Nutrition Basics

By Anthea Levi
A bowl of hearty, beta-carotene-rich sweet potatoes with fresh rosemary sprigs on a white wooden table.
10 Foods High in Beta-Carotene for Plant-Based Vitamin A
Nutrition
By Brierley Horton, MS, RD
Omega-3-rich grilled salmon with mango-avocado salsa on a white plate
Omega-3s: The Anti-Inflammatory Nutrient Dietitians Want You to Eat More
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By Maria Masters
Colorful candies in oval white containers and scattered on wooden table
Candy Nutrition: The Ultimate Guide
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By Bojana Galic
Ham and Cheese Sandwich on Whole Grain Bread
Why a Dietitian Wants You to Eat Less Deli Meat
Nutrition
By Kelsey Casselbury
Grilled choline-rich steak on table
20 Foods High in Choline for Plant-Based and Meat-Eaters Alike
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By Brierley Horton, MS, RD
Food storage containers and a silicone produce storage back over yellow and green background.
The 11 Best Produce Savers That Actually Extend the Life of Your Veggies
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By Kelly Plowe, MS, RDN
woman's hand holding cereal bar on pastel pink background
Do Shelf-Stable Probiotics Still Work in Foods That Aren't Refrigerated?
Nutrition
By Alena Kharlamenko, MS, RD, CDN
cholesterol-rich Shrimp Scampi with Pasta on plate
20 Foods High in Cholesterol (and Which to Eat or Limit)
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By Kelsey Kloss
Custom graphic showing calendar with different types of meat
How Bad Is It Really to Eat Meat Every Day?
Nutrition
By Kelsey Kloss
Woman pours honey over her unhealthy breakfast granola bowl, sitting at kitchen table.
The 5 Worst Breakfasts for Longevity, According to Aging Experts
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By Laura Newcomer
young woman working with laptop while eating probiotic yogurt in living room at home.
12 Foods High in Probiotics for Better Gut Health
Nutrition
By Jaime Osnato
Older couple preparing meal in kitchen with nutrients for longevity
If You Want to Age Well, Limit These 7 Nutrients Daily
Nutrition
By Madeleine H. Burry
zinc supplements on pink and green background
The 6 Best Zinc Supplements of 2021
Nutrition
By Anthea Levi
Custom graphic showing woman taking fish oil pill
What Really Happens to Your Body When You Take Fish Oil
Nutrition
By Courtney Leiva
hurom blender on counter with fall foods
The 4 Best Food and Kitchen Labor Day Sales You Don’t Want to Miss
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By Erin Flynn
woman deadlifting barbell in industrial-looking gym
Recovery 101: Your 3-Step Guide to Stronger Workouts
Nutrition
By Bojana Galic
Mixed media graphic of Paralympic volleyball player Kaleo Kanahele Maclay on the court
From the Volleyball Court to Her Coffee Shop: How Paralympian Kaleo Kanahele Maclay Fuels Her Busy Day
Nutrition
By Sarah Pflugradt
Three types of digestive enzyme supplements
The 5 Best Digestive Enzyme Supplements of 2021
Nutrition
By Bojana Galic
Mixed media graphic of Paralympic swimmer Mallory Weggemann in a pool in a streamline position with arms above head
Paralympian Mallory Weggemann’s Post-Workout Drink Makes Us Feel Like Kids Again (and Fuels Recovery)
Nutrition
By Anthea Levi
mixed graphic showing woman eating spicy pepper with flames
What Really Happens to Your Body When You Eat Spicy Food
Nutrition
By Anthea Levi
illustration showing hands gesturing no to fish on plate
How Bad Is It Really to Never Eat Fish?
