Are Salads A Healthy Option?

You really can't go wrong with fresh fruits, vegetables, seeds and nuts. Salad dressings however are a different story.  I personally just use fresh lemon juice for my dressing.  

When eating out watch out for too much salad dressing. Restaurants often drown a salad in dressing causing your "lite" menu option to be not quite so. Salad dressing can easily add 200-300 calories! Ask for it on the side and try to limit your amount to about 2 tablespoons.

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Are You Breathing Correctly?

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Here are some swim breathing technique tips: As you put your face in the water, release some of the air once through your nose to keep the water from entering your nose. Also, be sure your mouth is closed whenever your face is in the water.

Don't Forget Your Veggies

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At every meal eat a rainbow of colors. The more variety of colors in your food, typically the more well-balanced it is. For example, try to include several vegetables of different colors: green, orange, red, and more.