Nutrition Basics

Understanding the fundamentals of good nutrition and how food fuels your body can help you make smarter decisions and build meals that nourish your body.
A variety of nutritious foods
What is Nutrition and Why Does it Matter?
Woman shopping at a farmers market
What You Need to Know About GMOs
Woman at dinner table
How to Get Over Food Anxiety
Monitoring blood sugar after a workout
Food Timing and Exercise With Hypoglycemia
Man drinking a green smoothie
How Exercise Affects Appetite and Hunger, and What This Means for You
variety of breakfast foods eggs avocado salmon toast
Energize Your Day With a Protein-Packed Breakfast
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Foods High in Vitamin B12
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Home Remedies for Heartburn
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Home Remedies for GERD
Whole grains
Whole Wheat vs. Whole Grains
Macro
What Are Macro Calculators And Trackers?
Vegan salad with quinoa, red orange and black olives
Farro vs. Quinoa: How They Compare, According to Dietitians
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Agave vs. Honey: How They Compare, According to Dietitians
woman reading ingredients label
What is TBHQ?
Someone making a cheese board
8 Most Common Food Allergies
mushroom coffee
What is Mushroom Coffee?
Woman grocery shopping
What Do Expiration Dates on Foods Really Mean?
Honey drizzle
How Manuka Honey Differs From Regular Honey
latte
What Is Caffeine Tolerance?
Baking soda in a kitchen jar
What's the Difference Between Baking Soda and Baking Powder?
Bottles of water lined up against water outside.
What is Alkaline Water?
Is lemon water good for you?
Is Lemon Water Good for You?
Two ice water glasses with lemons and yellow straws.
Is Flavored Water Good For You?
Couple cooking with phone
What Are the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?
Leftovers
How Long Do Leftovers Last In the Fridge?
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What Do the Seals and Certifications on Food Packaging Mean?
Soy beans, Tofu, Tempeh, Edamame
Tempeh vs. Tofu: How They Compare, According to Dietitians
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What Are The Signs of Copper Deficiency?
Foods for Healthy Hair
The Role of Nutrition in Hair Loss: What to Eat to Keep Your Hair Healthy
Healthiest Types of Bread
What Are the Healthiest Types of Bread?
Girl eating from cheese board
What Are the 'Healthiest' Types of Cheese?
Green vegetables
10 Foods That Are High in Vitamin K
Yogurt
10 Foods That Are Easy to Digest
Coffee pour
Does Coffee Dehydrate You?
Spoons full of grains
12 High-Protein Grains to Add to Your Diet
Quinoa in a measuring cup
Quinoa vs. Rice: What's the Healthier Grain?
Doctor and patient.
6 Ways to Lower Your Cholesterol Naturally
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Use-By, Sell-By, and Best-By: What's the Difference?
fruit-with-vitamins-and-minerals
9 Facts About Micronutrients
Man looking into empty fridge at night
What Is Food Security?
Vegetarian Diet
7 Nutrient Deficiencies That Can Make You Sick
Cottonseed Oil
Know Your Cooking Oil Smoke Points
An everything bagel topped with sliced avocados, situated on a white plate next to a latte.
Vegan vs. Vegetarian: What’s the Difference?
black beans
Does Soaking Beans Make Them Healthier?
Skirt Steak
Formaldehyde in Food: What You Need to Know
Tomatoes
Nightshade Vegetables List
cup of black coffee
How Much Caffeine Is in a Cup of Coffee?
bowl of high-fiber fruit
17 High-Fiber Fruits to Add to Your Diet
Ice cream in a bowl
The Ultimate Guide to Dairy-Free Ice Creams
Soy milk
Does Soy Milk Affect Estrogen Levels?
Muscovado sugar in a bowl
What Is Muscovado Sugar and How Is It Used?
Invert sugar on a spoon
Invert Sugar Facts and Benefits
Tofu
Plant-Based Proteins and How to Eat Them
Proteins
The Effects of Protein Deficiency
Cottage cheese
How Full-Fat Dairy Helps Keep You Lean
types of salt
Choose the Healthiest Salt for Your Kitchen
What a nutritious diet looks like
An Overview of Nutrition for a Better Diet
Cress, Beet, Raddish and Rocket Microgreens.
Are Microgreens Healthy for You?
Oats
Different Ways to Get More Fiber in Your Diet: Does Added Fiber Count?
People Waiting In Line In Busy Burger Restaurant
What Is Hangry?