Healthy menus and shopping strategies

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    Fast food tip: Go green

    Can fast food be part of a healthy-eating plan? Sure, if you order wisely and choose fast food only occasionally. Choose an entree salad with grilled chicken, shrimp or garden vegetables Choose a dressing you like, but be cautious with the amount. Use half the package to control the number of calories from added fat and sugar. Watch out for high-calorie salads, such as those with deep-fried shells or those topped with breaded chicken or other fried toppings. Also skip salad extras, such as cheese and croutons, which quickly increase the calorie count.

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    Fast food tip: Opt for grilled items

    Can fast food be part of a healthy-eating plan? Sure, if you order wisely and choose fast food only occasionally. Remember that fried and breaded foods, such as crispy chicken sandwiches and breaded fish fillets, are high in fat and calories. Select grilled or roasted lean meats, such as turkey or chicken breast, lean ham or lean roast beef.

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    Fast-food tip: Have it your way

    Can fast food be part of a healthy-eating plan? Sure, if you order wisely and choose fast food only occasionally. Instead of settling for what comes with your sandwich or meal, ask for healthier options and substitutions. For example, ask for lettuce and tomato and no condiments on your sandwich.

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    Fast-food tip: Watch what you drink

    Can fast food be part of a healthy-eating plan? Sure, if you order wisely and choose fast food only occasionally. Remember that what you drink counts, too. Many beverages are high in calories. For example, a large regular soda (32 ounces) has more than 300 calories. Instead, order water or unsweetened iced tea. Also, skip the shakes and other ice-cream drinks. Large shakes can contain more than 800 calories.

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    Slide show: Add antioxidants to your diet

    Antioxidants may play a role in preventing heart disease, cancer and other diseases. See which foods are abundant in antioxidants.

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    What do expiration dates really mean?

    Learn the meaning behind various expiration dates found on food packages, including 'sell by' date and 'best if used by' dates.

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    How to use food to help your body fight inflammation

    You are what you eat, right? But what does that mean? Learn how your food affects inflammation in your body, and what that means for your health.

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    What are added sugars?

    Beverages such as soda and fruit drinks are a major source of added sugar in the U.S. diet. Added sugars contribute calories but no essential nutrients to your diet. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting added sugars to less than 10 percent of total calories. That's 200 calories for a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet. Consider that a 12-ounce can of soda has upwards of 100 calories from added sugars.

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    Fast food: Tips for choosing healthier options

    Fast food can fit into your healthy diet. These tips can help.

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    How meat and poultry fit in your healthy diet

    Meat and poultry can be part of a healthy-eating pattern. Choose lean cuts and prepare them using healthy-cooking techniques.

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