Snapshot of the American diet: Foods out of balance
Simple steps can help add more healthful foods to your diet.
Power to plants
If you already meet or beat goals set by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, congratulations. You've taken a big step toward safeguarding the health of your heart, your brain, and the rest of you. If your diet needs some tweaking, or a major overhaul, here are some suggestions. Since eating should be about pleasure, not deprivation, we'll focus on delicious foods you can choose in place of less healthful options.
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