Nutrition

A close view of a bowl full of fresh red cherries with stems
Can People With Diabetes Eat Cherries?
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A glass of Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding with blueberries on top on a marble counter next to a red spoon and white dish towel
6 Whole30 Breakfasts Ready in 10 Minutes or Less
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The 6 Best Multivitamins for Women Over 50
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The 6 Best Supplements for Men Over 60
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Does Water Make You Gain Weight? How to Avoid Water Retention
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The 5 Best Recovery Drinks for Runners, According to Experts
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8 Side Effects of Carbonated Water, and 3 Claims to Stop Believing
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an overhead photo of a white bowl of gluten-free quinoa with spinach, sprouts, pear, lime and cucumber with an avocado and lime sliced on the counter next to the bowl
Is a Gluten-Free Diet Healthy if You Don't Have Celiac Disease?
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Should You Take Vitamins With or Without Food?
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6 Decadent Chocolate Desserts With 5 Grams of Sugar or Less
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11 Simple and Scrumptious Split Pea Recipes
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7 Negative Side Effects of a Vitamin C Overdose
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How Many Calories Are in One Small Avocado?
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14 Gluten-Free Chip Brands to Snack On
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Tryptophan-rich grilled chicken breasts with thyme, garlic and lemon slices on a grill pan
12 Foods High in Tryptophan for Better Sleep
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What Happens if You Eat Too Many Cherries?
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What Is Erythritol? Benefits, Side Effects and More
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5 Side Effects of Sleepytime Tea (and Whether It Actually Works)
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stevia in a glass bowl.
All the Stevia Pros and Cons You Should Know Before Using It
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How Bad Is It Really to Eat Tilapia?
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Fried puffball mushrooms on a white plate with a fork
How to Cook Puffball Mushrooms, According to Chefs
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A diabetes-friendly side dish of baked sweet potato wedges on a silver baking tray, sprinkled with herbs and spices.
Are Sweet Potatoes or Yams Better for Blood Sugar?
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The 5 Best Vegan Breakfast Sausage Brands, According to Dietitians
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How Bad Is It Really to Drink Coffee When You’re Hungover?
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Two bad athletes drinking All Sport carbonated drink while exercising outside in a park
5 Potential Effects of Carbonated Drinks on Exercising
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The Protein Content in Mushrooms vs. Meat
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Can Certain Vitamins Cause Hives or Skin Rashes?
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Grilled corn with toppings
If You Have Diabetes, Is It Bad to Eat Corn?
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Is Pineapple Juice Acidic? Here's What You Need to Know
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What Really Happens to Your Body When You Drink Bulletproof Coffee
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Sauteed magnesium- and potassium-rich Swiss chard on a black plate with a fork
8 Foods High in Magnesium and Potassium for Healthy Blood Pressure
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Man eating Croque Madame sandwich with cheese and fried egg
6 Common Foods That Inhibit Iron Absorption
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What Really Happens to Your Body When You Drink Coffee Every Day
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The One Fruit Sleep Experts Want You to Eat More Often
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How to Cook Crookneck Squash: Tips for Prep, Freezing and More
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How to Cook Corned Beef in an Electric Roaster Oven
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4 Reasons the Glycemic Index Is Outdated, and What to Focus on Instead
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Can You Take Unmarked Vitamins on a Plane?
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Does Water Expire? What to Know Before Drinking That Old Bottle of Water
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20 Foods High in Fructose (That Aren't Only Fruits and Vegetables)
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The 7 Best Low-Calorie Protein Bars (That Actually Taste Good)
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A Guide to Non-GMO Foods and Where to Find Them
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6 Possible Side Effects of Asparagus, Including Gas and Bloating
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Homemade Spicy Margarita with Limes
Types of Alcohol With No Sugars or Carbs
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Is Crystal Light Bad for You? Pros, Cons and FAQs
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Vegan bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich cut in half on wooden board
The 7 Best Vegan Bacon Brands, According to Dietitians
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Is Corned Beef Healthy? Calories, Nutrition and More
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This Easy Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup Is the Most Comforting High-Protein Meal
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A white bowl of yellow Detox Soup with veggies and lemon
20 Comforting Soup Recipes to Try When You're Sick (That Aren't Chicken Noodle)
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Everything You Need to Know About Muslim Dietary Restrictions
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Woman drinking glass of vitamin C orange juice before going to sleep
Will Taking Vitamin C Help You Sleep Better?
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Roasted pork loin with whole grain mustard on a cutting board next to knife and fork.
How to Cook Pork Tenderloin So It's Tender, According to a Chef
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When Do I Stop Taking Prenatal Vitamins?
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Which Fish Has the Highest and Lowest Mercury Levels?
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Woman's hands taking a potato chip from a bowl while she's working on a laptop
The 8 Worst Foods for Anxiety, and What to Eat Instead
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Want to Age Well? Blend These 15 High-Protein Smoothies
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The One Pre-Workout Snack Sports Dietitians Want You to Eat More Often
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What Really Happens to Your Body When You Eat Processed Foods
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12 Cheap Meal Plans You Can Get Delivered to Your Door for Healthy Meals All Week
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top view of two bowls of green vegetable pasta and a smaller bowl of green salad on a green tablecloth
What Is the Green Mediterranean Diet, and Should You Try It?
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Want a Healthy Coffee Creamer? Know the Best and Worst Options
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Young man drinking creatine from a shaker bottle in a kitchen
Is It Safe to Drink Alcohol While Taking Creatine? A Sports Dietitian Explains
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Barbecued pork ribs
The 5 Best Barbecue Sauces to Buy (and 4 to Avoid)
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bowl of chocolate oat granola or muesli with nuts, berries, dried fruits and honey
11 Healthy Fortified Cereals and 10 to Avoid
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Eating raw oats in yogurt with strawberries
Is Eating Raw Oats and Uncooked (Dry) Oatmeal Healthy and Safe?
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10 High-Protein Foods That Are Good for Your Heart
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Hard-boiled eggs being shelled in kitchen
This Is How Long Hard-Boiled Eggs Can Sit Out Unrefrigerated
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What Is Fast Food, Exactly?
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Slices of ripe peaches that haven't turned brown in a white bowl
How to Keep Peaches From Turning Brown: Pro Tips and Recipes to Try
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Woman hand holding vitamin B6 pills and medicine
Vitamin B6 Toxicity Symptoms: What to Look for and When to Call Your Doctor
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a barbecue beef brisket with barbecue sauce and watercress leaves on a sweet bun on a black plate
How to Cook Tender Brisket in the Oven, and Tips for Shredding It
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4 Side Effects of Stopping Creatine
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