Article: In order to lose weight, you'll have to create a calorie deficit. Calories are our body's fuel, and when you eat fewer of them then your body is forced to start burning fat. You can do this by matching your activity level to your diet, your diet to your activity level, or doing a little bit of both (this is the healthiest option of all). This calorie deficit is only temporary. Once you reach your target weight, you should balance your calorie intake with your activity level. A great place to start is by minimizing how much salt, unhealthy fat, and sugar you eat in your diet. Salt causes your body to retain water and bloat, sugar contains inefficient calories that make you more hungry, and fat...well...that doesn't need explaining.  Salt is found in canned soup broth, many meats (hot dogs, salami, and bacon, mostly), pizza, chips, and many other foods. Your sodium intake should be less than 2300 mg per day. Don't cut it out entirely, however: salt is necessary for your body to run properly, especially once you start exercising. Sugar is found readily in candy, of course, but you can also find it in many commercial coffees (like Starbucks), soda, and juice. Even eating too much fruit can tip you over on sugar! Unhealthy fats are things like trans and saturated fats, found in red meat, butter, mayo, and fried foods. Healthy fats, such as unsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, are good for you and found in foods like fish and nuts. Eating foods that are rich in nutrients will help make you feel naturally more full from eating less food. Just switching to fruits and veggies won't be enough: there is a world of difference between a celery stalk and broccoli.  Nutrient rich grains include oatmeal, quinoa, barley, and brown rice. If you're buying bread, make sure to get whole grain and not multi-grain. Whole grain is the healthier option of the two, with no nutritional benefit over white bread for multi-grain. Nutrient rich vegetables and fruit include lemons, cranberries, bananas, kale, spinach, broccoli, asparagus, and brussels sprouts. The best protein sources are chicken, fish, eggs, nuts and beans. These are low in unhealthy fats, while still containing the protein that you'll need to power through your day and exercise routine. Good dairy products include non-fat plain yogurt (spice it up with fresh fruit), cottage cheese, and non-fat milk. You'll need to not only eat healthy foods; you also have to eat them in the right proportions. You body needs lots of carbohydrates from grains, and lots of vitamins and fiber from vegetables, a certain amount of protein, and much less sugary fruit and dairy. See the official recommendations for how to balance your diet, and avoid fad diets which recommend only eating one or limited food groups. Your body needs all of these food groups in order to stay healthy! Most people eat way too much food at once. Eating too much food stretches your stomach and makes you feel hungry, even when your body doesn't need any more food! Use a side plate instead of a dinner plate in order to help you properly portion your food. If you're still hungry 15 minutes after you finish your first plate, then you can have another half-portion of food.  It's important to learn how to communicate with your body. Really analyze how you feel. Are you really still hungry? There's a big difference between feeling full and feeling stuffed, but we can be trained to forget what one feels like over the other through overeating. Avoid restaurants and if you do eat out, ask for a doggie bag. Almost all restaurants serve way too much food in one sitting. Another option is to order just an appetizer. This is usually closer to a healthy portion of food. Eating more often can help you feel less hungry. It's also better for your metabolism, since this is how humans are designed to eat (the gatherer portion of hunter-gatherer). Eat smaller meals more frequently throughout the day in order to help you stick to that lower daily calorie count. For example, eat a small bowl of oatmeal in the morning, a banana around 10am, a turkey sandwich for lunch, a bowl of cottage cheese and a slice of toast for a mid-afternoon snack, and a salad for dinner.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Create a calorie deficit. Reduce salts, fats, and sugar. Eat nutrient-rich foods. Eat a balanced diet. Eat smaller portions. Eat more often.
Article: Pick the cilantro leaves off the stem. For this recipe, you need ¾ cup destemmed cilantro leaves. Measure and pour the leaves into your food processor. In addition to the cilantro, add 1 green onion and 2 cloves of peeled garlic. Measure and pour 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) lime juice, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, and 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) jarred jalapeños into the food processors. Sprinkle in a ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Cover the food processor with the accompanying lid. Pulse the ingredients until every component is approximately the same size. This will take approximately 30 seconds. Measure ¼ cup olive oil. Remove the lid and pour the oil into the food processor. Press pulse until the ingredients and blended. Measure 3 tablespoons (44.4 ml) organic mayo. Add the mayo to the food processor. Hold down pulse until the ingredients are combined. Transfer the chimichurri aioli to a sealed container. Store the sauce in the refrigerator. It will last up to one week in the fridge.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Destem the cilantro. Combine ingredients in the food processor. Pulse the ingredients in the food processor. Add the olive oil. Add the organic mayo. Can and store the aioli.
Article: A lot of the time, when people accuse you of being a “nice guy” like it’s a negative thing, they’re really trying to say that you are a pushover. The problem, in this case, isn’t being nice, but being unassertive. Think about the times that you’ve been accused of being a nice guy and reflect on what the subtext of the occasion was. It is possible that your issue is actually a lack of confidence or an inability to assert yourself. If potential partners turn you down when you ask them out, take “nice guy” to mean exactly what it is. When someone says, “I’m sorry, I’m not interested in dating right now. You’re a really nice guy though!” they mean what they’re saying. There’s no code to crack with these comments. In a private setting, ask one of your close friends or family members for some input. Say, “Do you think I’m too nice? I’ve been accused of being a nice guy.” Emphasize that you really want some brutal honesty to get their feedback. This is the best way to get an impartial perspective on whether you need to change something or not. You may simply be overthinking things. Being a nice guy isn’t really a detriment, and you may just be taking things too personally. “Nice” doesn’t always mean “boring,” “soft,” or “weak.” It can also mean that you’re kind, honest, and pleasant to be around. If you get called a nice guy all the time, consider the fact that it’s actually a compliment, not an insult. Even if it doesn’t feel like a positive right now, nice guys don’t finish last in life. Pleasant people tend to have successful relationships, tons of hobbies, and plenty of friends. Look at being a nice guy as a good thing and don’t be too hard on yourself. If a friend or partner accuses you of being “too nice” like it’s a bad thing, recognize that it has more to do with them than you. Ignore it and move on.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Consider whether niceness is really the problem. Ask your friends and family for some honest feedback. Recognize that being nice isn’t actually a bad thing.