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Butter or margarine? Both butter and margarine contain fats that can raise blood cholesterol levels, increasing the risk of heart disease. Butter is a major source of saturated fat. Margarine does contain less saturated fat, but the hydrogenation process of margarine creates trans fatty acids (TFA). Opt for natural, unhydrogenated oils such as canola or olive oil.

Fitness
Eat early and often. Try not to go more than 3 hours without some form of nutrition. If it has been 3 hours since lunch, snack on a piece of fruit, a tablespoon of nuts, a piece of dried fruit or a nonfat organic yogurt. Have dinner 2 or 3 hours later. If you have dinner after 7 p.m., make sure it totals less than 500 calories. Heavy eating before bedtime makes it difficult to maintain deep sleep, as your body is focused on digesting food instead of revitalizing itself."