Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Educate yourself on carbs and low-carb plans. Consider the other benefits and possible risks of low-carb dieting. Fill your meals with nutritious, low-carb foods. Avoid carbohydrate-rich foods. Track your carbohydrate intake.

Answer: Carbohydrates are sugars and starches that the body converts to glucose, a type of sugar the body can use for energy. There are simple carbs (such as in fruits and vegetables) as well as complex carbs (bread, cereal, rice, potatoes, etc.), and some low-carb diets focus particularly on cutting out the latter. The biggest problem, however, is probably the consumption of "empty carbs," or carb-rich foods with limited nutritional value (think potato chips, for instance). There's no single way to reduce carbohydrate intake. Some plans allow a limited amount of complex carbs, while others cut them out of the diet completely. If you stick to the diet, cutting carbs has been shown to quickly reduce weight, though it can return when you resume a normal diet. A good baseline for a low-carb diet is 60 130 grams of carbohydrates per day. Compare that to the 225 325 recommended for a regular, but still healthy diet. Once again, your safest bet is to consult with a healthcare professional about low-carb diet options. Don't blindly trust what you hear on commercials or see online. Cutting carbs is a quick way to lose weight, but studies show that it can have other health benefits as well. That said, it is not without risk. Low-carb diets do seem to have an advantage over other diets in short-term weight loss; the evidence regarding long-term weight loss is less clear, although low-carb diets seem to be at least as effective in this realm as other diets. Low-carb diets may decrease your chances of heart disease by improving your HDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels. It may also lower your blood sugar, decreasing your risk of developing diabetes. These benefits are associated with any weight-loss regimen, though, not just low-carb diets. When you begin a low-carb plan, you may experience headaches, fatigue, constipation, and other symptoms as your body attempts to adjust. If your carb intake is too low, you risk nutritional deficiencies and disorders like ketosis, which occurs when you don't have enough glucose stored for energy and your body responds with several unpleasant effects. Because so many of our calories usually come from carbohydrates, many people don't bother counting calories when they're on a low-carb diet. The foods you eat on a low-carb diet will fill you up and provide nutrition without bombing your body with calories. Typical foods on a low-carb diet include: Any type of fish or shellfish (excluding mussels and oysters) Any type of poultry (chicken, turkey, etc.) Any type of meat, assuming carbs haven't been added through processing. The most common culprits are bacons and hams that are cured in sugar. Dark, leafy greens like spinach, arugula, and kale All vegetables except for starchy ones like potatoes and parsnips. Small amounts of cheese (about 1 gram per day) Healthy fats and oils (butter, cold-pressed vegetable oils, olive oil, mayonnaise with no added sugar) The best thing you can do for yourself is stop eating processed foods. Though they're cheap and often delicious, they fill your body with empty calories without providing any significant nutrition. Foods to avoid include: Sugars: Some people choose to cut even simple sugars from fruits and juices out of their low-carb diets. At the very least, avoid the refined sugars found in soft drinks, candies, desserts, and sugary breakfast cereals. Avoid processed fruits (canned in syrup, dried). Grains: This includes pasta, bread, rice, and cereal. Again, some people choose to cut all grains out of their diets. At the least, cut refined grains (white bread, white rice, regular pasta) out and opt for whole grain options (wheat or whole-grain bread, brown rice, whole-wheat pasta). Starchy vegetables: Although potatoes and parsnips are vegetables, their starch content makes them a bad fit for a low-carb diet. Just like with calories, it's important to count your carbohydrates to make sure you're staying on track. This is especially important if you've decided to limit, but not completely eliminate common carbohydrate sources like bread and rice. Check nutrition labels for carbohydrate counts Measure food with measuring cups and a food scale Keep track of your daily intake and make sure you stay within your daily limit.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Prepare a larger pot when leaves appear. Plant the seedling in the larger pot. Place the pot in a sunny location. Provide plenty of water. Fertilize the growing tree. Transplant to larger pots or an outdoor location as the tree grows.

