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