Nutrition
By Bojana Galic
Close up of hands taking a vitamin or supplement from bottle
5 Supplement Mistakes Experts Want You to Avoid
Nutrition
By Jaime Osnato
Young smiling woman cooking in the kitchen, adding spices to dish to help reduce inflammation
10 Things Dietitians Do Every Day to Combat Inflammation
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By Chaunie Brusie, BSN, RN
Saw Palmetto Capsules Spilled from a Bottle
Saw Palmetto: A Look at the Potential Benefits and Side Effects
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By Erin Flynn
skateboard Nyjah Huston holding skateboard sitting on gray couch
Want More Energy? Here’s Everything a Pro Skateboarder Eats in a Day to Stay Fueled
Nutrition
By Jessica Migala
Hand forking into fried eggs (one of the foods that give you energy) on toast with salad and coffee on wooden table
20 Foods That Give You All-Day Energy
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By Bojana Galic
Team USA Olympic hurdler Kendra "Keni" Harrison in starting blocks on illustrated red track with blue background
The One Meal Olympic Hurdler Kendra Harrison Always Eats Before a Workout
Nutrition
By Jaime Osnato
Smiling young woman enjoying dinner date with friends in a restaurant
7 Dinner Hacks That Help Banish Nighttime Sugar Cravings
Nutrition
By Amanda Gardner
a sliced Rib Eye Steak, as an example of foods with tyrosine
Tyrosine: Uses, Sources, Benefits and Side Effects
Nutrition
By Jaime Osnato
young man sitting on couch with hands on his face, feeling tired
Feeling Drained? You Might Be Missing Out on These 6 Nutrients
Nutrition
By Heather Mayer Irvine
Cheese Board And Red Wine made up of histamine-rich foods
8 Foods High in Histamine to Limit if You Have Histamine Intolerance
Nutrition
By Jessica Migala
Older Couple Enjoying Meal Around Table At Home
If You Want to Age Well, Eat These 7 Nutrients Daily
Nutrition
By Kelsey Lorencz, RDN
hands mixing ingredients for baking, eggs and flour, two major food allergens
What the 9 Major Food Allergens Are, and Where They're Lurking
Nutrition
By Anthea Levi
Friends at the table enjoying salad, as an example of foods with vitamin K
The 3 Big Benefits of Vitamin K, and How to Get the Right Amount
Nutrition
By Anthea Levi
hand squeezing mustard over hotdog, one of the worst foods for longevity, outdoors
The 5 Worst Foods for Longevity, According to Aging Experts
Nutrition
By Jessica Migala
Man having lunch break eating a salad with nitrate-rich leafy greens for muscle building
The One Muscle-Building Nutrient Your Diet Is Probably Missing
Nutrition
By Anthea Levi
young woman drinking warm anti-bloating tea enjoying it while sitting in cafe.
15 Foods That Help With Bloating
Nutrition
By Kelsey Kloss
Stir-fried healthy tofu in bowl
Tofu Nutrition: Benefits, Risks, Recipes and More
Nutrition
By Jaime Osnato
Man using air fryer and laptop in kitchen
10 Air Fryer Mistakes You're Making (and How to Fix Them)
Nutrition
By Jaime Osnato
view of hand Cutting red onion on wooden board
6 Hacks to Cut Onions Without Crying
Nutrition
By Jaime Osnato
Woman in face mask using smartphone standing in store
10 Grocery List Apps That Make Shopping So Much Easier
Nutrition
By Courtney Leiva
field roast, Very Good Butchers, and lightlife vegan sausages
9 High-Protein Vegan Sausages Dietitians Love
Nutrition
By Kelsey Kloss
Healthy roasted sugar snap peas. Top view on a dark paddle board over slate
Sugar Snap Peas Nutrition: Benefits, Risks and How to Eat Them
Nutrition
By Kelsey Kloss
Vitamin B-rich salmon on cutting board
10 Foods High in Vitamin B for Plant-Based and Meat-Eaters Alike
Nutrition
By Kelsey Kloss
Fresh Cassava root on wooden table with blurred garden background. Copy space.
Yuca Nutrition: Benefits, Risks, Cooking Ideas and More
Nutrition
By Brierley Horton, MS, RD
Woman working in home office eating breakfast
The 9 Best Foods to Help You Focus
Nutrition
By Kelsey Kloss
sesame seeds in bowl on table with tahini and bread
Are Sesame Seeds Good for You? Nutrition, Benefits, Risks and Recipes
Nutrition
By Heather Mayer Irvine
Raw selenium-rich Brazil Nuts in bowl
20 Foods High in Selenium for Thyroid Health
Nutrition
By Kelsey Lorencz, RDN
bowl with fresh estrogen-rich edamames, a food high in phytoestrogens, ready to eat.
