Nutrition Basics

vitamins
Should I Take Vitamins Before Exercise?
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Frozen vegetables
Low-Carb Healthy Choice Meals
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Bodybuilder girl relax after exhausting training
Protein Shakes for Pre-Workout
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Buffalo
Is Buffalo Meat Healthy?
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Fresh turmeric and powder curcumin on old wooden background, copy space
What Is the Difference Between Curcumin & Turmeric?
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Baked salmon fillet with rosemary, lemon and honey
4 Disadvantages of a Pescatarian Diet
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Bowl with quinoa, avocado and chicken
Can Certain Vitamins Help Suppress Your Appetite?
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Chicken Breast with Bulgur Tabbouleh and Green Salad with all three macronutrients: carbs, protein and fat
The Differences and Similarities Between Carbohydrates, Lipids and Proteins
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Yellow coffee mug in the hands of a young woman wondering, "How long does it take to break a caffeine addiction?"
How Long Does Caffeine Withdrawal Last?
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Herbal capsules
Ashwagandha vs. Rhodiola Rosea
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Rice cracker
Are Japanese Rice Crackers Healthy?
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Chuka salad  in the wooden bowl  top view
Watch Out for the Sodium in Seaweed Salad
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a person wearing black briefs and a tan tank top with long dark hair holds a newborn baby and a blue water bottle in front of a white fridge in a kitchen
When Do I Stop Taking Prenatal Vitamins?
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four stacked peanut butter cups on parchment paper
10 Healthy Candy Brands You'll Feel Good About Eating
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Egg drop soup in white bowl. Top view.
Is Egg Drop Soup Healthy?
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Scientific flasks
How to Test for Simple Sugars
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Adult pregnant woman about to swallow vitamins with water
The Risks of Too Much Vitamin E Oil During Pregnancy
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Man eating TV dinner
Just How Healthy Are Lean Cuisine Frozen Dinners?
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"Snack,close-up"
Nutritional Facts for Hot & Sour Soup
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Breakfast Cereal
Are Frosted Mini-Wheats Healthy, Despite the Sugar?
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Breakfast, oatmeal with peaches.
Oatmeal Nutrition: Protein
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plantain chips
Are Plantain Chips Healthy?
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supplements
How to Take CoQ10 With Other Supplements
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Herbal tea with currant, mint, raspberry leaves, chamomile and calendula flowers, rose hips, teapot on a dark background, top view. Flat lay
Which Tea Is Good for the Bladder and Kidneys?
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chicken wings
What Is Healthier: Pizza or Buffalo Wings?
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Salty Crunchy Pretzel Crackers
Are Pretzels Healthy? Here's How to Eat the Crunchy Snack the Right Way
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How Are Protein and Nucleic Acids Related?
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What Vitamins Should Men Age 23 Take Everyday?
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Peanut Butter Sandwich
Is Jif Peanut Butter Healthy?
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Close-Up Of Pills On Table
How Much Is Too Much Iron Supplement?
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Healthy Substitute for Vegetable Shortening
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Eggs Benedict with wilted spinach.
What Is the Difference Between Omega-3 Eggs and Regular Layer Eggs?
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yogurt with berry and muesli
Expired Yogurt & Food Poisoning
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Hamburger, potato fries, cola drink. Takeaway food.
Advantages & Disadvantages of Food Additives
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Juice bottles
The Risks of Drinking Too Many Electrolyte Replacement Drinks
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Two Business Colleagues Sitting in a Canteen Having a Cup of Coffee
Does Caffeine Constrict Blood Vessels?
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Is There a Best Time of Day to Take Fish Oil?
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Woman getting eye exam
Blurred Vision & Magnesium Deficiency
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salmon
Is Frozen Fish Healthy?
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Fresh aloe vera stem
Can You Eat Raw Aloe? Here's How to Get the Health Benefits Safely
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black olives with rosemary
Are Black Olives as Nutritious as Other Olives?
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Top view of medicine bottles or vitamins
List of the Benefits of Fish Oil in Bodybuilding
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Autumn flower Silver candles.
Effects on Men Taking Black Cohosh
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Agave nectar
Agave Nectar vs. Stevia
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Cut of melon, fresh cantaloupe melons slice, top view
Tongue Soreness After Eating Fruit
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Natural Pancreatitis Treatment With Vitamins, Herbs and Supplements
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Woman getting blood test
How to Test for Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies
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Full Frame Shot Of Beans
What Types of Food Contain Roughage?
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collage of the healthiest frozen food products on green background
The 30 Healthiest Frozen Foods, According to Dietitians
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Fresh Italian Salad Dressing with Rosemary, Garlic and Lemon in a glass jar on wooden table next to raw ingredients.
Is Italian Dressing Healthy? Calories, Nutrition and More
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Top view of pan seared sea bass with tomato caper mustard cream sauce
Are Bass Fish Healthy to Eat?
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Close-Up Of Bread On Table
Why Is Brown Bread Healthy?
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Spaghetti with mushrooms, cheese, spinach, rukkola and cherry tomatoes
Pasta Boasts Some Health Benefits — but Only if You Eat It the Right Way
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Ice cream
What to Know About Lactase Pills
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Is Tomato Soup Good for You? Tomato soup with basil and a spoon
4 Tasty Tomato Soup Benefits — and One Drawback
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Woman brushing tongue and teeth
Your Sore Tongue Could Mean an Iron Deficiency
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A bowl of dietary fitness breakfast: yogurt, granola, fresh strawberry, mint on a white wooden background. Proper nutrition. Top view.
Is Yogurt Good Food to Eat with a Stomach Virus?
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Close-Up Of Orange
Are Oranges Fat Burning?
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Closeup eye
Sodium Bicarbonate to Treat Eye Infections
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Canned olives with bay leave organic bio food
Are Canned Olives Healthy Food?
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Fenugreek with oil in bottle
What Are the Dangers of Fenugreek?
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Spaghetti with cavolo nero pesto and goat curd
Is Pesto Sauce Healthy?
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gel capsules out of a bottle
How to Take Cranberry Tablets With Meals
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Who Should Not Take Ashwagandha?
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Hawaiian spirulina powder
Spirulina & Bodybuilding
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close up of fast food snacks and drink on table
4 Reasons People Choose Processed Food Over Healthy Food
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Chocolate cheesecake above view over rustic wood
6 Negative Side Effects of Chocolate on Your Health
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Can Green Tea Cause Diarrhea?
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Steamed dumplings Dim Sum
Nutrition Information for Dim Sum
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Thirsty African American woman drinking water.
Does Drinking Cold Water Help You Lose Weight?
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people wearing glasses and smiling at camera
Eyesight & Iron Overload
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Are Hot Peppers Good for You? These are chili pods
Are Hot Peppers Good for You? Here are 5 Science-Backed Reasons to Embrace the Heat
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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.