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Set Off The Day Right With These Healthier Breakfast Ideas

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A lot of research has been conducted to find out if children benefit from eating a healthy breakfast. The answer is yes, children not only are healthier when they are provided with a nutritious breakfast, they also perform better in school. As a parent, giving your child a healthy breakfast each morning is a high priority. Follow the five steps below to help incorporate a healthy breakfast into your mornings.

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Reasons Potatoes Are Great

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Do you know what the most popular vegetable in America is today? You guessed it, potatoes. The little spuds come in a variety of flavors, textures and even colors, and can be cooked countless ways. It is no wonder that the average American eats at least one potato a day! Not only are potatoes versatile and tasty, they are also loaded with nutrients and are a great source of natural energy.

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Hints For Purchasing Better Foods In The Food Store

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Grocery shopping may not be fun, but we all have to do it. Choosing the right foods can be very difficult given all of the tempting treats we see while we are in the store. The average shopper makes several decisions in each aisle of the supermarket, adding to the stress of shopping, which leads to most people buying unhealthy foods to comfort themselves. To keep you on track in the grocery store and out of the cookies aisle, here are a few helpful tips to try.

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How Does A Vegetarian Consume Calcium And Protein?

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So what is a vegetarian? A vegetarian is a person that refrains from eating meat. Not only beef, but pork, chicken, veal, venison, fish and all other meats available. The fancy term for this type of vegetarian is “Lacto-ovo vegetarian”, meaning they do consume dairy and eggs. Some vegetarians take this a step further and avoid consuming all products that have been produced by or from an animal. Then they are called “vegan”.

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Tips For Eating Healthier

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Eating three large meals each day can leave you feeling hungry a few hours later when you are waiting for the next meal time. Instead of stuffing yourself in hope of staying full for the next 5 hours, try eating six smaller meals throughout the day. This technique will not only save you from overeating, it will also save you time as you will not need a full hour to eat each meal.

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