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    Grocery store secret: Shop the perimeter

    Picture your favorite grocery store. Chances are that the outer aisles are where you'll find fresh produce, low-fat dairy products and lean meats. This is where you should concentrate most of your shopping time. Why? Fresh foods are generally healthier than are ready-to-eat foods.

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    Don't grocery shop on an empty stomach

    Don't shop for groceries when you're hungry. Eat before you go. While you're at it, why not jot down a grocery list. With a full stomach and list in hand, you'll be less likely to be tempted by unhealthy foods.

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    Butter vs. margarine: What's healthier?

    Margarine usually beats butter when it comes to heart health. Margarine is made from vegetable oils, so it contains no cholesterol, and it generally has more polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat than butter does. But not all margarines are created equal, and some may even be worse than butter. In general, the more solid the margarine, the more trans fat it contains. Look for a spread with the lowest calories that tastes good to you, doesn't have trans fats and has the least amount of saturated fat.

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    Slide show: The Mediterranean diet

    The Mediterranean diet emphasizes plant-based foods, such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes and nuts. See what it's all about.

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    Mediterranean diet: A heart-healthy eating plan

    The Mediterranean diet is a heart-healthy eating plan that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds, and healthy fats.

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    Improve brain health with the MIND diet

    The MIND diet is a smart way of eating for both your brain and your overall health. Here's how to do it.

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    How plant-based food helps fight cancer

    Got salad? A Mayo expert weighs in on the benefits of plant-based eating for cancer prevention.

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    Sample menus for the DASH diet

    Interested in following the DASH diet but not sure how? Here are sample menus to get you started.

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    DASH diet: Healthy eating to lower your blood pressure

    By following the DASH diet you can control your blood pressure and reap important health benefits.

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    Glycemic index diet: What's behind the claims

    Find out about the glycemic index diet — an eating plan based on how food affects blood sugar levels.

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