How to Use in moderation in a Sentence

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  • Of course, salad, vegetables, fruit (in moderation), nuts, meat, and fish are healthy foods in general.
    — Philipp Wehsack, Glamour, 15 July 2024
  • Despite the controversy over the cholesterol in eggs, experts agree that eggs are a nutritious addition to a heart-healthy diet in moderation.
    — Kathi Valeii Published, Verywell Health, 3 July 2024
  • Until then, keep calm and browse on — in moderation, of course.
    — Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 21 Mar. 2024
  • Like many good things in life, hot weather is best in moderation.
    — Erica Sloan, SELF, 21 June 2024
  • Oil in moderation, even if it’s refined, isn’t bad for you.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2023
  • Though when consumed in moderation and as a part of a balanced and healthy diet, it can be enjoyed once in a while.
    — Lauren Manaker Ms, Rdn, Ld, Health, 5 Dec. 2023
  • But for most low-risk people, your outdoor air will be safe to breathe in moderation.
    — Natalie Wallington, Popular Science, 7 June 2023
  • But as a tea, and in moderation, chamomile can help with sleep, relaxation and nausea.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2024
  • A lot of cultural foods tend to be fried, so enjoy them in moderation.
    — Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 10 Mar. 2024
  • As with all things, using a sauna blanket in moderation is best.
    — ELLE, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Just remember to do so in moderation and listen to your body.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 Dec. 2022
  • In general, most curly hair products will be fine to use in moderation.
    — Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 22 July 2023
  • That's not to say children should never use these medications in moderation and at the right dose.
    — Ada Fenick, Parents, 20 Sep. 2023
  • Instead, choose liquid vegetable oils and, like with all fats, use them in moderation.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2023
  • However, both of these types of fats should be consumed in moderation.
    — Elizabeth Pratt, Health, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Enjoy flavored nuts, such as those that are candied, glazed, or honied, in moderation.
    — Selene Yeager, Health, 24 Feb. 2024
  • Most people can make drinking in moderation part of a healthy lifestyle in a variety of ways, experts say.
    — TIME, 27 Dec. 2023
  • The current evidence suggests, in the case of soy, that the health benefits of eating unprocessed forms of soy in moderation outweigh the risks.
    — Marygrace Taylor, Good Housekeeping, 14 Nov. 2022
  • Mushroom coffee can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a healthy lifestyle.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 30 Jan. 2023
  • Everything showers, in moderation, can be a great way to practice self-care.
    — Julia Ries, Health, 16 Mar. 2023
  • For most people, though, caffeine is safe in moderation.
    — Joanna Thompson, Scientific American, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Food is meant to be enjoyed, in moderation and in autonomy.
    — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 10 Jan. 2024
  • Eating a variety of healthy foods in moderation can prevent the health risks of obesity.
    — Jessica Dulong, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024
  • As someone who loves going out to eat and trying new foods, the Ocean's 8 star says she's also been eating in moderation in order to maintain the results of her workouts.
    — Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 10 May 2023
  • Drinking in moderation for those of legal age, defined as two or fewer drinks in a day for men and one or fewer drinks in a day for women, can help curb these longer-term health problems.
    — Alexa Mikhail, Fortune, 1 Jan. 2023
  • For adults, drinking energy drinks in moderation – say, to replace a morning cup of coffee – is okay.
    — USA TODAY, 9 July 2023
  • The goal is to allow sweets in moderation, and teach kids balance, which may look different for every family.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 5 Apr. 2024
  • Use in moderation, depending on your hair type and texture.
    — Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 25 Aug. 2022
  • Ghee has a lot of calories—one tablespoon contains around 120 calories—so it should be consumed in moderation.
    — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 20 June 2024
  • Eat dairy and red meat in moderation, and incorporate several vegetarian meals each week with beans and/or legumes as the base of the main dish.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2023

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