Nutrition Basics

Psyllium seeds
Psyllium Taken With Vitamins
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A wooden bowl of salted fiber in popcorn at the old wooden table. Dark background. selective focus
Is Popcorn a Good Source of Fiber?
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Top view of a selection of foods that are good sources of dietary fat
Here's How Much Fat You Should Actually Be Eating on the Daily
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Nutrition in Chinese Brown Sauce
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Close up sugarcane on wood background close up
The Nutrition of Sugarcane Juice
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A pregnant person with long hair sitting on a sofa with a glass of water and a few pills in her hand.
Can You Take Flintstone Vitamins Instead of Prenatal Vitamins If You're Pregnant?
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Side view of woman in sports clothing drinking water at kitchen
What Are the Dangers in Drinking Alkaline Water?
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Noni fruits on the table, Morinda citrifolia.
How to Eat Noni Fruit
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Vegetable and Fruit
Is L-Ascorbate the Same as Ascorbic Acid?
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Beef broth and vegetables
Beef Broth Nutrition Facts
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Yogurt with Fresh Raspberries and Melissa
Azithromycin & Probiotics
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Ham slices
All About Deli Meat Nutrition Information
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Celery seeds in a measuring spoon.
Celery Seed Extract Side Effects
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pills in strip
How to Take Vitamins With Amoxicillin
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Coconut drink
Are There Dangers in Drinking Young Coconut Water Every Day?
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Potatoes in soil, close up
Are Potatoes Good Carbs?
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Traditional  french fries
Inflammation of the Gall Bladder From Fatty Foods
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Fiber bar with nuts, fruits and berries on a whhite stone table. Granola bar. Healthy snack. Top view.
How to Choose a Healthy, Hunger-Crushing Fiber Bar (and 6 Best Bars to Buy)
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Coconut oil, essential oil, organic cosmetic
Coconut Oil Allergy Symptoms
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Natural greek olives in bowls with kitchen board from olive tree top view.
How to Lose Weight With Olives
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white chocolate
Is White Chocolate Healthy?
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Salads: Ingredients for Salad Still Life
How to Eat Cucumbers to Lose Weight
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Gorgeous woman drinking a glass of water
How to Take Benefiber & Miralax
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Teenager eating chcolate looking in phone
Does Chocolate Raise Your Blood Sugar?
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Homemade chicken bouillon
Chicken Broth Nutrition
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Is Bragg's Raw Apple Cider Vinegar Good for Systemic Candida?
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Top view of a teacup of fat-burn cleanse green tea on black striped background to show if matcha burns fat and if green tea does help with weight loss
6 Health Benefits of Decaf Green Tea
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Pile of anchovies
Are Anchovies Good for You?
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probiotics supplements
Recommended Dosage for Probiotics
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Grapefruit and pomegranate cocktail or mocktail, refreshing summer drink with crushed ice
Side Effects of Carbonated Drinks
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Woman with sugar cravings at night, sneaking a doughnut from the refrigerator.
8 Dietitian-Approved Ways to Curb Sugar Cravings at Night
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Sweet Fresh Baked Muffins with Cup of Coffee
5 Things to Remember When Choosing Food If You Have Anemia
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Raw Goat Meat
Is Goat Meat Healthy?
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Bowl of black rice
Which Rice Is Healthiest for Consumption?
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Stir fried shiitake mushroom with oyster sauce
Nutritional Values of Oyster Sauce
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cranberry
Side Effects of Cranberry Tablets
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Yerba mate in calabash and wooden box of dry herb.
Yerba Mate Vs. Coffee
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Crackers with spinach artichoke spread
Is Spinach Dip Healthy?
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happy young woman drinking milk
Can I Drink Milk Instead of a Protein Shake?
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Asian woman eating raspberries
What to Eat for 30 Grams of Fiber Per Day
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healthy breakfast with muesli and berries, top view, flat lay
Vitamin B1 Overdose Symptoms
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Hot coffee
Diet & Nutrition for SVT
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wheat grass juice
The Benefits of Wheatgrass for Diabetes
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Milk pouring into a bowl
What Are the Functions of Lactose?
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Breakfast. Omelette with tomatoes, avocado, blue cheese and green peas on white plate.  Frittata - italian omelet. Top view
The Best Morning Protein
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Low country boil
Nutrition Information for Razzoo's Restaurant
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Man holding a hamburger
Allergy Information for McDonald's Products
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Multivitamin Allergies
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Whole-grain carb food still life shot on rustic wooden table
What Are Carbohydrates: Structure, Functions and Foods
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Stevia or Sweet Herb
Truvia vs. Stevia
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Grey water glass with bubbles
How to Check Your Sodium Levels at Home
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Kid and homework
Meal Replacement Shakes for Kids
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Ginger root, turmeric, tarragon
Side Effects of Turmeric Capsules
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Granulated brown sugar produced from sugar cane. Agriculture Industry concept
Liquid Glucose Substitutes
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Psyllium (ispaghula) husk
Psyllium Husk for Diabetes: Who Needs It?
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Citrus fruits family on rustic white wooden background. Horizontal view. Text space images.
Will Certain Foods Help Heal Ligaments and Tendons?
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Family baking in kitchen
Sodium Carbonate vs. Sodium Bicarbonate
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Overhead shot of fresh ginger
Why Pickled Ginger Is a Smart Side Dish
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Almond liquor amaretto and almonds on a wooden table
Amaretto Nutrition: Calories, Health Risks and More
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Raw onion, chopped very small cubes on a wooden board
Do Onions Have a High Carb Count?
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cooked rice
Jasmine and Basmati Rice Nutrition
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Scrambled eggs with ham and cheese
A Delicious Daily Meal Plan for People With Anemia
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inulin-rich chicory coffee in Glass Mug Casting a Shadow on a Wooden Table
8 Foods High in Inulin You Should Be Eating for Better Gut Health
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Vegetable goulash soup
Taoism Diet & Nutrition
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sugar in a wooden spoon
Is Raw Sugar Better for Your Diet Than White Sugar?
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Are Oranges a Good Source of Calcium?
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Raw Red Quinoa Wholegrain Cereal In A Bowl Healthy Diet
Red Quinoa & White Quinoa Nutritional Comparison
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ghee in jar and spoon
Ghee Nutrition Information
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Close-up of an assortment of tablets and capsules in vials
What Vitamin Deficiencies Cause Tremors?
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Differences Between Vitamins, Minerals & Proteins
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Psyllium (ispaghula) husk
Psyllium Husk for Diarrhea
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Delicious vegan burger on white plate
What Happens When Older Adults Have Low Potassium?
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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.