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Food and
nutrition
10 great health foods
Don't waste your time and taste buds on empty
calories. Explore a bounty of foods packed with
vitamins, minerals and fiber. They can help lower your
risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes, as well as
promote healthy aging.
Sample 10 great health foods.
Sample 10 great health foods!
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15 healthy snacks for your
grocery list
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Best bets for low-calorie snacking
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Superfoods: Exotic fruits to know and love
The food pyramid
One size no longer fits all when it comes
to a balanced diet. Today, healthy eaters angle for
nutrients from a wide range of foods and a wide range of
ethnic, religious, cultural and personal preferences. Is
there a pyramid plan that works best for you?
Review the facts
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Mediterranean food pyramid: Gift from the Greeks?
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Asian food pyramid: Back to Far East basics
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4 keys to balanced nutrition
Grocery shopping
Hate
to grocery shop? Make a list (and check it twice). Then
pencil in a few healthy snack foods, fill up your
stomach, and head out the door armed with these top
tips.
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Tips to get the most from what you buy
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Selecting safe and healthful seafood
Smart food choices: The power of 10
These
Why waste your time with empty calories when you can enjoy tasty foods that pack a nutritional wallop? Try a new food or recipe from each of our Top 10 lists, and soon your diet will rate a 10!
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10 great health foods
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