Nutrition Basics

toChinese egg foo young omelette
Nutrition Facts for Egg Foo Young
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Costco Caesar Salad Nutrition Information
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Diet & Nutrition After Thyroidectomy
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Roasted pork knuckle with pretzels and beer.
Nutrition in Smoked Ham Hocks
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Pros & Cons of Dietary Supplements
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How to Clean Your Colon With Prune Juice and Apple Juice
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Why Is a Healthy Diet Important for Child Development?
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Nutrition of Gummy Bears
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How to Eat 3,000 Calories a Day
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What Is the Difference Between Coriander, Turmeric, Saffron & Cardamom?
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The Nutrition of Sprouted Brown Rice
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Is It Healthy to Eat Avocados Every Day?
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Health Benefits of Green Split Peas
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All the Benefits and Side Effects of Sea Kelp
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Vitamins Can't Increase Estrogen, but These 5 Supplements May Help With Menopause Symptoms
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Iron Vitamin Tablet Supplements
Why Am I Still Anemic After Taking Iron Supplements?
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Ricecakes
Are Rice Cakes Healthy to Eat?
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Is Caffeine Good for Lung Health?
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Low Potassium of 3.1-3.3 Causing Atrial Fib
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Raw beef chops with spices and rosemary
The Best Method to Increase Vitamin B12 Levels
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Are You Eating the Daily Recommended Amount of Fruits and Vegetables?
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Potential Negative Side Effects of Biotin 5000 mg
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Are Liquid Vitamins Absorbed Better Than Capsules?
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Can You Make Protein Powder at Home?
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Your Ultimate Guide to the B-Complex Vitamins: Sources, Dosage and Benefits
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mexican grilled chicken fajitas in iron skillet
Fajita Nutrition Guide
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Mexican Chicken Enchiladas
Chicken Enchilada Nutrition Information
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A plate of vegetable tempura.
Vegetable Tempura Nutrition
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Israeli Couscous Nutrition Information
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Is it Okay to Take a Cinnamon Supplement While Breastfeeding?
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Chinese Black Bean Pork Takeout
Black Bean Sauce Nutrition
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The Benefits of Yogi Tea
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Tofu
Amino Acids in Soy Protein
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Woman getting ready to start on Stadium.
400-Meter Runner's Diet
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rotisserie chicken on table
Here's Why Rotisserie Chicken Makes for a Cheap, Convenient and Healthy Meal
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Girls eating lunch
The Effects of Children Eating Unhealthy School Lunches
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Spring salad with avocado, sweet pea, cucumber and baby spinach.
List of Foods With No Salt
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Sencha Tea Health Benefits
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Fiber in Potatoes
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Steamed Mussels
Are Mussels High in Cholesterol?
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Pineapple smoothie
How to Quickly Reverse a Sugar Crash
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Fresh sliced green vegetables and fruits in wooden crate
Percentage of Water in Fruits and Vegetables
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Information About Football Games
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Supplements to Help Fight HPV
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Vitamins & minerals
The Pros & Cons of Vitamin Supplements
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Why Your Vitamins and Supplements Can Leave You Bloated and How to Fix It
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How to Flush the Body of Caffeine
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Wagyu beef filet with pepper and rosemary on black background
Wagyu Beef Nutrition: Health Benefits, Risks and How to Cook It
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Rabbit in a field
What Are the Health Benefits of Wild Game?
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Woman's hands poured the mix of vitamins and nutritional, dietary supplement pills from a bottle, close-up.
The Little-Known Benefits of Vitamins B1, B6 and B12
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Asian Crab Rangoons with Sweet and Sour Sauce
Crab Rangoon Nutrition Information
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Mixing vanilla pudding
What Ingredients Does Gelatin Have?
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How to Treat Lack of Energy & Enthusiasm
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The 5 Best Supplements and Vitamins for Men in Their 40s
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What Are the Health Benefits of Sodium Ascorbate?
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Fresh Almond Milk
Which Non-Dairy Milk Is the Best — Rice, Soy or Almond?
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1600 Calories Per Day Diet
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7 Steps to Safely Take Psyllium Husk for Constipation (and Not a 'Colon Cleanse')
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Young woman drinking water from a bottle on the beach
What Are the Health Benefits of Drinking Propel Fitness Water?
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The Average American Daily Caloric Intake
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The Ultimate Guide to the 21-Day Daniel Fast
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Grilled ribeye beef steak, herbs and spices
Iron Deficiency and Anemia in Men
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Dried fruits
Top 10 Alkaline Foods
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Dried plum in wicker bowl
5 Negative Side Effects of Eating Too Many Prunes
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Fiber in Cheerios
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leucine-rich steak on wooden board with vegetables
10 Foods High in Leucine for Strong Muscles
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Vegetable Chips
Dried Vegetable Chips Nutrition
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Classic meatloaf topped with a spicy tomato-based glaze.
Is Meat Loaf Healthy?
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Granola bars on wooden table and peanuts
What Are the Nutrition Facts for Nature Valley Oats 'n Honey?
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What Foods Contain Yeast Extract?
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Acetylcholine Is Crucial for Memory. Are You Getting Enough?
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resveratrol-rich peanut butter in glass bowl on wooden table with peanuts surrounding
8 Delicious Foods High in Resveratrol You'll Love
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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.