Nutrition Basics

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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

Healthy Eating
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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
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Why You Should Stop Thinking of Food in Terms of Calories You Need to Burn

Nutrition Facts
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7 Healthy Foods for Your Liver That Help It Do Its Job

Food and Health
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7 Tasty Ways to Get Probiotics Outside the Dairy Aisle

Food and Health
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Looking to Build a Stronger Butt? Here Are 5 Foods to Eat (and 2 to Avoid)

Food and Health
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Are Rice Krispies Gluten-Free?

Nutrition Information for Breads and Grains
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The One Protein Dietitians Want You to Eat More Often

Food and Health
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The 9 Essential Amino Acids and Why Your Body Needs Them

Protein
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4 Fat Mistakes You’re Probably Making — and How to Fix Them

Fats
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This Iodine-Rich Functional Ingredient Will Replace Salt in Your Diet

Food and Health
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Top 5 Worst Foods for Your Heart, According to a Dietitian

Food and Health
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Why This Dietitian Wants You to Stop Counting Carbs and Start Tracking Net Carbs Instead

Carbs
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Your Go-To Guide to Healthier Food Swaps and Cooking Substitutions

Food and Health
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A Dietitian Weighs in on Trader Joe's Most Popular Products of the Year

Food and Health
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What’s the Difference Between Soluble and Insoluble Fiber, and Do You Really Need Both?

Fiber
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Add This Ingredient to Any Dish for a Serious Vitamin B Boost

Nutrition Facts
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Get 50 Percent More Fiber by Eating This One Thing Every Day

Fiber
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9 Plant-Based Foods That Pack More Protein Than an Egg

Protein
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Struggling to Poop? Here Are 5 Foods That Can Cause Constipation (and 6 That Keep Things Moving)

Food and Health
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How Bad Is It Really That Nightshade Fruits and Veggies Cause Inflammation?

Food and Health
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Quinoa: The High-Protein, High-Fiber Pantry Staple You're Missing Out On

Food and Health
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7 Ways to Eat More Quinoa at Every Meal (Because It’s So Darn Good for You)

Healthy Eating
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These 10 Metabolism-Igniting, High-Protein Foods Cost Less Than $1.50 Per Serving

Protein
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4 Protein Mistakes You're Probably Making — and How to Fix Them

Protein
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Everything You Need to Know to Find the Best Plant-Based Protein Powder for You

Protein
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Can’t Sleep Well? You Might Be Lacking These 5 Nutrients

Food and Health
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If You're Trying to Lower Your Cholesterol, This May Be the Most Important Place to Start

Fiber
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4 Carb Mistakes You're Probably Making — and How to Fix Them

Carbs
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Are Personalized Vitamins Worth the Hype?

Vitamins and Supplements
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Fuel-Your-Fit Challenge Week 1: The Best Carbs for Cardio Workouts

Carbs
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Fuel-Your-Fit Challenge Week 2: The Best Proteins for Strength Training

Protein