in moderation

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: 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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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

Eating a variety of healthy foods in moderation can prevent the health risks of obesity. —Jessica Dulong, CNN, 9 Apr. 2024

Wine is an alcoholic beverage that can be healthy when drunk in moderation—variations of red such as pinot noir are among the healthiest wines. —Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 8 Apr. 2024

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

Until then, keep calm and browse on — in moderation, of course. —Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 21 Mar. 2024