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Eating a protein-rich diet can help you build lean muscle mass, lose weight, decrease belly fat, help lower blood pressure, fight diabetes, and help you keep your skin, organs, and entire body healthy and working properly. For these reasons, you should be eating protein during every single meal. According to healthline.com, the DRI (Dietary Reference Intake) is 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight or 0.36 grams per pound. This means the average male should be eating 56 grams per day, and the average female should be eating 46 grams per day.

Here are 8 healthy protein options to add to your daily diet:

Chia seeds may not be something you would think to eat on a regular basis, but they are full of vitamins and nutrients and they should be added into your diet consistently. Chia seeds can provide you with fiber, protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats. They are also packed with vitamins including calcium, manganese, zinc, copper, and potassium. Chia seeds are also filled with antioxidants to help you fight free radicals and prevent diseases.

We've all heard that a glass of red wine is good for heart health, but what about the negative effects of alcohol? Alcohol is a legal drug for those over the age of 21 in the United States, however, just because it's legal to consume alcohol, does not mean it's good for you. Alcohol has many negative side effects on the human body, can lead to deteriorating health, addiction, and in some cases, even death.

Losing weight is hard and is something many people struggle with. If you're overweight, you're not alone - more than two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese. If you've been trying to lose weight but keep hitting a wall, there are a few things you should know. It doesn't matter how often you workout or how hard you push yourself at the gym - if you're not eating right, you'll never get the body you want. Despite what many people believe, healthy and fit bodies are made in the kitchen, not the gym.

It’s always a good idea to add exercise and movement into your daily routine. Exercising regularly can keep your heart, body, and mind healthy. Exercise can also increase endorphins, which are what keep you happy. Breaking a sweat is the best way to keep your metabolism in check, and keep any excess weight off. Being overweight can lead to many other health issues down the road.

Epigenetics is the study of genetic variations caused by lifestyle choices and environmental surroundings that can change gene expression, either suppressing or activating them, without changing the genetic code - your DNA -  itself. These lifestyle choices and environmental factors can include your diet, your living and work environments, stress, exercise, aging, and behavior, as well as drug use and addiction. It's important to understand how epigenetics works because being able to control and regulate your genes based on lifestyle and behavior will allow you to become healthier and happier. It's the key to overall well-being and it can be achieved through epigenetics coaching.

The weather's getting warmer, the flowers are in bloom, and more than likely you'll be peeling off the winter jackets and letting more skin show. After months of being hidden by bulky winter clothes, it's time to slim down and get fit for spring. Along with exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet can help you get fit and lose weight.

Here are 5 healthy springtime snacks to add to your diet today:

Do you know the saying an apple a day keeps the doctor away? Well, it actually holds some truth. Apples are packed with antioxidants, fiber, vitamins, and nutrients and they have very few calories, making it one of the healthiest fruits you could eat.

The sun can cause harm to your skin, even when you least expect it. The sun's powerful rays can cause sunburns, sun blisters, sun spots, and wrinkles. Sun exposure can make your skin look aged far beyond your years. As you age, these issues like sunspots and wrinkled skin may arise naturally. However, there are ways to prevent your skin from aging and help keep your skin healthy, supple, and looking young by wearing sunscreen every single day.

Here are 5 reasons to wear sunscreen every day: