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Healthy Alternatives to Fast Food

Whether we’re talking hamburgers and French fries, roast beef sandwiches and fried cheese sticks, or fried chicken with gravy-slathered mashed potatoes, fast food is usually high in refined grains, high in carbs, high in fat (and not the good fats), high in sugar and high in sodium. The only thing fast food is low in, in fact, is nutrition. With the frenetic pace of modern living making it harder and harder to cook three meals a day, finding healthy alternatives to fast food becomes critical if you want to eat a healthy diet. Luckily, convenience food doesn’t need to be unhealthy. You can still eat healthy food when you’re on the go or in a hurry. You have two basic options: Pack some healthy food to take with you or stop somewhere. If you must go into a fast food restaurant, pick the pre-made salad. Otherwise, here are some ideas for healthy alternatives to fast food that are quick and easy.

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Fish Oil for Kids

Once again, it’s true that everything old is new again: cod liver oil, which skipped a generation in popularity, is back again. Although the research results are mixed, pediatricians and parents are enthusiastic about the possible benefits of giving kids a daily dose of fish oil — enclosed in a modern gel capsule for palatable consumption. Pharmacists say that sales of the supplement have boomed for all ages, particularly for children.

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Healthy Snack Foods on the Go

Many busy moms allow their always-on-the-go ways to lead them to fill their hungry bellies with foods that, while quick, may not be the most nutritionally sound. Just because you don’t have time to stop and cook doesn’t mean that you can’t maintain a healthy diet. There are a wide array of snacks that are both palate-pleasing and nutritious. Instead of picking up another bag of chips or snacking on a candy bar, try a healthy choice to keep you satisfied between meals.

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Health Tips for a Healthy Diet

Maintaining a healthy diet is important not just to avoid weight gain but also to ensure the health of your body. By filling your diet with nutritious options, you can keep yourself feeling great and perhaps even give yourself a little energy boost. Eating a healthy diet does not have to be a challenge. As you pick the foods to fill your plate, consider some simple modifications you can make to increase the healthiness of your diet.