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<B> PROPER NUTRITION FOR A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE </B> PROPER NUTRITION FOR A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

March 01, 2010

We know we should eat healthy, but do we? Whether you are at work or at school and have to travel through the lunch line, dining out at a restaurant, or at home, we are tempted with wonderful displays of mouth-watering desserts and pantries filled with goodies. It’s hard to have will- power and make better choices. Instead of that cupcake, we know we really should be eating an apple or a banana. Proper nutrition is a key element in leading a healthy lifestyle. Most experts agree that the formula for a fit, healthy body is 80% nutrition, 10% exercise and 10% genetics.

According to the USDA, you should base your food choices by using the following guidelines from the Food Pyramid:


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