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Tips for Every Grocery Aisle

Fruits and VegetablesFind fruits and vegetables in the produce section, frozen foods and in the c...
All about the Protein Foods Group

All foods made from meat, poultry, seafood, beans and peas, eggs, processed soy products, nuts, a...
Healthy Eating On A Budget

Create a grocery game planMaking a plan before heading to the store can help you get organized, s...
All about the Dairy Group

What foods are included in the Dairy Group?All fluid milk products and many foods made from milk ...
All About the Fruit Group

What foods are in the Fruit Group?Any fruit or 100% fruit juice counts as part of the Fruit Group...
Nutrients and Health Benefits of Vegetables

Why is it important to eat vegetables?Eating vegetables provides health benefits – people who eat...
10 Tips for Choosing Healthy Meals as You Get Older

Making healthy food choices is a smart thing to do—no matter how old you are!Your body changes th...
Eat Now, Fast Later

Part-time fasting is a new diet trend — but does it work?By Lori Miller Kase, AARPCould fasting f...
Why Eating Dead Food Is Bad for Your Health

How to make smart dietary changes to turn your health around.By Chris Crowley and Henry S. Lodge,...
Can a Detox Really Help Prevent Illness?

"Pervasive” is the word Stacy Kennedy uses to describe the topic of detoxing in today's health an...
Start Simple with MyPlate Tip Sheet

Start simple and take healthy eating one step at a time. Focus on whole fruits Include fruit at b...
Tips for Eating Healthy When Eating out

Sticking to healthy eating doesn't mean giving up meals at your favorite restaurant. With these h...

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