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Everyone knows the importance of healthy eating and exercise, but to be at your absolute best there is plenty of information that you most likely aren't informed about. The article below will make sense of everything for you and break down everything you need to understand about nutrition.

Limit your consumption of red meat to once a week or less. A great treat, red meat is not as healthy for you as other forms of protein. Try replacing some of your meals with fish, beans, and grains as the main components. Red meat has its place but nutritionally you can do better.

If you are trying to lose weight, you should consider carrying meals and snacks with you throughout the day. By packing your own meals, you won't have to rely on eating out, or eating unhealthy. It takes less than 10 minutes to whip up a nutritious, filling meal.

Use cauliflower instead of potatoes. Boil cauliflower in a pot on the stove until very tender. Then, the cauliflower in a mixer or food processor with butter, light sour cream, salt and pepper, and blend until it reaches a smooth texture similar to mashed potatoes. It has far fewer carbohydrates and calories, as well as more nutrients and vitamins.