If you open your refrigerator door and a pile of junk food tumbles out, your chances of eating healthy are slim.
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Your eating habits are only as good as your supply of food. Whether you want to lose weight, maintain a healthy weight or just clean up your diet — registered dietitian Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RD, LD, gives advice on how you should stock and arrange your refrigerator for success.
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