As the days get shorter and the temperatures fall, we tend to reach for our favorite comfort foods to lift our moods. Here are some helpful tips for making healthier choices, while keeping comfort foods comforting and hunger at bay with moderate portions.
For generations our parents have said, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." Compelling scientific research during the last several decades suggests they may be right. But more accurately, you should eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day to keep disease at bay.
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