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The basics
What does “healthy eating” mean? The healthiest diets don’t just pile on the plants (like fruits and vegetables). They also limit ultra-processed foods, red and processed meats, salt, unhealthy fats, added sugars, and refined carbs.
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Healthy eating 101
The healthiest foods
Want to cut your risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, weight gain, and more? Eat more plant foods that make up the base of a healthy, DASH-style way of eating.
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Sugar, salt, etc.
What to avoid
Keeping a lid on added sugar, white flour, salt, and unhealthy fats? You’re well on your way.
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Brand-name advice
Shop smart
Our healthy shopping articles are jam-packed with advice to find the best—and dodge the worst—picks at your supermarket. Here’s a sampling.
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Order smart
On the menu
Looking for healthier restaurant food? Here’s what to consider.
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Decoding calorie labels on restaurant menus
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Winners & losers on restaurant menus
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Counting calories in Thai, Chinese, Mexican, Italian, and other cuisines
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