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Fast food: Tips for choosing healthier options
Hungry and crunched for time? Grabbing fast food on occasion can be tempting. Use these five tips to make smart menu choices.

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HEALTHY RECIPES
Broccoli cheddar bake
Lean country-style breakfast sausage
Chicken tamales
Paella with chicken, leeks and tarragon

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Herbal supplements: Avoid gimmicks
Some herbal supplements, including products labeled as natural, have drug-like effects that can be dangerous. So it's important to do your homework and investigate potential benefits and side effects of herbal supplements before you buy. And be sure to talk with your doctor, especially if you take medications, have chronic health problems, or are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Need practical advice on diet and exercise? Want creative solutions for stress and other lifestyle issues? Discover even more healthy lifestyle topics at MayoClinic.org.

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Nutrition-wise: Sugar challenge: Cut the sweetness for 2 weeks
Can you give up added sugar and artificial sweeteners for a time? Try giving your palate a cleanse with this two-week test.

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