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9 Healthy Substitutions for Your Diet
Smart Swaps for a Healthier Diet
Smart Swaps for a Healthier Diet

By Joelle Klein

You are what you eat, and a healthy body starts with a healthy diet. And while there’s always room for the occasional cheat or treat in any diet plan, there are some foods that can seriously derail your diet. Here are nine smart swaps you can make to keep the taste and lose the waste.

 

Joelle Klein is a Denver-based freelance writer specializing in health, nutrition and fitness topics.

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