Nutrition Basics

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6 High-Protein Vegan Sausages Dietitians Love
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Sugar Snap Peas Nutrition: Benefits, Risks and How to Eat Them
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Vitamin B-rich salmon on cutting board
10 Foods High in Vitamin B for Plant-Based and Meat-Eaters Alike
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Yuca Nutrition: Benefits, Risks, Cooking Ideas and More
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The 9 Best Foods to Help You Focus
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Are Sesame Seeds Good for You? Nutrition, Benefits, Risks and Recipes
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Raw selenium-rich Brazil Nuts in bowl
21 Foods High in Selenium for Thyroid Health
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14 Foods High in Phytoestrogen That Are Really Good for You
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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
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Zuccini slices
Zucchini Nutrition 101: Benefits, Risks, Recipes and Tips
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Broccoli Nutrition 101: Health Benefits, Risks and Easy Recipes
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Healthy vegan bowl plant based meal with saponin-rich chickpeas
What Are Saponins and Are They Actually Bad for You?
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Preparing Homemade Spaghetti Bolognese
15 Surprising Foods With Added Sugar
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omega-6 rich Fresh Tofu and Spring Onions
10 Foods High in Omega-6 That Are Really Good for You
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copper-rich fried liver with spices and cherry tomatoes on a cutting Board.
11 Top Foods High in Copper to Add to Your Diet
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8 Nutrition Mistakes to Avoid if You Want to Age Well
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Antioxidant-rich small red beans on table with spoon
19 Foods High in Antioxidants to Eat More Often
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6 Mistakes That Make Oat Milk Unhealthy
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Close-Up Of fiber-rich passionfruit In Bowl On Table
40 Foods High in Fiber for Good Gut Health
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Why You Should Never Store Onions and Garlic in the Fridge
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homemade cream of leek soup with croutons in bowl on wooden board
Smart Swaps for the 8 Saltiest Foods on the Planet
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Polyphenol-rich cloves with spoon on wood table.
13 Tasty Foods High in Polyphenols to Stock Up On
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Carbohydrate-rich mashed sweet potatoes on wooden table
20 Foods High in Carbohydrates That Are Really Good for You
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Healthy Organic Quinoa Tabouli Salad in white bowl on table
The One Carb Dietitians Want You to Eat More Often (It’s Not Brown Rice)
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Eating grilled vegan tofu and vegetable skewers
OK, But What Are Antioxidants Really?
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vitamin E-rich Wheat Germ Oil in glass jar and ears of wheat on a light green background.
The 18 Best Foods High in Vitamin E for Healthy Skin
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Friends making a healthy meal in the kitchen
How Upcycled Food Can Help Combat Food Waste and Save You Money
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How Bad Is It Really to Eat Farm-Raised Salmon?
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The 5 Best Nutritional Yeast Brands to Make Everything Taste Cheesy
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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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Healthy sautéed magnesium-rich spinach with minced garlic in white bowl on kitchen cloth
14 Foods High in Magnesium for Muscle and Nerve Health
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How Bad Is It Really to Eat Tilapia?
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Phosphorous-rich Jumbo Shrimp Scampi Sauteeing in Butter and Olive Oil
12 Foods High in Phosphorus for Strong Teeth and Bones
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vitamin A-rich Sweet Potatoes with Melting Butter and Cracked Pepper
30 Foods High in Vitamin A for Sharp Vision
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vitamin k-rich spinach sauteed with garlic
23 Top Foods High in Vitamin K for Blood and Bone Health
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vitamin c-rich Guava Fruit
24 Foods High in Vitamin C for a Healthy Immune System
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If You Take Iron in the Morning, You Might Need to Rethink Your Breakfast
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Poached eggs with salmon and avocado on the plate, side view
17 Foods That Can Improve Your Mood
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18 Foods High in Omega-3s for Better Brain Health
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Crispy dried iodine-rich seaweed on wooden plate
15 Foods High in Iodine for a Healthy Metabolism
