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A diagnosis of acid reflux no longer means saying goodbye to all of your favorite fruits. These super foods are an important part of a healthy diet. Fruits are usually low in fat and rich in the sort of fiber that can protect against acid reflux.

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Talk about a morning perk! New research shows that coffee may jumpstart your body’s fat-burning potential. 

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Instead of quitting sugar cold turkey, try this 4-week success plan that slowly ciphers the sweet stuff out of your diet. Enjoy!

Dream Big: Quit Sugar

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Welcome to our new HealthCentral series, where we challenge you to a big goal every month—then help you get there through actionable steps on Move-the-Needle Mondays each week. Whether your dreams of self-improvement involve fitness, food, or feeling your emotional best, we’ve got something for you. Let’s get started!

Dream Big—and Get There This Month

Because good things come in threes, it's time for the third week of your Dream Big challenge. We've got all the details (and the science) to help you take your health to the next level.

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Are you ready for week two of your Dream Big challenge? Let’s get serious about more pushups, less sugar, and better sleep, starting now.

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Get Ready for Move-the-Needle Monday!

Are you ready for week two of your Dream Big challenge? Let’s get serious about holding a plank, eating straight from the food pyramid, and meditating, starting now.

This is it—the final step forward in this month's Dream Big challenge. Ready to cross the finish line? Get your week four plan, here.

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