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Are Beverages bad for your health - Healthy weight loss involves more than just what you eat; It also involves the beverages you consume on a daily basis. Even though we all know that drinking water is probably the best way to keep hydrated and healthy, you might be tempted to drink sweet drinks throughout the day. It is essential to pay close attention to the kinds of beverages we consume on a daily basis and the potential effects they may have on our overall health. Sadly, a few beverages should be avoided as much as possible due to their high sugar and caffeine content. We talked to health experts Barbara Kovalenko, a doctor and nutritional consultant at Lasta, Catherine Karnatz, a registered dietitian, and Jesse Feder, a personal trainer, registered dietitian, and a contributor to My Crohn's and Colitis Team, to find out some of the worst high-sugar drinks that could be holding you back from achieving your weight loss goals. They identified three major contributors: milkshakes,...

  A healthy diet is the key to leading a long, well-rounded life. Eating a variety of nutrient-rich foods such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds, lean proteins, and healthy fats provides your body with the necessary vitamins and minerals needed to function optimally.  Additionally, limiting processed and packaged foods that are high in fat, sugar, salt and calories is important for maintaining your weight as well as overall health. Finally it’s equally important to maintain an adequate level of physical activity; try to walk at least 20 minutes per day or increase your daily movement in ways that are meaningful for you. Making small sustainable changes can lead to big changes towards living a more healthful life!

Living a healthy lifestyle with your significant other can be both rewarding and challenging. It’s important to make healthy choices together, like having balanced meals with plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains; exercising regularly; getting enough sleep; limiting the use of alcohol and cigarettes; and finding stress-reduction techniques that work for you two.  Sticking to such healthy practices in everyday life will not only give you energy to enjoy each other’s company but also help you develop a stronger bond as a couple. Furthermore, exploring new activities together such as hiking, cycling or swimming can be exciting, romantic ways to stay physically active and mentally engaged. Lastly, showing appreciation for one another by too sharing compliments or taking care of each other in small ways will act as fuel for your relationship and keep it strong!