Food labels can be deceptive, and when you’re trying to lose weight, they are important to understand. But a healthy stamp doesn’t necessarily mean a food item is good for your medical weight loss plan. Your head may spin wondering the healthiest choice between low-fat and low-calorie items. It’s time to put the battle to rest, so you can easily make the right choice during your next trip to the grocery store.

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Go nuts! Nuts get a bad rap in the dieting world because they are high in calories. It???s true that consuming too many calories per day leads to weight gain, but not all calories are created equal. Nuts pack a nutritional punch that add variety to your diet and can help ward off deadly diseases.

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When it comes to calories, we don’t know as much as we think. A new study shows we may be the kings and queens of underestimating the calorie content of meals.

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Eat fresh, nutritious foods, exercise regularly, and you will lose weight.

When you put it like that it sounds so simple. But if it were so easy, obesity wouldn’t be an issue in America, and the fast-food industry wouldn’t be a billion-dollar business.

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Diet and exercise: They go together like ketchup and mustard, peanut butter and jelly, Bert and Ernie. Each contributes to overall health, each has its strengths.

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Spring has sprung (finally)! You fought off the winter blues and emerged from months of hibernation. The warmer weather may give you a little extra pep in your step, and with a new season, comes new delicious fruits and vegetables. Let the weather and fresh veggies inspire you in the kitchen. The fridge is calling these must-have spring superfoods!

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