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An Abundant LifeStyle - Your Guide to Diet and Nutrition
Carbohydrates are
Part of a Healthy Diet
For optimal health, get your grains intact
from foods such as whole wheat bread,
brown rice, whole grain pasta, and other  
grains like quinoa, whole oats, and
bulgur.  These foods help protect you
against a range of chronic diseases. The
best sources of carbohydrates are
fruits,vegetables and  whole grains These
all deliver essential vitamins and
minerals, fiber, and  important phyto
nutrients. (more)
The Superfoods
Ask a half dozen utritionists  to rate the most
powerful foods and you'll get six different lists,  
There are as many lists of superfoods as there
are nutritionists and dieticians, However some
foods keep reappearing on almost all the lists .  
Why? Most of these extremely nutritious foods
boast a variety of antioxidants, phytonutrients,
polyphenols, omega fatty acids, and more. The
majority of them are found whole in nature
with little processing.  See the List
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Live an abundant lifestyle: Diet and  nutrition guide to a healthy lifestyle, wwight management  and whole body wellness
Strategies for Successful Dieting

Make small changes in your life that work for
you. Drink 1% or 2% milk instead of whole,
and then when you're accustomed to that,
eventually switch to skim. Try lighter or low-fat
versions of your favorite mayonnaise, salad
dressings, cheeses, snacks, (more)