(HealthDay News) -- Ditching pasta or rice in favor of fruit and vegetables can help you shed pounds and feel healthier.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests:
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Extra fruit and veggies will help you feel full and satisfied, while cutting back on calories.
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Fruit and vegetables contain vitamins and minerals, fiber and other substances that are key to good health.
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Steam veggies, using low-cal dressings. Add herbs and spices for more flavor.
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Choose whole fruit over dried, which loses a lot of the original fiber.
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Make sure your dinner plate is a typical size, not larger than it should be.
