Like all things, moderation is key to a good diet (in other words, NOT an eating contest). An unbalanced diet affects our health significantly. Obesity is only one consequence, and yet, in 2020, a staggering 42.4% of Americans were struggling with obesity, one of the leading causes of death. And despite trends in healthier eating, a 2010 study found that 9 out of 10 Americans were not getting the nutrients they need. Healthy food does not mean boring food!  Just keep a few tips in mind when you eat. Include protein – beans, meat, dairy – with every meal to