Dieting might sound like a good way to improve your eating habits, but don't be fooled. Drinking nothing but fruit smoothies for 10 days straight might help you drop a few pounds and feel good in the short-term, but your body can't stick with those types of fad diets for too long.

With so many unhealthy options out there, it might seem impossible to stick with a balanced, nutritious food plan. But there's hope! Check out these 15 tips for healthy lifelong eating:

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