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  A reply on Conversation: How much does nutrition impact your life?

  3 days ago: Colleen,
  
  Thank you for making me do my research. Many studies show that multivitamins may even be harmful to your health. Many others suggest it is a waste of money.
  
  I had always assumed multivitamins were an essential part of a healthy diet. We live and learn. I probably wont be quitting my vitamin routine just yet, but I will definitely not rely on them as heavily.
  
  It's always a good feeling when I learn something new. Especially something I could have just searched for on the internet. It goes to show that research is important.
  
  Thanks for your responses Colleen. This is why I love reading your posts!

• A reply on Conversation: How much does nutrition impact your life?

  5 days ago: Greg,
  
  Let me say congrats for your weight loss. I myself lost 130 pounds. I have never heard of a skim milk diet. So you are saying you don't eat anything? That's definitely different, but if it works for you that's great. What do the nutritionists say about it? Is this a long-term kind of diet, or something for weight loss?

• A reply on Conversation: How much does nutrition impact your life?

  5 days ago: Pat,
  
  Do you buy groceries from a local market? I love the fresh fruit and veggies. The strawberries and cherries are just amazing!
  
  No vitamins huh? Any reason you don't take them? Have you ever considered it?
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  A reply on Conversation: How much does nutrition impact your life?

  5 days ago: Colleen,
  
  As always a great response from you Colleen. So you don't think a multivitamin is necessary? I was reading recently about nutrition levels in our food supply. Apparently, many of the foods we eat today lack nutrients they once had. I think this is the result of food processing.
  
  However, I guess if you don't eat processed foods you may be in the clear. Does your doctor tell you multivitamins aren't necessary, or is this something you choose to do on your own?

• A reply on Conversation: How much does nutrition impact your life?

  5 days ago: Lizanne,
  
  I think eating home-cooked meals is a great way to keep your diet healthy. What's your favorite recipe to make at home? Do you experiment much?

• A reply on Conversation: How much does nutrition impact your life?

  5 days ago: Adesh,
  
  Thanks for the response. What do you do in your life to stay physically and mentally healthy? Any tips you can share?

• A reply on Conversation: How much does nutrition impact your life?

  6 days ago: Pat,
  
  First let me say thank you for a well thought out response. Do you take a multivitamin daily? What does your daily diet consist of? Fresh fruit and veggies definitely do have a better taste. We have farmer's markets here in Florida. Do you have any of those near you?
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  A comment on Conversation: Which is more important; level of education or years of experience?

  6 days ago: Years of experience may be indicative of education or how much you really know. However, education is not indicative of experience.
  
  Education and experience together can mean the world to you. Each of them alone will help you gain the other.
  
  Experience will tell you how important education is. Education will help you gain that experience.
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  A reply on Conversation: Do we underestimate the importance of the 20-something years? Live Q&A with TED speaker Meg Jay, Wednesday at 3pm Eastern

  6 days ago: "I try to empower 20somethings to be kind to their future selves."
  
  "Future selves" love it. Where can I get your book? I always say things like that. If you could go back in time and talk to you at 18...what would you say. I would smack myself a few times most likely.
  
  I wish you luck with everything you do. It's great to see people trying to empower people regardless of the age range they choose.
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  A comment on Conversation: Do we underestimate the importance of the 20-something years? Live Q&A with TED speaker Meg Jay, Wednesday at 3pm Eastern

  6 days ago: 20 - 30 is just as important as 30 - 40 or 40 - 50. A human is not defined by his or her past. A human is defined by who he or she is right now.
  
  Your past is not relevant. It is about the mind-set you currently have. From 20-30 many new things are presented to people. Ideas and feelings they have never confronted before now begin to shape their perceptions of life.
  
  If anything we should call this period your "era of errors" because that's what it is. You live...you fail...you learn...and you grow. This is happening throughout your entire life...not just 20-30.