Problem: Article: Some of the best resources for healthy recipe ideas are food websites and blogs. If you are trying to find ways to prepare spinach, for example, do an online search of spinach and feta recipes or spinach and pasta recipes. Focus on pairing foods you enjoy with foods you may not like as much, but want to integrate into your diet. Some blogs even specialize in creating recipes that replicate indulgent or comfort foods using healthy ingredients. Butternut squash mac and cheese and chocolate cake made with a banana base are common examples. It’s important to always create a list of ingredients before you go to the grocery store to shop for your meals. This way, you are less likely to gravitate to only foods you enjoy eating and can pick up items that contribute to recipes and meals.  Try to balance your list with equal proportions of foods you like and healthier foods. Try to look for pairings that will work together, such as mashed potatoes and lean, skinless chicken. Look up recipes in advance so that you know what ingredients you need. This can help you avoid straying and picking out unbalanced foods while you shop. Part of trying to maintain a healthy diet when you are a picky eater is getting your hands on the ingredients and trying to create meals in your kitchen. Making your own meals also means you will be able to decide what going into each dish, and push yourself to add new ingredients or prepare ingredients in a different way.  When going out to restaurants, it can be easy to fall back on standard orders with little added nutritional value because you are not in control of the preparation. Eating at home allows you to make healthier choices while still eating foods you like. If you experience a time crunch during the week that keeps you from making your own meals, you may want to designate a few hours on the weekend for meal prep, where you prepare meals for the week that simply need to be heated and served day-of.
Summary: Look online for recipe ideas. Shop with a list. Make your own meals whenever possible.

Problem: Article: And a Happy New Year!
Summary: Merry Christmas!

Problem: Article: The best way to avoid getting hit is by avoiding a fight entirely. Try to calm the guy down. Swallow your pride and apologize if you unknowingly did something that offended your attacker. While apologizing or calming the guy down, try to keep a look of confidence about you. Confidence can be intimidating. Don't look away even for a second--the one moment you look away may be the moment that he decides to go in for a punch. Instead, follow his movements with your eyes. Use your peripheral vision to keep track of where you are in the space that you are fighting in--you wouldn't want to trip over something. If he has to stretch to hit you, chances are he won't take that challenge. Instead, keep a bit of space between you and your opponent so that you can determine when you want to go in for a punch. By controlling the distance between you, you can begin to control the fight. Whether or not you are the one who instigated this fight, you will have to participate if it is in self-defense. An important part of avoiding getting hit is staying as alert as possible during the fight. Do not let yourself get distracted. You may be able to win the fight without ever having to throw a punch (or taking one). Simply keep moving, forcing your opponent to really work to keep up with you. Chances are, if you are really determined, you will wear your opponent out before he has a chance to attack. If you can't get out of the fight and it doesn't seem like your opponent is going to let up, you might consider going on the attack. This could be a punch or, if you are defending yourself, an end-it move like a kick or knee to the groin. Whether this means tiring your opponent out, going in for a big hit, or simply walking away, you will need to end the fight. Assess your situation and choose the best option.
Summary:
Try to diffuse the situation. Keep a close eye on your opponent's movements. Keep a bit of distance between yourself and your opponent. Do not let your guard down. Tire your opponent out. Go on the attack. Finish the fight.