Answer: After several weeks, when the seedling has developed a few sets of leaves and grown in size, it will need to be transplanted to a larger pot. Use an 8" or 10" pot. Make sure it has drainage holes in the bottom, and add a layer of stones or pebbles first. Fill the pot most of the way with potting soil. Mix in a handful of peat moss and a handful of sand to provide the tree with well-draining and slightly acidic soil. Orange trees like a pH between 6 and 7.0. You can also look for citrus-specific potting soils at your garden center. Make a hole in the center of the soil in the new pot that's about 2 inches (5 cm) deep and 2 inches wide. First, put a layer of soil in the bottom of the pot you will be using. Then, squeeze or tap the pot that the seedling is currently in to loosen the soil. As you do so, slide the soil and roots out of the pot in one piece and transfer them into the new pot. After transferring, fill in the area around the root ball with new soil. Water the soil right away so that it's moist. Move the tree to a sunny location that gets plenty of direct light. Near a southern or south-eastern window is great, but a solarium or greenhouse is even better. In warm climates, you can move the potted tree outside in spring and summer, but place it somewhere that's protected from strong winds. Orange trees love regular watering. During the warm spring and summer months, water the plant deeply once a week. In areas where there's regular rainfall, water when necessary to make sure the soil stays moist. During the winter months, allow the top layer of soil to dry out partially before watering. Orange trees are heavy feeders and need lots of nutrients. Feed the tree with a balanced fertilizer, such as 6-6-6, twice a year. Feed the tree once in early spring and once in early fall. This is especially important during the first few years, before the tree starts bearing fruit. There are also citrus specific fertilizers that you may be able to find at a garden center. When the tree is about a year old, transplant it to a 10- or 12-inch (25- or 30-cm) pot. After that, transplant the tree to a larger pot every March. Alternatively, if you live in an area that stays relatively warm all year round, you can transplant the tree to a sunny location outside. Orange trees will typically not survive if they're exposed to temperatures below 25 F (-4 C), so they can't be permanently transplanted outside in cooler areas. Fully grown orange trees are large, so if you live in a cooler climate, keep the tree in a solarium or greenhouse if possible.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Eat fish that have a lot of healthy, unsaturated fats. Go for some mixed nuts as a vegetarian option. Add some asparagus Choose whole-grain foods instead of white grains. Roast, grill, bake or bake your lean meat. Add low-fat dairy products to your diet. Avoid foods with a lot of saturated fat, extra sugar, and sodium.

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Visit your local grocery store or market and look for tuna, sardines, salmon, mackerel, and herring. When preparing a meal, try grilling or baking these fish. They're high in both unsaturated fats and Omega-3 fatty acids, which can lower inflammation in your blood vessels and prevent clots from forming in your arteries. Try to eat at least 1-2 3 ounces (85g) servings of these fish each week. Snack on some almonds, which are well-known for their monounsaturated fats, fiber, protein, and vitamin E. You can also reach for some walnuts, which have a lot of Omega-3 fatty acids. To maximize on these benefits, eat around 3-5 handfuls each week. A serving of nuts is considered a handful. to your diet. Visit your local grocery store for fresh or frozen asparagus. To jazz up your vegetables in a healthy way, consider steaming, grilling, or roasting them in the oven. Try to have 5 servings of these vegetables each day, which is equal to cup of chopped asparagus (65 g). Asparagus can lower inflammation in your arteries. Look for breads, rolls, and other grain products with a "100% whole wheat" or "whole grain" label. Try to limit or avoid white breads, which don't offer a lot of health benefits. As a general rule of thumb, try to have 6 servings of whole grain each day. One slice of bread equals 1 serving of whole grain. Whole grains help keep your body in tip-top shape, and have a lot of fiber and complex carbs. Select cuts of lean meat from your supermarket or butcher, which are lower in fat. Try oven-roasting, baking, broiling, or stir-frying your meat to create a variety of delicious recipes. Aim to eat 8-9 3 ounces (85g) servings of lean meat each week to maintain a heart-healthy lifestyle. Look for cuts of meat that have no obvious fat. If your meat does have fat, use kitchen scissors to trim it off ahead of time. If you're looking for a vegetarian source of protein, lentils and beans can be a great option. Opt for skim or low-fat varieties of milk and yogurt. Additionally, look for cheese products that are made with skim or low-fat milk. Try to limit yourself to 4 egg yolks each week, or make the switch to egg whites or substitutes. As a general rule of thumb, aim to have 3 cups (710mL) of milk or yogurt each day. You can purchase cartons of egg whites and substitutes in the egg section of your grocery store. Read the nutrition label and see how much sodium, saturated fat, and added sugars are in your food. Limit saturated fats as much as you can, and avoid trans fat altogether. When buying snacks or other food, look for sodium-free or low-sodium varieties. Desserts and sodas have a lot of extra sugar, which isn't great for your heart health. Coconut and palm oils are very high in saturated fats, so avoid foods made with those ingredients. Saturated fats and extra sugars should each make up 10% or less of your calorie intake per day. Ideally, teens and adults should have 2,300 mg of sodium or less throughout the day.