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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)

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By Alena Kharlamenko, MS, RD, CDN

Eating different salad and appetizer on wooden table top view

7 No-Cook, Gut-Healthy Meals for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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Young woman eat breakfast with knife and fork, Morning in cafe. Healthy breakfast with wholemeal bread toast with avocado, poached egg with green salad

Can Eating Vegetables for Breakfast Really Curb Sugar Cravings?

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By Alena Kharlamenko, MS, RD, CDN

an overhead photo of a person preparing a whole fish with lemon on a wooden cutting board

6 Tricks to Make Fish Taste Less Fishy (That Aren’t Frying)

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Two toasts with peanut butter, blueberry and banana. Healthy breakfast concept, top view.

The 5 Best Breakfast Foods to Eat When You Wake Up Bloated

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By Alena Kharlamenko, MS, RD, CDN

Peeling Potatoes, Vegetable Food waste

6 Cooking Mistakes That Make Your Homemade Meals Less Healthy

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By Alena Kharlamenko, MS, RD, CDN

Bowl of oatmeal porridge with apple and blueberry

Plant-Based Breakfasts Are Great — Unless You're Making These 4 Mistakes

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By Alena Kharlamenko, MS, RD, CDN

oxalate-rich Buckwheat and beetroot salad with mushroom, walnut, spinach and feta cheese. healthy diet food

20 Foods High in Oxalates to Limit if You Have Kidney Stones

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By Alena Kharlamenko, MS, RD, CDN

Businesswoman having lunch outdoors, partial view

5 Signs You’re Not Eating Enough Protein

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By Alena Kharlamenko, MS, RD, CDN

capsaicin-rich Red Pepper Flakes and red Chili on wooden table

9 Foods High in Capsaicin That Kick Up the Heat

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By Alena Kharlamenko, MS, RD, CDN

Bowl of beta-glucan-rich oatmeal with toppings

8 Foods High in Beta-Glucan for Healthy Cholesterol Levels

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By Alena Kharlamenko, MS, RD, CDN

Tyrosine-rich cooked skirt steak with chimichurri on a black platter

12 Foods High in Tyrosine, and Why You Need This Amino Acid

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By Alena Kharlamenko, MS, RD, CDN

CoQ10-rich baked mackerel with herbs and garnished with lemon on a black plate on a wooden surface.

8 Tasty Foods High in CoQ10 to Stock Up On

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By Alena Kharlamenko, MS, RD, CDN

molybdenum-rich Black-eyed Peas in wooden bowl

10 Foods High in Molybdenum to Eat More Of

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By Alena Kharlamenko, MS, RD, CDN

Tryptophan-rich grilled chicken breasts with thyme, garlic and lemon slices on a grill pan

12 Foods High in Tryptophan for Better Sleep

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By Alena Kharlamenko, MS, RD, CDN

Sauteed magnesium- and potassium-rich Swiss chard on a black plate with a fork

8 Foods High in Magnesium and Potassium for Healthy Blood Pressure

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By Alena Kharlamenko, MS, RD, CDN

Whole Golden Lignan-rich Flaxseeds on a Gold Spoon

7 Tasty Foods High in Lignans to Eat More Of

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By Alena Kharlamenko, MS, RD, CDN

purine-rich chicken liver with onions and apples on a concrete background

8 Foods High in Purines to Limit if You Have Gout

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