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*Strike a 50-50 balance between meats or starches & raw vegetables.
*Avoid mixing proteins & starches
*Get your fruit servings in the morning before noon without other food
*Lunch & Dinner – salad with either protein or starchy foods (not both)
*Avoid white flour, sugar, pasta, white rice (substitute whole wheat flour, honey, molasses, brown sugar, whole wheat or spinach pasta, brown or wild rice
*Limit red meat to twice a week.
*Eat more fi

According to a study taken by the Natural Institutes of Health (NIH) (1995), “more than 97 million Americans are obese.” (p.9) (¶ 1-2). America is experiencing a growing problem. While that statement seems like a bad pun, the facts are real. Americans are fatter now than they were nearly fifty years ago, with health care costs skyrocketing from the dangers of obesity. The Center for

Vitamins and minerals are essential for good health. Area you getting your fair share?

I found Mr. Mendosa's site back in 2004 when I was searching for information on healthier foods. There is an absolute wealth of information here that he shares

Start Exercising!

The American Council on Exercise (ACE) provides information about safe and effective physical activity. Here are their answers to some frequently asked questions: