in moderation
idiom
: in a way that is reasonable and not excessive : in a moderate way
She believes in doing things in moderation.
Some people say that drinking alcohol in moderation can be good for you.
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Other dark-colored foods, like blueberries and soy sauce, can also cause stains so they should be consumed in moderation or with water on hand.
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 15 May 2024
As a result, many seafood-monitoring groups consider tilapia safe to eat in moderation.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 11 May 2024
Overall, registered dietitians think these drinks are fine in moderation.
—Korin Miller, Health, 9 May 2024
Fruit juice contains beneficial vitamins, minerals and antioxidants when consumed in moderation, but too much will have high levels of sugar that may override their benefits, Wilde said.
—Cnn, The Mercury News, 9 May 2024
Folks shouldn't skip fruits and vegetables altogether, but Consumer Reports does recommend folks eat high-risk produce in moderation.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
Scott points out that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends providing rice cereal in moderation or avoiding it altogether due to its higher arsenic content.
—Jennifer D'angelo Friedman, Parents, 1 Apr. 2024
Drink wine–in moderation In Blue Zones, Buettner reveals people drink local wine, but in moderation.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2024
The emotional support water bottle has its perks, but even drinking water needs to be in moderation — and the reusable bottle should be cleaned regularly, Bober said.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 18 Feb. 2024
India Espy-Jones, Essence, 15 May 2024
As a result, many seafood-monitoring groups consider tilapia safe to eat in moderation.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 11 May 2024
Overall, registered dietitians think these drinks are fine in moderation.
—Korin Miller, Health, 9 May 2024
Fruit juice contains beneficial vitamins, minerals and antioxidants when consumed in moderation, but too much will have high levels of sugar that may override their benefits, Wilde said.
—Cnn, The Mercury News, 9 May 2024
Folks shouldn't skip fruits and vegetables altogether, but Consumer Reports does recommend folks eat high-risk produce in moderation.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
Scott points out that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends providing rice cereal in moderation or avoiding it altogether due to its higher arsenic content.
—Jennifer D'angelo Friedman, Parents, 1 Apr. 2024
Drink wine–in moderation In Blue Zones, Buettner reveals people drink local wine, but in moderation.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2024
The emotional support water bottle has its perks, but even drinking water needs to be in moderation — and the reusable bottle should be cleaned regularly, Bober said.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 18 Feb. 2024
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“In moderation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20moderation. Accessed 24 May. 2024.
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