Make sure that you eat lots of nutrient-dense foods such as whole grains, low-fat dairy and brightly colored fruits and vegetables, both for your health and your baby's.

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Stick to foods closest to their natural state like vegetables, nuts, lean protein, whole fruit, plain low-fat dairy, whole grains like barley, brown rice and quinoa, and healthy oils.

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The staples of the Volumetrics plan -- water-rich foods like brothy soups, fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, lean meat, and fish -- not only help control hunger by filling you up, but they also do it on fewer calories.

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Oatmeal is a terrific source of heart-healthy whole grains, and I commend you for making the effort to include oats in your diet on a regular basis.

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The coach told Rose to try a diet without wheat, dairy, or refined sugar, emphasizing instead fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, and gluten-free whole grains such as brown rice and quinoa.

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That year it committed to substantially improving the nutritional profile of two-thirds of its products by 2012, a goal it met by adding more whole grains and other better-for-you products.

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The diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy products, which can help protect your heart.

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In addition to healthy fats, whole grains and low-fat dairy, it is important to consume a variety of fruits and vegetables to ensure that you are getting all the vitamins and minerals that you need on a daily basis.

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For almost every meal, stick to a well-rounded and nutritious diet filled with vegetables, fruits, whole grains and a calorie count based around your needs and goals.

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They know they should be sitting down to family meals with fresh vegetables and whole grains, but instead they consume what comes out of vending machines and fast-food restaurants.

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You also can look for an FDA-approved health claim on breakfast cereals if at least half the cereal is made with whole grains.

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Although the food questionnaires used in the study did not ask about specific brands of cereals, popular brand-name cereals made from refined grains include varieties of Corn Flakes, Special K, and Rice Krispies, while examples of whole-grain cereals include Cheerios, shredded wheat, and bran.

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Cereals made from whole grains appear to protect against hypertension slightly more than those made from refined grains (which have had their fiber- and nutrient-rich parts removed), the study found.

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