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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's new MyPlate guide (left), half of which is fruit and vegetables, is a far cry from the average grain- and protein-heavy American diet.
Balancing Calories |
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Enjoy your food, but eat less. |
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Avoid oversized portions. |
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Foods to Increase |
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Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. |
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Make at least half your grains whole grains. |
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Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk. |
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Foods to Reduce |
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Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals \ and choose the foods with lower numbers. |
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Drink water instead of sugary drinks. |
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