"Write down specific plans about how you will achieve your healthy goal. Try using 'if-then' statements. For example, 'If I want dessert after dinner, then I will make myself a fruit salad.' "— Matthew M. Clark, Ph.D., L.P. |
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| D.I.Y. Recipe | Taco seasoning mix | Who doesn't love Mexican food on a weeknight menu? You can enjoy tacos as part of a healthy-eating plan — especially if you pass on the processed, packaged flavorings and make your own at home. It's easy! Read on to see how you can make simple, delicious tacos with this seasoning mix, and then sneak in some veggies by topping your creations with sauteed onions and peppers. This will soon be a family-favorite meal! | Get the recipe now » | | |
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