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Eating Healthy This Fall

As the fall wind begins to blow and the leaves begin to change to a beautiful array of reds, yellow, and orange, there is nothing better than hanging out indoors and smelling the warm flavor of something cooking in the kitchen.

In the fall you crave the taste hot apple cider, crock pot dinners, and of course some type of comforting dessert! BUT just because the fall season has arrived doesn’t mean healthy eating should be thrown out the window my friends!

Of course, you can still eat what you love, but maybe this year you could try eating it a little different! Here is a food for thought, you can still enjoy your warm fall meals, just practice portion control and maybe work on making your fall meals a little healthier.

There are tons of options to help turn something you love in to a healthier entrée.

Visit the link below for healthier substitutions to the fall meals you love!
http://www.hearthealthyonline.com/healthy-recipes/cooking-nutrition-tips/index.html

Healthier Options
Provided below are some fun, healthy, yet inexpensive fall recipes…Enjoy!

Appetizers

Artichoke Hummus
Cherry Tomatoes Filled with Pesto Cheese
Tomato Black Bean Salsa (Perfect for game day!)

Entrée

Desserts

It Is All About Portion Control!

WebMD.com has provided a great way to learn how to prepare your plate with just the right portions.
Check it out! http://www.webmd.com/diet/healthtool-portion-size-plate

Taking the small steps and eating healthy today will ultimately lead to a greater since of control over your own health.

Sources:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2196059/hearty_healthy_fall_recipes.html?cat=5
http://www.rd.com/living-healthy/cherry-tomatoes-filled-with-creamy-pesto-cheese-recipe/article170363.html
http://www.rd.com/home-garden/10-easy-healthy-appetizer-recipes-2/article171171-8.html#slide
http://www.hearthealthyonline.com/healthy-recipes/index.html
http://www.hearthealthyonline.com/

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