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F.A.Q.
Q: Are diet pills safe?
A: That depends on your current diet and exercise plan. You should also look for diet pills that are approved by the FDA.
Q: How can the food pyramid help me?
A: The food pyramid is a guide that outlines the basic food groups and lets you know how many portions of each food you should be eating daily.
Q: I’m looking to lose weight, what can I cut out of my diet?
A: Fats and sweets! Our bodies actually do require some fat for proper functioning, but these fats should be gotten from healthy sources such as avocados and not from saturated fried foods.
Q: Can I just eat bread and water every day?
A: Technically, you could survive for a while on just those two elements, but you need much more than that for healthy living. You need to make sure your diet includes the right amount of servings from each of the main food groups.
Q: How can I tell if I’m eating right?
A: The best place to start is by referencing the food pyramid. After that, make sure you carefully read all food labels to make sure they’re not loaded with fats, sugars and empty calories.
