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Stay away from most packaged breads.

Whole foods mean minimally processed foods — and the water, energy, and packaging savings that goes with them.
 

The revised food label on most products now gives you the tools to make healthy choices right in the supermarket.
 

Part of the USDA dietary guidelines identifies foods you should dial back on.
 

A research-backed consensus on what to eat and why.
 

You benefit two ways: Plants are rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and healthy fats. And plants replace the unhealthy processed foods in your diet.

Your mission is to find whole, minimally processed choices.

The latest dietary patterns focus on carbohydrates, fats, and proteins of the right type and in the right amounts.

It begins with a plant-based dietary pattern and the avoidance of processed foods.