Fat and sugar are best enjoyed in moderation, but they're found in so many food that it can be very hard to avoid them.

If you want to take control of your diet, these simple tips from the NIH website can help you reduce the amount of fat and sugar your eat:

• Just because a food is low-fat or fat-free doesn’t mean it’s also low in calories. Those foods can have a large amount of sugar, causing them to also have a large number of calories.
• Many people don’t consider the added sugar in beverages like soda or juice, but these can also cause you to gain weight. Some studies show that people who cut these sugary drinks out of their diets noticed significantly reduced weight gain.
• Sugars found naturally in foods like fruit or milk are beneficial to your body, and fresh fruit can make a healthy alternative to other sugary snacks.

You can find more tips about managing your fat and sugar intake on the NIH's website.

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A destination for all things fun and funky, Room Service Vintage is the perfect spot to find unique items at a bargain price in Austin, Texas. Mid-century vintage from the 1950s, 60s and 70s is represented here, for those who love the look and feel of that era. Couches, lamps, dining sets, chairs, tables, bookshelves, and dressers are just some of the furnishings you’ll find here.

Vintage decorative glassware, kitchenware, linens, costume jewelry, comic books, shoes, and clothing are also on their shelves. Whether you need a pair of white go-go boots and a flower power mini-dress for a Halloween costume, or some vinyl records to add to your collection, chances are, you’ll find what you’re looking for here.

Got stuff you want to sell? Send them a photo or make an appointment to bring it by.

Room Service Vintage
107 E. N. Loop Boulevard
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 451-1057
http://www.roomservicevintage.com/pc/index.html
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Austin is filled with quirky restaurants, and Bacon is no exception. Here, just about everything on the menu is either topped or stuffed with — you guessed it — bacon. Regulars make the trek downtown for the Chicken and Waffles, a tasty meal of crispy chicken on a bed of bacon-stuffed waffles, perfectly sized for large appetites. Breakfast tacos with house-made chorizo, bacon, and pulled pork are another popular item.

Although breakfast is the busiest time, Bacon offers lunch and dinner options as well, including a flavorful Pulled Pork Sandwich topped with bacon. (If your arteries can handle it, get a side of Bacon Fries topped with cheddar cheese, sour cream, chives and of course, bacon.) The small space has indoor seating for 50, as well as communal picnic tables outside. Counter-ordering and an efficient kitchen staff minimize the wait.

Bacon
900 W.10th Street
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 322-9777
http://www.baconaustin.com
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