Healthy diets
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Want a strong brain? Exercise!
Regular exercise strengthens and tones your brain just as it does your body.
Carbohydrate-loading diet
Read about the potential benefits of eating extra carbohydrates before endurance exercise. Diet details and a sample meal plan are included.
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.
How to focus on the present for long-term progress
Sometimes, the big picture can make your head spin. Here's how to let go of worries about the future for a minute and set yourself up for real progress.
DASH diet: Tips for dining out
You can eat out and follow the DASH diet. Use these tips to make healthier choices when you dine out.
DASH diet: Tips for shopping and cooking
The DASH diet doesn't have to be boring or difficult. Follow these tips to make the DASH diet more accessible and enjoyable.
DASH diet: Healthy eating to lower your blood pressure
This way of eating can help control blood pressure and boost health in other ways. It's easy to get started.
DASH diet: Guide to recommended servings
Use this chart of DASH diet recommended servings by food group to plan healthy meals and snacks.
Mediterranean diet for heart health
This heart-healthy eating plan emphasizes healthy fats, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts and seeds.
Vegetarian diet: How to get the best nutrition
A vegetarian diet can meet your nutritional needs if you make wise choices.