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Can you please talk about which is generally healthier - food that is low in calories, sugar or fat?

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Balanced diet: A diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils, low fat milk products; low in saturated fats; no tobacco and no more than one drink a day is generally considered healthy.

Answered 6/22/2013

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