Nutrition

It’s important to know what you’re putting into your body. Learn about nutrition for healthy eating.

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What Are Lectins—and Do You Need to Avoid Them?

Some health experts are urging people to avoid lectins, found in plant proteins. But aren't plant foods supposed to be...


8 Vitamins That Can Be a Total Waste of Money—and Could Even Be Dangerous

When it comes to supplements, more is not always better.


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40 Sneaky Nicknames for Sugar You Might Not Recognize

Just because the word "sugar" isn't on a food label's ingredients list doesn't mean there are no sugary sweeteners in...


22 Warning Signs Your Vitamins Aren’t Going to Work

Avoid buying into the false claims of vitamins and dietary supplements. Here are some warning signs that they aren't going...


The 6 Best Probiotic Foods for Your Gut (That Aren’t Yogurt)

One of the most astonishing recent health discoveries is how much our gut microbiome impacts our health. When it comes...


7 Silent Signs You Aren’t Getting Enough Vitamins

Even healthy eaters may fall short of key vitamins and minerals. See if you have any of these symptoms of...


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17 Nutritionists Reveal Their Top Healthy-Eating Secrets

How do registered dietitians eat to stay in tip-top health? Borrow a few of their best tips for an instant...


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13 Secrets Hidden in Your Nutrition Labels

Bug parts, beaver glands, and fish bladders: You'll never believe what those unpronounceable words on your food's ingredient lists actually...

10 Signs You’re Not Getting Enough Magnesium

Magnesium is one of the most underrated minerals, but it’s involved in literally hundreds of your body’s functions. Pay attention...


16 Low-Carb Diet Mistakes You Should Never Make

You're on a low-carb diet but weight loss has stalled and you're getting frustrated. These common mistakes might be...


7 Signs You’re Not Getting Enough Zinc

The mineral zinc plays a role in growth and development, wound healing, blood clot formation, and thyroid function. Here are...


10 Ways to Get Vitamin D Without the Sun

From the beginning of October through March, the angle of the sun prevents much of North America from getting vitamin...


6 Easy Ways to Eat More Vitamin D-Rich Foods

Eating plenty of these vitamin D-rich foods should help ensure you get your daily dose of the "sunshine vitamin."


25 Natural Energy Boosters That Just Might Change Your Life

Chase fatigue out of your day with these natural ways to jump-start your energy.


13 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Eat a Vegan Diet

How to eat a plant-based diet so you reap all the health benefits (and avoid potential downsides) of a vegan...


11 Silent Signs of a Vitamin C Deficiency You’re Probably Ignoring

While serious vitamin C deficiency is uncommon, you still may be missing out on this important nutrient. Here's how to...


Warning: These Nutrition Label Updates Could Make You Gain Weight!

In an effort to guide grocery shoppers to healthier choices, the FDA is revamping nutrition labels. That's great, but keep...

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6 Signs You’re Not Getting Enough Sunlight

You need sunlight to lift your mood, heal wounds, and manage healthy weight...but how much is enough sun,...


This Is What a Day’s Worth of Fat Really Looks Like

You might be shocked at how little saturated fat you can really eat—and how much healthy fat you can fit...


11 Vitamin Brands Medical Professionals Trust the Most

We asked medical professionals, including doctors, registered dietitians, and pharmacists, to share which vitamins and supplements they trust and buy...


This Is the Worst Diet Advice Nutritionists Have Ever Heard

Experts really hope you'll never fall for these bogus (but commonly believed) diet and weight loss tips.


9 Best Vitamins for Sleep

Sometimes vitamin deficiencies can be a root cause of sleep disruption. That means that one or more of these nutrients...


9 Foods With Gluten that Will Surprise You

We all know white bread is out... but these other foods? Who knew?


33 Healthy Foods That Are Way More Nutritious Than You Realized

Sure, apples, broccoli, olives, and yogurt make any healthy eating list. But the science behind these healthy foods shows they're...


Why People Count Macros to Lose Weight

Find out what macros are and why counting macros is thought to help you lose weight without being overly restrictive.


Finally! A Vitamin That Could Blast Belly Fat

If you want to get slimmer, this nutrient—which you might know as "the sunshine vitamin"—may hold a secret that could...


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9 Reasons Vitamins Could Make You Feel Worse

Vitamins and minerals promise many health benefits, but if you take too much, mix and match, or don't choose your...


If You Don’t Stop Eating These 7 High Carb Foods, They Could Kill You

Low-to-no-carb diets have been all the rage for years. There was the Atkin's Diet, the South Beach Diet, the Dukan...