Nutrition
Simple guides to balanced eating, food variety, macronutrients, fiber and everyday choices.
Healthy Eating Without Extreme Diet Rules
Nutrition information can sometimes feel overwhelming. One source tells people to avoid carbohydrates, another recommends eliminating fats, and another promotes a particular "superfood." A healthier approach is...
Read guide →NutritionWhy Fruits, Vegetables and Fiber Matter
Fruits and vegetables are basic components of a nutritious eating pattern. They provide a variety of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other naturally occurring compounds.
Read guide →NutritionUnderstanding Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fats
Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are known as macronutrients because the body requires them in relatively large amounts. Each has important functions, and healthy nutrition is not simply about eliminating one...
Read guide →NutritionHow to Build a Healthier Everyday Plate
One of the easiest ways to improve nutrition is to focus on the overall composition of everyday meals rather than following complicated food rules.
Read guide →NutritionThe Basics of Balanced Nutrition
Nutrition does not have to be complicated. Although individual dietary needs vary, several basic principles can help most people build a healthier eating pattern.
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