Nutrition Basics

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Dried Green Peas Nutrition
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Psyllium Husk and IBS
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Food Groups for Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins and Minerals
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Digestive Enzymes & Fiber
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Why Do Carbohydrates Make You Gain Weight?
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rice flour
Is Rice Flour Gluten Free?
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Korean Food
Mr. Noodles Nutrition Information
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Grilled Chicken Breast Nutrition Information
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Can Vitamins Change the Color of Your Bowel Movement?
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Myoplex Nutrition Shake Warnings
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Green celery smoothie
List of Low Calorie Fruits and Vegetables
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Hamburger for two
High Blood Pressure? Here’s How Some Fast Food May Fit Your Diet
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The Real Truth About Diabetes and Fish Oil Supplements
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Bone broth made from chicken on a wooden table
The Nutritional Information for Homemade Chicken Stock
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What Does L-Lysine Do for the Body?
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Magnesium Dosage for Children
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The Recommended Caloric Intake for Women at Age 35
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Tuna Bread with Mustard.
Tuna in Oil Vs. Tuna in Water
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How Is Fat Stored and Burned as Energy in the Human Body?
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Fresh raw cod fillets on cutting board
Is Cod a Healthy Fish to Eat?
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Is Cod Liver Oil and Breast-Feeding Dangerous?
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Gulab Jamun
Nutrition Information for Gulab Jamun
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home sweet yogurt with apples
Are Apples & Yogurt Healthy?
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Barbecue pork spare rib - Grilled pork baby ribs with spicy bbq sauce served with coleslaw and french fries.
Half Rack Ribs: Nutrition Information
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Is There a Connection Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Depression?
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Pork ribs
Signs and Symptoms of Too Much Salt in the Diet
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Nutrition Loss in Frozen Foods
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authentic mexican barbacoa
Nutrition Information for Carnitas
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Soba noodles Japanese food
Health Benefits and Drawbacks of Soba Noodles You Probably Didn't Know
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bowl of chicken noodle soup shot top down
Why Is Soup Healthy?
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Flax seeds and linseed oil
Psyllium Vs. Flax
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What Is the Recommended DHEA Dosage?
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Assorted pills and capsules
Can Vitamins Prevent Mosquito Bites?
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Injera Is the Nutritious Bread You've Been Missing Out On
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Fish oil pills
Is Too Much Omega-3 Bad for You?
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Woman preparing coffee or tea. Pouring water into a cup.
Does Hot Water Help Burn Fat?
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A thin crust cheese pizza with others waiting to be served.
How to Keep Thin Crust Cheese Pizza Healthier
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Young woman drinking gluten frappe with a straw
9 Foods You Didn't Know Contain Gluten
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Bowl of granola with oat flakes, natural yoghurt, ananas and banana
What Is the Recommended Daily Amount of Potassium?
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Oat Cookie Sandwiches
Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pie Nutritional Facts
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Fresh healthy vegetable
Daily Recommended Caloric Intake for Women
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beef omasum with chili sauce
Nutrition Value of Beef Brain
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Gyros sandwich
Chicken Gyro Nutrition Information
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Macadamia Nuts Are Packed With Antioxidants (and Are Great in More Than Just Cookies)
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Fresh bagels
The Carb Count of a Bagel
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Blueberry smoothies juice
The Best Meal Replacement Shakes for Women
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low-carb vegetarian spinach salad with hard-boiled egg and tomato
The Best Foods for a Low-Carb Vegetarian Meal Plan
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Amount of Omega-3 in Flaxseeds
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White Bread
Is Potato Bread Healthy?
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Golden Flax Seed Vs. Brown Flax Seed
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Fresh organic vegetables
Which Vitamins Are the Best as a Vegetable Substitute?
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Horsetail (Equisetum arvense)
Benefits & Side Effects of Horsetail Extract
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Doctor Giving Male Patient Injection
Risks of Too Much Vitamin B12
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Homemade Italian Sub Sandwich
Italian Beef Nutrition Information
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Stewed yellow wax beans in a pan over dark gray background.
Yellow Wax Beans: Nutrition, Health Benefits and Ways to Eat Them
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Glycerine Substitutes
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Psyllium husk in wooden bowl
Foods That Are Substitutes for Flaxseed Meal
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Cropped Hand Of Man Holding Drink Can At Table
Rockstar Energy Drink Side Effects
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Close-Up Of Oranges And Juice On Table
Vitamins to Help With Thin Skin in Older Adults
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Is Daily Use of Psyllium Husk as a Laxative Harmful?
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Caffeine and IBS: What You Need to Know
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Your Chest Hurts When You Swallow Food, Drink or Burp
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Nutritional Information for White Castle Hamburgers
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Risotto with zucchini
Risotto Nutrition Information
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Coconuts with spreaded chops and parts top view
How Does Coconut Oil Kill Candida?
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The Difference Between Lactose & Sucrose
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Free Health Care Clinic Offers Services To The Uninsured
Nicotine Gum Nutrition Information
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Sushi Rice Nutrition: Health Benefits, Risks, Tips and More
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Vitamin
What Are the Pros and Cons of Taking 500 mg of Niacin?
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Water Retention & Protein Intake
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Coconut and coconut oil
Coconut Oil vs. Palm Oil
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What's the Difference Between Coconut Milk and Coconut Oil?
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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.