Nutrition Basics

Broccoli florets, close up
Diindolylmethane Benefits
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Salmon fish on the cutting board
What Kind of Cold Water Fish Are Healthy to Eat?
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Measuring out Protein powder
Can Protein Shakes Cause Belly Fat?
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salad with strawberry
Which Calcium Supplement Is Best Absorbed in the Body?
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Baby feeding
Is PediaSure Enough Nutrition for a One Year Old?
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Can Vitamins and Supplements Affect PSA Readings?
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Is Toast Good to Eat When You Are Dieting?
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Health: Coca-Cola Vs. Coke Zero
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Hot sauces galore
Does Hot Sauce Speed Up Your Metabolism?
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Scoop of chocolate flavor protein powder
Is It Safe to Mix Creatine With Whey Protein?
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Differences Between Ester-C and Vitamin C
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Strawberries
Maximum Dosage of Vitamin C
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Turkish Sweet Bread
Health Benefits of Carob Molasses and Grape Molasses
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fresh sliced beetroot on wooden surface
Beets and Urine Discoloration
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Fresh fruit salad
What Are the Benefits of Eating a Lot of Fruit?
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frozen raspberry processing business
Is Freeze-Dried Food Healthy?
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Person holding vitamin supplement B complex or B12
What's the Difference Between B12 and B Complex Vitamins?
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Transparent yellow capsules.
When Is Fish Oil Rancid?
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U.S. Forces Prepare To Withdraw From Iraq After 8-Year Presence
The Benefits of Vitamins in Energy Drinks Like Monster, Red Bull & Sobe
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Differences Between Splenda and Sweet & Low
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Vitamin B Complex and Mouth Sores
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Ginger
Is Ginger Good for Gout?
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calcium tablets on wooden background
L- Arginine vs. L-Carnitine
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Close up of fast food on table
Pros and Cons of Healthy Food and Processed Food
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Homemade Red Cranberry Sauce on a table garnished with orange zest.
The Health Benefits of Cranberry Sauce
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a person with natural hair wearing a light brown chunky sweater sitting on a beige couch and holding a biotin supplement and a glass of water
What Is a Safe Dosage of Biotin?
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Strawberry salad
Recommended Diet for Alcohol Withdrawal
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Elbow bone fracture
Are There Supplements That Help With Tendonitis & Bursitis?
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flax seed in white bowl
Do You Eat Flax Seeds Raw?
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Overweight Woman Eating Healthy Meal In Kitchen
1,600-Calorie DASH Diet
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sandwich of rye bread with avocado and goat cheese
Why Avocados Are Good for Both Weight Loss and Weight Gain
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What Are the Health Benefits of Jalapeno Peppers?
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Ginger
Side Effects of Dried Ginger
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Mango coconut smoothie in a mason jar, on rustic white wood
Is Jamba Juice Healthy?
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Close-up of a bay leaf
The Effects of Eating a Fresh Bay Leaf
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dairy dessert with chocolate sauce and strawberries
Importance of Sugar in the Human Body
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a close up of a person's hands cutting into a breakfast of eggs, avocado slices, bread and tomatoes
Here's How Much Fat You Should Be Eating Each Day if You're a Woman
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cola soda pop being poured into glass flat lay composition
How Much Weight Can You Lose by Not Drinking Soda?
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yogurt with berry and muesli
Gastritis & Yogurt
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Fresh soybeans.
The Health Benefits of Edamame
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Dried Dehydrated tomatoes preservation
Do Dehydrated Foods Lose Their Nutritional Value?
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Difference Between Iodine and Potassium Iodide
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Glass pot of dalchini green tea on black platter with cinnamon sticks to illustrate green tea honey cinnamon benefits
5 Health Benefits of Cinnamon Green Tea
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Probiotics for Food Poisoning
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Close up of hands holding a cooking oil bottle, deciding between canola oil vs. peanut oil, reading the back of the label.
Peanut Oil vs. Canola Oil: Which Is More Nutritious?
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Interactions With Iron Supplements
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complete blood count
I Take Hydrochlorothiazide: Do I Need to Take Potassium Supplements?
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Natural products rich in vitamin B6 and protein
The Vitamin Deficiency That Causes the Corners Of the Mouth to Crack
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Close-up of a kiwi cut in half.
The Benefits of Kiwi Seeds
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Open Oysters with lemon and Rose Wine in ice bucket
The Best Form of Zinc to Take
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Bodybuilding Supplements - protein, gainer, creatine, bcaa and shaker
How to Stop Having Gas From Protein Shakes
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Cup and saucer of coffee on European cafe counter.
Benefits for Drinking Hyssop Tea
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Crunchy cheese snacks
Hot Cheetos Nutritional Facts
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McDonald's To Alter Dollar Menu With Higher Priced Items
Is McDonald's Breakfast Healthy?
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Sushi, Close Up, Differential Focus
Is Vitamin B12 Iron?
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Brown and cubed sugar
Does Sugar Turn Into Fat?
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How to Cleanse the Body of Sugar
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Pickled cucumbers on  wooden background.
Can Eating Pickles Cause Weight Loss?
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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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Pills
Taking Two Prenatal Vitamins Per Day
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Boy take chocolate cake from fridge
How to Control Sugar Cravings With Prescribed Medications
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How Often Can You Inject B12?
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Milk
A Description of Lactose and Lactase Reaction
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Strip steak with chimichurri sauce
The Recommended Dosage for L-Tyrosine
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Is Vegetable Soup Healthy?
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Folic acid, light protected strips and amber bottle. Protect from light container with medicine.
Signs and Symptoms of Too Much Folic Acid in Your Body
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Homemade tuna melt sandwich served warm with pickles
Is a Tuna Sandwich Healthy?
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Salads Ingredients romaine and iceberg lettuce
Which Is Healthier, Romaine or Iceberg Lettuce?
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Sake-steamed clams
The Differences Between Vitamin B12 & B1
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How Healthy Is Quiche?
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Chocolate Torte - Sachertorte
Lactose Intolerance and Baked Goods
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Sliced steak with chimichurri sauce and meat fork
4 Benefits of Eating Red Meat in Moderation
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We believe healthy eating habits are the foundation of good health. At our nutrition basics page, we offer a variety of resources to help you understand the food groups, macronutrients, micronutrients, portion sizes and more.

Our team of nutrition experts provides in-depth articles on a variety of nutrition-related topics, such as how to read food labels, how to build a balanced meal and how to make healthy food choices when dining out.

We understand nutrition can be a complex and confusing topic, which is why we strive to present information in a clear and easy-to-understand manner. Whether you're looking to improve your overall health, manage a specific health condition or just learn more about nutrition, our nutrition basics page has something for everyone.