Nutrition Basics

By Alex Taylor
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The Supplements to Take Before, During and After Your Workouts to Supercharge Your Fitness Routine
Nutrition
By Kelsey Kloss
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Everything You Need to Know About Blueberries — One of the Most Antioxidant-Rich Foods
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By Sarah Pflugradt
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The 7 Best Vitamin D Supplements for Your Health Goals
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By Bojana Galic
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Not All Marshmallows Are Gluten-Free — Here Are 3 Trusted Brands to Try
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By Kelsey Kloss
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Sausage Nutrition: Benefits, Risks and Prep Tips
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By Moira Lawler
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Grief Is Overwhelming: Here’s How to Make Sure You’re Still Getting the Nutrients You Need
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By Kelly Plowe
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Frozen Dinners Can Make for a Healthy Meal — as Long as You Choose the Right One
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By Sarah Pflugradt
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What Really Happens to Your Body When You Don't Get Enough Vitamin D
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By Kelsey Kloss
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Cottage Cheese Is a Cheap, High-Protein Snack That’s Also Great for Cooking
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By Kelsey Kloss
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Walnuts Nutrition: Benefits, Calories, Risks and Recipes
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By April Benshosan
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Everything You Need to Know About Food Ingredients and Additives
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By Abbie Gellman, MS, RD, CDN
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How to Enjoy Cream Cheese the Healthy Way (Even if You Have Lactose Intolerance)
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By Kelly Plowe, MS, RDN
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Skip the Grocery Store and DIY These 5 Foods (From Yogurt to Bread) at Home
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By Abbie Gellman
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Plum Nutrition: Benefits, Calories, Risks and Recipes
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By Kate Bratskeir
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Salt and Sodium Aren't the Same Thing — so Which One Should You Be Worried About?
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By Amanda MacMillan
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Artificial and Natural Flavors Are More Alike Than You Think — but Are They Safe to Eat?
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By Sarah Pflugradt
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Make High-Protein, Fiber-Rich Pinto Beans Your Diet Staple
Nutrition
By Abbie Gellman
Homemade Asian Tofu Soba Noodle Bowl
These 8 Healthy Proteins Will Last the Longest in Your Fridge
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By Kelsey Kloss
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Pecans 101: Research-Backed Benefits and Tasty Ways to Eat More
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By Tiffany Ayuda
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Are the Food Dyes in Packaged Snacks and Meals Safe to Eat?
Nutrition
By Kelly Plowe
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Fridge too Full? These Are the Fruits and Veggies You Should Use First
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By Heather Mayer Irvine
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Should You Wash Fresh Produce With Anything Other Than Water?
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By Kelly Plowe
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Can't Stop Stress Eating? Dietitians Share 7 Tips to Help
Nutrition
By Abbie Gellman, MS, RD, CDN
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These 10 Healthy Foods Will Last the Longest in Your Fridge
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By Abbie Gellman
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Bell Peppers Are Nutrient-Dense and Low in Calories — Here's How to Eat More
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By Jaime Osnato
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The Best and Worst Foods to Eat When You're Sick
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By Abbie Gellman
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Arugula Has Major Health Benefits — Here's How to Eat More (Besides Making Salad)
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By Kelly Plowe
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What’s the Difference Between Added Sugar and Natural Sugar?
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By Anthea Levi
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10 Nutrients You're Probably Not Getting Enough of — and What to Do About It
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By Kelly Plowe, MS, RDN
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The FIFO Food Storage Method Can Help You Keep Food Fresher (and Actually Use It All)
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By Jaime Osnato
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7 Cottage-Cheese Recipes That Have as Much Protein as Chicken Breast
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By Bojana Galic
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The 7 Best Greens Powders, According to Dietitians
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By Courtney Leiva
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The 8 Foods Dietitians Always Buy at Aldi Are All Under $6
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By Bojana Galic
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The 10 Healthiest Fast-Food Options When You're On the Go — Plus 4 to Avoid
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By Kelly Plowe
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5 Smart Food Swaps to Help Support Your Immune System
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By Bojana Galic
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Is It Bad to Eat the Same Thing Every Day?
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By Bojana Galic
Fact Checked
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Is Rice Good or Bad for You?
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By Bojana Galic
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Which Parts of the Nutrition Facts Label Are Most Important?
