In one study, Dr. Polivy and colleagues put chronic dieters on a moderate diet for two weeks.

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The first step is to moderate diet and habits.

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Dr Ignarro recommended a combination of moderate exercise, low fat diet and easily available dietary supplements.

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I've learned to eat a healthy diet and keep up a moderate exercise routine, take my medication and rely on love and support from my family to get through the tough times.

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You can mix in other foods with a moderate glycemic index in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

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The authors said the benefits of the Mediterranean diet may be explained by several different factors, including moderate alcohol consumption, low consumption of meat, and high consumption of vegetables, fruits, nuts, legumes, fish, and olive oil.

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