One of the most exciting parts of thenew yearis the feeling of starting over with a clean slate.

That’s where these dietitian-approved eating habit changes come in.

Unfortunately, getting consistent vegetables and fruit into your meals can be a challenge.

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This is because when refined carbohydrates are processed, they lose a lot of their important nutritional value.

“Whole grains' high levels of fiber can help to improve digestion and reduce the risk of constipation.

“you could round out a meal by adding beans to a salad.”

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Another way to prepare this delicious plant-based protein is to roast some chickpeas for a crunchy snack.

To make this move even healthier, look for the low or reduced-sodium cans when you’re shopping.

One way of doing this is by having salad greens and ingredients prepared and on hand at all times.

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