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Cannellini beans beef slow-cooker stew on the wooden table, top view. Autumn, winter seasonal, healthy comfort food
The One Protein Gastroenterologists Want You to Eat More Often
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Mature athletic woman eating an apple after exercising in health club.
6 Surprising Foods That Help Bad Breath
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139 Nutrition Statistics You Need to Know
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19 Foods High in Calcium (That Aren't Just Dairy)
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Foods high in healthy fats, including avocado, salmon, olives, nuts and seeds, on wooden board
15 Foods High in Healthy Fat That You Should Be Eating
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How to Pick the Best Probiotic for You, and 8 Quality Brands to Buy
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Woman eating a zinc-rich oyster, close-up at a restaurant
18 Foods High in Zinc for a Stronger Immune System
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Woman eating orange in office with plant
8 Surprising Foods That Can Cause Bad Breath
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Sardines with tomato and garlic
7 Reasons Dietitians Want You to Eat More Sardines
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Bell pepper Shakshouka with naan
16 Mediterranean Diet Staples to Buy at Trader Joe's
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Cooking with salmon
The One Dinner Sleep Experts Want You to Eat More Often
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How Bad Is It Really to Skip Protein After a Workout?
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9 Sneaky Nutrition Claims Not to Fall for at the Grocery Store
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Homemade toast sandwich with potassium-rich salmon, avocado and chili jam on white wooden board
24 Foods High in Potassium for a Healthy Heart
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Young woman pouring coffee in cup at home
This Is Why Your Coffee Isn't Working Anymore, and How to Do a Caffeine Tolerance Reset
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Close-Up Of Juice With Avocado And Kiwi On Table
15 Anti-Inflammatory Drinks You Can Easily Make at Home
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Woman wearing a face mask shopping for whole grain bread in the grocery store
Your Ultimate Guide to Buying Whole Grains, According to a Dietitian
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Barbecued protein-rich salmon, fried potatoes, vegetables and lemons on plate
21 Foods High in Protein for Plant-Based and Meat-Eaters Alike
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Asian woman enjoying a whole chicken leg meal in a cafe
The Chicken Cut Dietitians Want You to Eat More Often (It's Not the Breast)
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A woman eating an iron-rich beef burger outdoors
20 Tasty Foods High in Iron You’ll Love
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focus on fried chicken tenders in basket with beer
6 Foods That Can Cause Diarrhea
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5 Supplements That Can Cause Diarrhea (and How to Prevent It)
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Cup of cappuccino coffee with croissants
The 7 Worst Breakfast Foods for Inflammation
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What Really Happens to Your Body When You Start Taking Probiotics
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A young woman drinks green smoothies and eats a burger in a vegan fast food restaurant
5 Dietary Fiber Mistakes You're Making (and How to Fix Them)
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What Really Happens to Your Body When You Take Collagen
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How Bad Is It Really to Eat Carbs Before Bed?
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people clinking orange juice glass together at breakfast
The 3 Worst Types of Drinks for Inflammation
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Greek yogurt granola Pomegranate parfait
5 Gut-Healthy Foods Your Diet Is Missing (and How to Enjoy Them)
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Man's hand showing man eating sushi in sushi bar
4 Reasons to Eat a Little More Fish
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The 7 Best Dietitian-Led Podcasts for Free, Trustworthy Nutrition Advice
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Young woman taking fresh healthy vegetables from fridge
10 Foods You Should Stop Storing in the Fridge
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We believe healthy eating habits are the foundation of good health. At our nutrition basics page, we offer a variety of resources to help you understand the food groups, macronutrients, micronutrients, portion sizes and more.

Our team of nutrition experts provides in-depth articles on a variety of nutrition-related topics, such as how to read food labels, how to build a balanced meal and how to make healthy food choices when dining out.

We understand nutrition can be a complex and confusing topic, which is why we strive to present information in a clear and easy-to-understand manner. Whether you're looking to improve your overall health, manage a specific health condition or just learn more about nutrition, our nutrition basics page has something for everyone.

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