It's easy to eat healthy produce in late spring and summer, when they're more plentiful. Now that Spring has sprung, you're probably just beginning to sow your seeds in hopes of reaping fresh tomatoes and zucchini later in the year -- or if you don't have a green thumb, maybe you're counting the days until your local farmer's market ends its winter hibernation and opens for business again.

I hear this question all the time. And the answer seems to be different for everyone. Here's a recent note from Michelle Z:

Subject: Question about eating prior to a workout

Hi Cheryl

I have a problem that makes it hard for me to go back the gym. First of all, I am a 28 year old female, 5'8", currently weigh 234 lbs. I've worked out after eating, small or large meal, and i've worked out without having eaten for hours.

I have a lot to say about the importance of good fats in a healthy diet. But gram for gram, fat has more than twice as many calories as protein and carbohydrate, so it’s important to make your choices carefully. I like to eat my good fats in the form of avocados, nuts, seeds, and a little olive oil here and there.

FIBER’S EASY TO FIND WHEN YOU STICK WITH PLANT FOODS

Most Americans eat less than half the amount of fiber that we should. That’s unfortunate, since fiber helps protect us from certain cancers and reduces our risk of heart disease, diabetes and constipation. Additionally, fiber gives a feeling of satiety, which means it makes you feel full. The best way to get more fiber is to serve yourself more whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and other complex carbohydrates.