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How’s that New Year’s resolution coming? Considering that we’re only five days deep into 2012, hopefully it’s still intact. According to the New York Times, four out of five people eventually break their resolution. More disheartening, a third of them don’t even make it to the end of January.

Topping most folks’ annual list of volition: lose weight. Occasionally, it’s packaged with a declaration to exercise more frequently. But most often, people resolve to shed unwanted pounds by watching what they eat. Perhaps these self-statutes sound familiar?

If so, you’ll want to check out Harvard Medical School’s 12 for 2012, twelve tips for healthier eating in the new year. We’ll pull the headlines here, but the link has the full scoop on each of these good-health goals:

1. Build a better plate

2. Pile on the fruit and vegetables

3. Go for the good fats

4. Replace refined grains and potatoes with whole grains

5. Eliminate liquid sugars

6. Drink enough water

7. Learn to like less sodium

8. Rethink supplements

9. Dine mindfully

10. Keep alcohol under control

11. Eat breakfast

12. Plan for a snack attack

The truth is — eating smarter isn’t always a piece of cake. But if you’re committed to breaking old habits and turning tips into action, the shelves of CPL are a fine place to start!

We’ve got nearly 200 titles dedicated to healthy eating! And they’re all right here. Browse our vast selection of cookbooks, secrets, tips & techniques — even check the book’s availability at your branch!

(Note: Use our Library Locator to find the CPL branch nearest you.)

Here’s to hoping you’re the one in five who keeps that New Year’s resolution alive. Chicago Public Library, your healthy eating reading resource, is happy to help you along the way!