Boiling down the dietary guidelines

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A healthy-eating pattern is one that includes:

A variety of vegetables — dark green, red and orange, legumes (beans and peas), starchy and other
Fruits, especially whole fruits
Grains, at least half of which are whole grains
Fat-free or low-fat dairy, including milk, yogurt and cheese, and fortified soy beverages
A variety of protein foods, including seafood, lean meats and poultry, eggs, legumes (beans and peas), and nuts, seeds and soy products
Oils, including those from plants, and those that occur naturally in nuts, seeds, seafood, olives and avocados