14 Foods High in Phytoestrogen That Are Really Good for You
Nutrition
By Jaime Osnato
Fresh Salad Dressing in jar with Rosemary, Garlic and Lemon
4 Surprising Foods That Can Make You Sick if You Don’t Store Them Correctly
Nutrition
By Kelsey Kloss
Zuccini slices
Zucchini Nutrition 101: Benefits, Risks, Recipes and Tips
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By Kelsey Kloss
Top view on green broccoli on wooden table showing harvesting season
Broccoli Nutrition 101: Health Benefits, Risks and Easy Recipes
Nutrition
By Kelsey Kloss
Healthy vegan bowl plant based meal with saponin-rich chickpeas
What Are Saponins and Are They Actually Bad for You?
Nutrition
By Brierley Horton, MS, RD
Preparing Homemade Spaghetti Bolognese
15 Surprising Foods With Added Sugar
Nutrition
By Heather Mayer Irvine
omega-6 rich Fresh Tofu and Spring Onions
10 Foods High in Omega-6 That Are Really Good for You
Nutrition
By Kelsey Lorencz
copper-rich fried liver with spices and cherry tomatoes on a cutting Board.
10 Top Foods High in Copper to Add to Your Diet
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By Jaime Osnato
man eating noodles from takeout carton in front of computer
8 Nutrition Mistakes to Avoid if You Want to Age Well
Nutrition
By Kelsey Kloss
Antioxidant-rich small red beans on table with spoon
19 Top Foods High in Antioxidants to Enjoy
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By Jaime Osnato
hand pouring oat milk into cup of iced coffee
6 Mistakes That Make Oat Milk Unhealthy
Nutrition
By Jenn Sinrich
Close-Up Of fiber-rich passionfruit In Bowl On Table
40 Foods High in Fiber for Good Gut Health
Nutrition
By Brierley Horton, MS, RD
Cropped image of couple of hands cutting onion and garlic on cutting board in kitchen
Why You Should Never Store Onions and Garlic in the Fridge
Nutrition
By Heather Mayer Irvine
homemade cream of leek soup with croutons in bowl on wooden board
Smart Swaps for the 8 Saltiest Foods on the Planet
Nutrition
By Kelsey Kloss
Polyphenol-rich cloves with spoon on wood table.
13 Tasty Foods High in Polyphenols to Stock Up On
Nutrition
By Kelsey Kloss
Carbohydrate-rich mashed sweet potatoes on wooden table
20 Foods High in Carbohydrates That Are Really Good for You
Nutrition
By Kelsey Kloss
Healthy Organic Quinoa Tabouli Salad
Quinoa vs. Brown Rice: Dietitians Explain Which Carb Is Healthier
Nutrition
By Maya Feller
Eating grilled vegan tofu and vegetable skewers
OK, But What Are Antioxidants Really?
Nutrition
By Heather Mayer Irvine
Bowl of vitamin E-rich sunflower seeds
14 Foods High in Vitamin E for Healthy Skin
Nutrition
By Tiffany Ayuda
Friends making a healthy meal in the kitchen
How Upcycled Food Can Help Combat Food Waste and Save You Money
Nutrition
By Tiffany Ayuda
custom graphic showing hands holding fork and knife with salmon on plate
How Bad Is It Really to Eat Farm-Raised Salmon?
Nutrition
By Bojana Galic
bowl of spaghetti with peas with Bragg nutritional yeast on the side
The 5 Best Nutritional Yeast Brands to Make Everything Taste Cheesy
Nutrition
By Brierley Horton, MS, RD
Healthy young woman in a kitchen with fruits and vegetables and juice
6 Foods That Can Change the Color of Your Pee
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By Heather Mayer Irvine
Healthy sautéed magnesium-rich spinach with minced garlic in white bowl on kitchen cloth
13 Foods High in Magnesium for Muscle and Nerve Health
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