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7 Quick Protein Ball Recipes to Give You an Energy Boost

How to Snack Like a Nutritionist When You Travel

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How to Meal Prep for Weight Loss Like a Pro

10 Foods You Should Break Up With Right Now

9 Tasty Tips for Cutting Carbs From Your Diet

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10 New Year's Resolutions Nutritionists Want You to Make

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How to Eat Like a Nutritionist During the Holidays

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How to Detox Like a Pro After a Big Holiday Meal

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11 of McDonald’s Biggest Diet Wreckers From Around the World

Nutrition Information for Restaurants

15 New Ways to Use Protein Powder That Will Blow Your Mind

9 Excuses to Eat More Seafood (Hint: It Can Make You Happy!)

Nutrition Information for Seafood, Meats and Poultry

10 Things to Know About the Latest McDonald's Changes

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9 Ridiculously Easy Recipes You Can Make in Your Blender

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10 Trader Joe's Items Nutritionists Swear By

What Nutritionists Really Eat at a BBQ

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The 10 Grossest Things That the FDA Allows in Our Food

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10 Myths About Grains — Totally Busted

Protein is good for you, but don't go overboard.

4 Signs You May Be Eating Too Much Protein

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5 Sketchy Things to Avoid In Your Protein Powder

What's wrong with a little bread?

10 Easy Ways to Cut Bread From Your Diet

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Should You Eat Fruits & Veggies Raw or Cooked?

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Our bodies are basically protein machines.

5 Tips for Eating Protein the Right Way

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3 BAD Food Combinations to Avoid & 6 Good Ones!

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What Pulses Are and Why You Should Be Eating Them

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Are Supplements Safe? Here's What You Really Need to Know

Vitamins and Supplements

Slow food is about more than just what you eat.

Why You Should Care About the Slow Food Movement

Decisions, decisions: What to know before you buy.

Which Is Better: Wild-Caught or Farmed Fish?

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9 Delicious Dessert Swaps to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

What Is Cassava Flour and Why You Should Avoid It

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10 Trendy Health Foods That Can Threaten Your Waistline

10 Essential Foods for Men

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Counting Calories Vs. Macros: Which Will Get You to Your Goal Faster?

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7 Sneaky Ways to Get the Fiber You Need

7 Kitchen Tricks to Make Carbs Less Fattening

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Is Soylent the Answer to a Healthy Diet?

9 Delicious Recipes Made With Healthy Fats

15 Tips to Store Your Food So It Will Last Longer

Is salt a dietary villain or part of a healthy diet?

10 Myths About Salt Debunked

Nutrition Facts

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12 Top Nutritionists Share Their Tips to Get Back on Track

The 6 Best Protein Bars — and 3 to Avoid

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When to Spend and When to Save at the Grocery Store

9 Ways to Cut Calories From Your Favorite Holiday Dishes

10 Vegan Protein Sources - Some Will Surprise You

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10 Easy Drink Swaps to Cut Down on Sugar

Beverages and Health

10 Vegetables You've Probably Never Heard Of

10 Make-Ahead Freezer Meals to Save You Time

10 Make-Ahead Freezer Meals to Save You Time

Contrary to popular belief, eating cholesterol doesn’t raise blood cholesterol.

7 Myths About Cholesterol Debunked

Nutrition Facts

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8 Cool Things You Can Do With Avocados

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This roasted butternut squash soup is simple to make, but full of complex flavors.

Why Souping Is Better Than Juicing

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9 Muscle-Building Proteins That Won't Bust Your Budget

11 Ways to Enjoy Leftovers (Without the Microwave)

12 Healthy Food and Fitness Companies That Give Back

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9 Ways to Break Up With Emotional Eating for Good

Win at Weeknight Dinners With These 10 Shortcuts

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8 Natural Ways to Protect Your Skin From Sun and Bugs

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The Benefits of Fermented Foods and 5 DIY Recipes

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Are Omega-3s Worth the Money?

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10 Easy, High-Protein Snacks You Can Eat on the Go

The Top 9 Foods for Men's Sexual Health

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Everything You Need to Know About 11 New Food Trends

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13 Healthy 3-Ingredient Snacks That Crush Cravings