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- Meet the SuperTracker Feb. 8, 2012 - Interested in a personalized diet and exercise plan? Then check out SuperTracker, an interactive tool to complement the MyPlate food guide.
- Alzheimer's: Can a Mediterranean diet lower my risk? Feb. 7, 2012 - Alzheimer's — Learn about the benefits of the Mediterranean diet.
- E. coli: How can I tell if food is contaminated? Feb. 4, 2012 - E. coli doesn't affect the way a food looks, smells or tastes.
- Healthy chocolate — Dream or reality? Feb. 4, 2012 - Healthy chocolate? Yes! In moderation, chocolate — especially dark chocolate — may help prevent heart disease.
- Multigrain vs. whole grain: Which is healthier? Feb. 4, 2012 - Multigrain means more than one grain, while whole grain means the whole kernel is used.
- Quick start for a healthy heart Feb. 1, 2012 - Take this two-week challenge for a quick start to a healthy heart.
- Healthy heart for life: Avoiding heart disease Jan. 31, 2012 - Preventing heart disease begins with small steps. Find out more about maintaining a healthy heart.
- Grass-fed beef: What are the heart-health benefits? Jan. 25, 2012 - Grass-fed beef may have heart-health benefits that conventional beef doesn't. Find out more.
- Questions about nutrition — Top 5 FAQs Jan. 25, 2012 - Who doesn't have questions about nutrition? Our dietitians answer five of the most common diet questions.
- Restaurant trends — What's on the menu for 2012? Jan. 17, 2012 - If predicted restaurant trends pan out, expect to see healthier options on menus in 2012.
- Eggs: Are they good or bad for my cholesterol? Jan. 12, 2012 - Get the straight facts about eggs and cholesterol.

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