Nutrition & Diet

Our straightforward nutrition and diet tips will support you along the path to healthier eating. From foods that fortify to those that can cause damage, we identify ways you can nourish your body and brain by eating mindfully.

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Is Pasta Healthy? Everything to Know About This Super Cravable Food
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5 Impressive Health Benefits of Cranberry Juice
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Are Plant-Based Milks Better for You? We Asked a Nutrition Expert
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10 High-Fiber Breakfast Ideas You’ll Look Forward to Every Morning
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Here's Why Coffee Makes You Anxious—and How to Calm the Jitters, According to an RDN
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5 Health Benefits of Following a More Plant-Based Diet, According to RDNs
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The 10 Healthiest Teas to Drink on a Daily Basis
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The 9 Highest Protein Nuts to Snack on Daily
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Is MSG Actually Bad for You? The Truth Behind This Controversial Seasoning
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The Top Prune Juice Benefits: Immunity, Heart Health, Digestion, and More
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Sunflower Seeds Nutrition and 7 Impressive Health Benefits
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Grilled Chicken Breast Nutrition and Health Benefits to Know About
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Avocado Oil vs. Olive Oil: Is One Healthier Than the Other?
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What Is the Healthiest Sugar Substitute?
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Oat Milk vs. Almond Milk: Which One Is Healthier?
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7 Healthiest Winter Foods to Give Your Metabolism a Boost, According to a Dietitian
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What to Eat Before a Run, According to a Sports Dietitian
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Matcha vs. Coffee: Which One Has More Caffeine (and Health Benefits)?
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Is Soy Bad for You—or Is That Just a Random Health Rumor? RDNs Weigh In
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What Are Sulfites—and Should You Avoid Sulfite-Rich Foods?
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Foods High in Iodine to Add to Your Diet
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11 Extremely Satiating Foods to Keep Hunger Pangs at Bay
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7 Ways to Help Your Body Detoxify Itself Naturally
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Brown Rice vs. White Rice: Which Is the Healthier Choice?
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8 Low-Carb Vegetables Packed With Vital Nutrients—and How to Eat More of Them
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A Dietitian Explains How to 'Drink in Moderation'—and What That Actually Means
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The 9 Best Fruits and Vegetables for a Healthy Immune System, According to RDNs
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Not All Nitrates Are Bad for You—These 9 Foods Are High in Healthy Nitrates
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Yes, Rye Bread Is Healthy, Especially When It’s Whole Grain—Here's Why
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8 Healthy Foods That Naturally Boost Collagen
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Ezekiel Bread Is Such a Healthy Bread Choice—Here's Why RDNs Love It
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The 10 Healthiest Types of Alcohol to Drink, According to a Registered Dietitian
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Is Pumpernickel Bread Healthy?
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8 Healthy Foods That Can Help With Headaches
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Is There Enough Caffeine in Chocolate to Keep You Up at Night? Here's How to Tell
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The 12 Best Teas for Bloating
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6 Foods That Help Reduce Anxiety and Depression
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Seitan Nutrition and Benefits: High Protein, Calcium, and B Vitamins
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The Best Foods to Try to Eat if You’re Nauseous, According to Registered Dietitians
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9 Naturally Low-Sodium Foods to Reach for at the Supermarket
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The Most Common Foods That Cause Bloating and Gas, According to Dietitians
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Eat These 8 Types of Vegetables to Lower Inflammation, According to Dietitians
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This Is How Much Protein to Aim for at Breakfast, According to RDs
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The 8 Best Sources of Protein Eat ASAP
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10 Anti-Inflammatory Fruits Bursting With Antioxidants and Fiber
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Women Who Eat Ultra-Processed Foods Are More Likely to Be Depressed, Study Finds
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7 Important Foods for Healthy Eyes and Vision (Besides Carrots)
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5 Foods (and 3 Drinks) That Put a Strain on Your Metabolism—and Why It Matters
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Want to Buy a Healthier Loaf? Avoid Breads With These 7 Nutrition Red Flags
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9 Ways to Tell if You're Buying a Healthy Type of Bread
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Is Sourdough Bread Healthy? All the Benefits of This Tasty Fermented Bread
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5 Benefits of Pomegranate, a High-Fiber, Low-Sugar Fruit Loaded With Antioxidants
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Higher Fruit and Veggie Intake via 'Produce Prescription' Program Boosts Health and Well-Being, Study Finds
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A Diet Low in 6 Key Foods Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Disease, Study Finds
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Green Tea Does Have Caffeine, But Not as Much as Coffee—Here's Why
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6 Benefits of Prunes, the Perfect High-Fiber Snack to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
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Most Plant-Based Milks Have Less Protein, Calcium, and Vitamin D Than Cow's Milk, Study Finds
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10 Important Foods That Support Hair Growth, Strength, and Health
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The Best Stress-Fighting Foods You Can Eat, According to Doctors
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Top 20 Probiotic Foods (and Drinks) to Fuel a Healthy, Happy Gut
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8 Ultra-Healthy Foods High in Omega-3 Fats
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These Are the 6 Healthiest Bread Options Out There, According to RDNs
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What Exactly Is a Food Coma, and What Causes It? We Asked Dietitians