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By Bojana Galic
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How Can I Stop Sugar Cravings for Good?
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By Bojana Galic
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Is Eating Fortified Food the Same Thing as Taking a Supplement?
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By Bojana Galic
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Why You Should Stop Thinking of Food in Terms of Calories You Need to Burn
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By Sarah Pflugradt
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7 Healthy Foods for Your Liver That Help It Do Its Job
Nutrition
By Christine Yu
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What Really Happens to Your Body When You Eat Refined Sugar
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By Courtney Leiva
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7 Tasty Ways to Get Probiotics Outside the Dairy Aisle
Nutrition
By Lindsay Tigar
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Looking to Build a Stronger Butt? Here Are 5 Foods to Eat (and 2 to Avoid)
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By Bojana Galic
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Are Rice Krispies Gluten-Free?
Nutrition
By Kelly Plowe, MS, RDN
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The One Protein Dietitians Want You to Eat More Often
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By Bojana Galic
Healthy breakfast or lunch at home or cafe with fried egg, avocado, toasts, beans and fresh spinach on a wooden table.
The 9 Essential Amino Acids and Why Your Body Needs Them
Nutrition
By Lauren O'Connor, MS, RDN, RYT
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4 Mistakes You’re Making With Fats — and How to Fix Them
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By Anthea Levi
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This Iodine-Rich Functional Ingredient Will Replace Salt in Your Diet
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By Victoria Stokes
Caramel Frappuccino With Whipped Cream on Marble Table, One of the Worst Foods for Your Heart
The 7 Worst Foods for Your Heart, According to a Doctor
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By Maryann Walsh, MFN, RD, CDE
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Why This Dietitian Wants You to Stop Counting Carbs and Start Tracking Net Carbs Instead
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By April Benshosan
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Your Go-To Guide to Healthier Food Swaps and Cooking Substitutions
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By Kelly Plowe, MS, RDN
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A Dietitian Weighs in on Trader Joe's Most Popular Products of the Year
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By Lindsay Tigar
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What’s the Difference Between Soluble and Insoluble Fiber, and Do You Really Need Both?
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By Karla Walsh
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Add This Ingredient to Any Dish for a Serious Vitamin B Boost
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By Karla Walsh
Wheat bran Crispbread with Cottage Cheese, and Figs for high fiber foods
Get 50 Percent More Fiber by Eating This One Thing Every Day
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By Abbie Gellman
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9 Plant-Based Foods That Pack More Protein Than an Egg
Nutrition
By Lindsay Tigar
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Struggling to Poop? Here Are 5 Foods That Can Cause Constipation (and 6 That Keep Things Moving)
Nutrition
By Jenn Sinrich
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How Bad Is It Really That Nightshade Fruits and Veggies Cause Inflammation?
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By Abbie Gellman, MS, RD, CDN
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Quinoa nutrition facts reveal the seed is packed with nutrients such as fiber and protein.
Quinoa: The High-Protein, High-Fiber Pantry Staple You're Missing Out On
Nutrition
By Jaime Osnato
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7 Ways to Eat Quinoa at Every Meal (Because It’s So Darn Good for You)
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By Karla Walsh
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10 High-Protein Foods That Cost Less Than $2 a Serving
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By Lauren O'Connor
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4 Protein Mistakes You're Probably Making — and How to Fix Them
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By Bojana Galic
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Everything You Need to Know to Find the Best Plant-Based Protein Powder for You
Nutrition
By Anthea Levi
Reviewed
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If You're Trying to Lower Your Cholesterol, This May Be the Most Important Place to Start
Nutrition
By Lauren O'Connor
Fact Checked
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4 Carb Mistakes You're Probably Making — and How to Fix Them
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By Christine Yu
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Are Personalized Vitamins Worth the Hype?
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By The LIVESTRONG.com Team
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Fuel-Your-Fit Challenge Week 1: The Best Carbs for Cardio Workouts
Nutrition
By The LIVESTRONG.com Team
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Fuel-Your-Fit Challenge Week 2: The Best Proteins for Strength Training
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By Kelly Plowe
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4 Delicious Dry January Mocktails That Cut Over 100 Calories
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By April Benshosan
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Build the Ultimate Healthy Grocery List With Dietitians’ Favorite Foods at Trader Joe’s, Walmart and More
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