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Cleveland Clinic Neighborhood Health Talk: 'Right-Size' Yourself for a Healthier Future

Discover what a healthy diet can do for you and those you love —today and for the rest of your life. Get valuable guidance from experts at free Neighborhood Health Talks, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Go! Foods in partnership with Dave’s Markets.

You are what you eat 
Eating well is the cornerstone of health. Scientific evidence proves that a healthy diet can lower the risks of major diseases and chronic conditions:

• Eating plenty of vegetables, fruits and whole grains can help to lower risks of obesity, heart disease, certain cancers and diabetes.
• Avoiding saturated and trans fats can improve cholesterol and lowerthe risk of heart disease.
• A weight loss of just 5 to 7 percent by decreasing fat intake can reduce the risk of diabetes.Learn how to choose foods that can maximize your health, and discover how to shop healthier for your family.

For more information about Go! Foods, visit clevelandclinicwellness.com/goguidelines

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