Nutrition Basics

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Are Rye and Rye Products (Such as Whiskey and Pumpernickel) Gluten-Free?

Nutrition Information for Breads and Grains
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Frozen, Canned and Jarred Foods Are Healthy — Unless You’re Making These 8 Buying Mistakes

Food and Health
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5 Grocery Shopping Mistakes You’re Making — and How to Avoid Them

Food and Health
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Crackers Aren't Always Gluten-Free — Here Are 6 Trusted Brands to Buy (and How to Make Your Own)

Nutrition Information for Desserts and Snacks
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What Really Happens to Your Body When You Start Eating Healthier

Healthy Eating
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Not a Coffee Drinker? These 6 Delicious Drinks Will Energize You in the A.M.

Beverages and Health
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How to Ferment Fruits and Veggies at Home for Better Gut Health

Food and Health
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5 Healthy Canned Foods You Haven’t Tried Before — and Delicious Ways to Use Them

Food and Health
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White Rice Packs Some Nutrients — but How Does It Compare to Other Grains?

Nutrition Facts
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Spending Too Much on Food? Download These 6 Free Apps to Save Some Cash

Food and Health
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What Really Happens to Your Body When You Eat Processed Foods

Food and Health
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Stay Hydrated With These 10 Water-Rich Foods Low in Calories

Food and Health
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Fiber Can Help You Poop, but Its Benefits Go Beyond the Bathroom

Fiber
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Hydrate the Healthy Way With This Guide to Good-for-You Drinks, From Alcohol to Coffee

Beverages and Health
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10 Foods Under 10 Calories You Should Be Eating More Of

Food and Health
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Your Step-by-Step Guide to Freezing Meat, Poultry and Seafood (and How Long They Last)

Food and Health
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These 8 Plant-Based Burgers Are Perfect for Your Weekend Cookout

Food and Health
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Why Racism in Nutrition Is Such a Big Problem — and What We Can Do About It

Food and Health
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Upgrade Your Weekend Barbecue With These 6 Sauces and Toppings Dietitians Rave About

Food and Health
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Why Zinc Is So Important for a Healthy Immune System — and How to Get More

Food and Health
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Blackberries: The High-Fiber Fruit That Can Support Weight Loss and Bone Health

Nutrition Facts
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Don't Have a Supplement Routine? Start With These 6 Essentials

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Is the Common Food Additive Maltodextrin Gluten-Free?

Food and Health
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14 Black-Owned Healthy Food and Drink Brands to Start (and Continue) Supporting

Food and Health
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Butter 101: Benefits, Calories and How to Make It From Scratch

Nutrition Facts
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Cabbage Is a Low-Cal Veggie With Major Benefits — Here's How to Eat More (Besides Making Slaw)

Nutrition Facts
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Yes, Hot Dogs Provide Protein — but You'll Want to Limit Them at Summer Cookouts

Nutrition Facts
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CSAs Are the Best Way to Get Fresh Produce — Without Going to the Store

Food and Health
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Grocery Bill Too High? Try These 13 Simple Strategies to Slash the Total Cost

Food and Health
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Edamame: The High-Protein, Nutrient-Dense Food Your Diet Is Missing

Nutrition Facts
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Get More Plant-Based Omega-3s With These 10 Brilliant Cooking and Baking Hacks

Food and Health
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Oranges: The High-Fiber Fruit That Can Support Your Immune System and Skin Health

Nutrition Facts
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The Supplements to Take Before, During and After Your Workouts to Supercharge Your Fitness Routine

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Everything You Need to Know About Blueberries — One of the Most Antioxidant-Rich Foods

Nutrition Facts
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The 5 Best Vitamin D Supplements for Your Health Goals

Vitamins and Supplements
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Not All Marshmallows Are Gluten-Free — Here Are 3 Trusted Brands to Try

Nutrition Information for Desserts and Snacks
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Sausage Packs Protein — but You'll Want to Limit It at Barbecues and Breakfast

Nutrition Facts
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Grief Is Overwhelming: Here’s How to Make Sure You’re Still Getting the Nutrients You Need

Food and Health
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Frozen Dinners Can Make for a Healthy Meal — as Long as You Choose the Right One

Food and Health
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What Really Happens to Your Body When You Don't Get Enough Vitamin D

Vitamins and Supplements
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Cottage Cheese Is a Cheap, High-Protein Snack That’s Also Great for Cooking

Nutrition Facts
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Walnuts: The Low-Carb Snack That Packs More Omega-3s Than Any Other Nut

Nutrition Facts
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Everything You Need to Know About Food Ingredients and Additives

Food and Health
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How to Enjoy Cream Cheese the Healthy Way (Even if You Have Lactose Intolerance)

Nutrition Facts
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Skip the Grocery Store and DIY These 5 Foods (From Yogurt to Bread) at Home

Food and Health
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Plums Are a 30-Calorie Snack That Can Help Keep You Regular

Nutrition Facts
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Salt and Sodium Aren't the Same Thing — so Which One Should You Be Worried About?

Food and Health
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Artificial and Natural Flavors Are More Alike Than You Think — but Are They Safe to Eat?

Food and Health
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Make High-Protein, Fiber-Rich Pinto Beans Your Diet Staple

Nutrition Facts
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These 8 Healthy Proteins Will Last the Longest in Your Fridge

Food and Health
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Pecans 101: Research-Backed Benefits and Tasty Ways to Eat More

Nutrition Facts
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Are the Food Dyes in Packaged Snacks and Meals Safe to Eat?

Food and Health
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Fridge too Full? These Are the Fruits and Veggies You Should Use First

Food and Health
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Should You Wash Fresh Produce With Anything Other Than Water?

Food and Health
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Stuck Home and Can't Stop Stress Eating? Dietitians Share 7 Tips to Help

Kelly Plowe, MS, RDN
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These 10 Healthy Foods Will Last the Longest in Your Fridge

Food and Health
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Bell Peppers Are Nutrient-Dense and Low in Calories — Here's How to Eat More

Nutrition Facts
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Should You Really Drink Ginger Ale When You’re Sick?

Beverages and Health
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Arugula Has Major Health Benefits — Here's How to Eat More (Besides Making Salad)

Nutrition Facts
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What’s the Difference Between Added Sugar and Natural Sugar?

Carbs
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10 Nutrients You're Probably Not Getting Enough of — and What to Do About It

Vitamins and Minerals in Food
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The FIFO Food Storage Method Can Help You Keep Food Fresher (and Actually Use It All)

Food and Health
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7 Cottage-Cheese Recipes That Have as Much Protein as Chicken Breast

Protein
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The 5 Best Greens Powders, According to a Dietitian

Vitamins and Supplements
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The 8 Foods Dietitians Always Buy at Aldi Are All Under $6

Food and Health
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The 11 Healthiest Fast-Food Options When You're On the Go

Nutrition Information for Restaurants
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5 Healthy Food Swaps to Help Support Your Immune System

Food and Health
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Is It Bad to Eat the Same Thing Every Day?

Healthy Eating
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Is Rice Good or Bad for You?

Carbs
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Which Parts of the Nutrition Facts Label Are Most Important?

Nutrition Facts
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How Can I Stop Sugar Cravings for Good?

Healthy Eating
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Is Eating Fortified Food the Same Thing as Taking a Supplement?

Vitamins and Supplements