Research supports that a plant-based diet is beneficial to health, but cutting out animal products won’t suddenly make a poor diet nutritious. Whether you are interested in becoming a healthy vegetarian or simply want to improve your eating habits, follow these nutrition tips.

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Suggested fluid intake is often used interchangeably with suggested water intake, but fluid requirements are met through both foods and drinks. In fact, food typically provides roughly 20% of your fluid needs.

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What is gluten?

Gluten is a protein naturally found in wheat, rye, and barley. Gluten provides elasticity to dough, helping baked goods rise and hold shape while giving them a chewy texture. Gluten is also used to make vegetarian meat substitutes, such as seitan.

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Is it habit or hunger? Before you grab a snack, stop and assess how you feel. If your stomach is grumbling or you can’t focus, you likely need to eat. If you feel anxious, stressed, or bored, you may be eating out of habit. Find an activity to distract you such as making a phone call or taking a short walk.

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We all know that unhealthy eating can lead to weight gain and chronic disease, but we often overlook the bothersome symptoms of a poor diet that can make daily life uncomfortable and lead to more serious issues in the future. Here are five of those symptoms.

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Slushies with Real Fruit Juice

Shaved ice is sure to cool you off on a hot day. You can cut calories and increase nutrients by swapping flavored syrups with real fruit juice. A large cup of shaved ice topped with four ounces of 100% pineapple juice has 60 calories.

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A Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program is one way to get fresh, nutritious food while also benefiting the local economy. Whether you live in the city or the suburbs, the answers to the following questions will help you determine if a CSA is right for you.

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Malnutrition occurs when there is a lack of necessary nutrients. While it is often associated with starvation, people can be overweight while also failing to meet their nutritional needs.

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Grilling fruits and vegetables creates delicious flavors by caramelizing the natural sugars. The following tips will help you get the most out of your fresh produce while keeping your meal healthy.

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Vitamin and mineral supplements should add to a nutritious diet, not replace healthy foods altogether. Here are a few reasons you should avoid depending on pills and powders for your nutrient intake.

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