you feeling full.

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Store-bought sandwiches can contain as many as 1,300 milligrams of sodium. Making sandwiches at home allows you to select your own bread and cut down on condiments that are often heavily salted. Using roasted turkey that you make at home instead of lunch meat allows you to get lean protein without all the additives. An apple gives these sandwiches crunch and the caramelized onions add a sweet and salty flavor that requires no added sodium.

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