Nutrition basics

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    Time to scale back on salt?

    Too much salt in your diet contributes to high blood pressure. Keeping the saltshaker out of sight can help. It also pays to follow these tips: 1. Eat fresh foods rather than the canned or processed variety. 2. Choose a low-sodium variety of soups and other prepared foods. 3. Use herbs and spices to flavor your food.

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    Slide show: Healthy meals start with planning

    It's easy to put healthy meals on the table with a little planning. This guide will show you how to create balanced meals with proper portion sizes.

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    3 diet changes women over 50 should make right now

    Your body changes as you age, so your diet needs to change, too. These tips from a Mayo Clinic wellness dietitian can help ensure you're getting the nutrients you need.

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    Juicing is no substitute for whole foods

    Juicing fresh fruits and vegetables produces a liquid that contains most of the vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients found in the whole fruit or vegetable. However, healthy fiber is lost during most juicing. So be sure your diet also includes a variety of whole fruits and vegetables.

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    Juicing: What are the health benefits?

    Juicing is a hot trend, but does it deliver on claims of better health? Learn about the pros and cons of juicing.

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    Alcohol use: Weighing risks and benefits

    Light to moderate alcohol use may have some potential health benefits. But heavy drinking, including binge drinking, carries serious health risks.

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    Sodium: How to tame your salt habit

    How much sodium is in your diet? See which foods are high in sodium, and get tips on how to cut back.

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    Make food labels required reading

    Food labels can help you learn important information about what you're eating, including the calorie count and sodium content. Knowing how to read food labels is especially important if you have a health condition, such as high blood pressure, and need to follow a special diet. It also makes it easier to compare similar foods to see which is healthier.

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    Sodium: Look beyond the saltshaker

    If you're like many people, most of the sodium in your diet comes from processed and prepared foods, such as canned vegetables, soups, deli meats and frozen foods. Another major source of sodium is condiments. One tablespoon of soy sauce, for example, has a whopping 1,000 milligrams of sodium. To scale back the sodium in your diet, eat more fresh foods and fewer processed foods.

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    Eat more of these key nutrients

    The typical American diet is low in fiber, vitamin D, calcium, iron and potassium. For this reason, they're listed on the Nutrition Facts label to encourage Americans to choose foods rich in these important nutrients.

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