Nutrition Basics

By Tiffany Curtis
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Over the shoulder view of a young person shopping for supplements in the pharmacy
5 Red Flags That a Supplement Is Unsafe or Ineffective
Nutrition
By Lacey Muinos
Person making healthy whole grain breakfast of oats with fruit in a white bowl on countertop.
9 Reasons Dietitians Want You to Eat More Whole Grains
Nutrition
By Sarah Pflugradt
man is taking a lunch break eating noodles at desk while working from home
This Is the Best Time of Day to Eat Carbs
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By Madeleine H. Burry
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The 35 Best Whole Foods Products, According to Dietitians
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By Sarah Pflugradt
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close view of a person holding a glass of water and a turmeric pill in their hands
The 7 Best Turmeric Supplements to Help Fight Inflammation
Nutrition
By Anthea Levi
Custom mixed media image showing hand saying no to a cup of caffeinated coffee
What Really Happens to Your Body When You Quit Caffeine
Nutrition
By Molly Triffin
illustration showing dish soap next to dirty sponge
How Bad Is It Really to Never Replace Your Kitchen Sponge?
Nutrition
By Kelly Plowe
Brussels sprout, broccoli and cauliflower chopped on a wooden cutting board resting on a wooden table.
3 Major Health Benefits of Cruciferous Vegetables
Nutrition
By Lacey Muinos
Homemade Bowl of Chili with beans and scallions
The One Protein Cardiologists Want You to Eat More Often
Nutrition
By Tiffany Curtis
leftover chicken teriyaki meal prep lunch box containers with broccoli, rice and carrots
How Long Are Leftovers Good for in the Fridge or Freezer?
Nutrition
By Joanna Foley
Manganese-rich oysters served with white wine,.
16 Foods High in Manganese for Immune Support
Nutrition
By Karla Walsh
Fish Oil Pills Bursting From a Whole Fresh Mackerel.
The 7 Best Fish Oil Supplements to Get More Omega-3s
Nutrition
By Diana Bruk and Madeleine Burry
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Best protein powders in a row on yellow background, including Now Foods, Gainful and Ascent
The 15 Best Protein Powders for Every Health Goal
Nutrition
By Molly Triffin
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How Bad Is It Really to Never Clean Your Oven?
Nutrition
By Diana Bruk
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collage of 3 whey protein powders
The 7 Best Whey Protein Powders, According to a Dietitian
Nutrition
By Anthea Levi
Perfectly seared niacin-rich tuna steak on a wooden cutting board
22 Tasty Foods High in Niacin for More Energy
Nutrition
By Jaime Osnato
man's hand reaching for strawberries in bowl
If You Want a Sharper Mind, Eat These 5 Nutrients Daily
Nutrition
By Kelsey Lorencz, RDN
pieces of fresh Cantaloupe melon on wooden background
Cantaloupe Nutrition: Benefits, Risks, Recipes and More
Nutrition
By Kelsey Lorencz, RDN
Grilled eggplant and sauce tzatziki on a light background, top view. Baked aubergine
Eggplant Nutrition: Benefits, Risks, Recipes and More
Nutrition
By Jaime Osnato
Older couple sharing food while dining together in a restaurant
5 Ways Your Nutritional Needs Change as You Age, and What to Do About It
Nutrition
By Anthea Levi
Barbecued thiamin-rich pork spare ribs in cherry sauce
15 Foods High in Thiamin for Better Energy Levels
Nutrition
By Amanda Gardner
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Whole and cut fresh figs, as an example of food high in rutin
Rutin: Benefits, Risks, Dosage and Diet Sources
Nutrition
By Anthea Levi
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biotin-rich beef liver in bowl on wooden table
10 Foods High in Biotin for Healthy Hair, Skin and Nails
Nutrition
By Tiffany Ayuda
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What Really Happens to Your Body When You Don’t Get Enough Fiber
Nutrition
By Anthea Levi
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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
Nutrition
By Maria Masters
Assortment of chocolate candies, white, dark, milk chocolate Sweets background
Candy Nutrition: The Ultimate Guide
Nutrition
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
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Grilled choline-rich steak on table
20 Foods High in Choline for Plant-Based and Meat-Eaters Alike
Nutrition
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
Nutrition
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)
Nutrition
By Kelsey Kloss
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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
Nutrition
By Laura Newcomer
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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 5 Best Zinc Supplements for Immune and Metabolism Support
Nutrition
By Anthea Levi
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Custom graphic showing woman taking fish oil pill
What Really Happens to Your Body When You Take Fish Oil
Nutrition
By April Benshosan and Courtney Leiva
collage of food and kitchen items on sale for Labor Day on burnt orange background
The 9 Best Food and Kitchen Labor Day Sales You Don’t Want to Miss
Nutrition
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
a collage of three of the best digestive enzyme supplements on a pink and green background
The 5 Best Digestive Enzyme Supplements of 2023
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
Nutrition
By Chaunie Brusie, BSN, RN
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Saw Palmetto Capsules Spilled from a Bottle
Saw Palmetto: A Look at the Potential Benefits and Side Effects
Nutrition
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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
Nutrition
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 Amanda Gardner
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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
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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
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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
6 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
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Raw selenium-rich Brazil Nuts in bowl
21 Foods High in Selenium for Thyroid Health
Nutrition
By Kelsey Lorencz, RDN
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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

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