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Remember its important to eat for health before eating just for taste. Most of my food choices are based on the benefits vs the pleasure. Not to say that you can't have both at the same time when eating a meal, but it is important to prioritize one above the other.

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Potatoes are my weakness, and not the healthier versions of them.  French fries and potato chips are hard to so no to.  They go hand and hand with sweets.  One thing that I had to make myself aware of is that a poor mood will lead to poor dietary choices.

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I love, with as much emphasis on that word, ethnic food. I was born and raised in New York City so my experience with other cultures started early, and this included the various types of food that each of them enjoy.  If you ever need a place to start when learning about a culture that is different from yours, food is always great icebreaker.

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Caribbean food is at the top of my list for ethnic food. Ever since I can remember, our family has always enjoyed Caribbean dishes. Some of my favorite are jerk and curried proteins, red beans and rice, plantains, and beef patties with coco bread

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Who doesn't like a good Pizza? I know I have pretended that I am not lactose intolerant for the sake of a delicious pizza.  Italian food is ingrained in American culture. Growing up, food that comes from such a foreign place felt right at home. Though I may not be able to entertain my taste for cheese as much, Italian food will always find its way to my table.

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Mexican food is another staple in our culture.  We basically fill tacos with just about anything now to create fusion style dishes.  Though its not quite as authentic as what you would find in Mexico, I have adopted a lot of Mexican food into my diet. Including foods like avocados, black and pinto beans, corn and flour tortillas, and salsas.

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One continent but a unique variety of food. Of all the countries, China, Japan, India, Korea and Vietnam have some of my favorite dishes. During the cold season the herbs and spices in these dishes keep me warm. My favorite is Pho, a Vietnamese soup dish.  It is packed with nutrients and great flavors that will clear all of your sinuses.

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I am an advocate against most fast food restaurants. Especially McDonalds.

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My Family has a history of high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, and being overweight.  Knowing my family history has been a constant motivator for exercise and choosing the right foods.