Nutrition and diet
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Pain & Treatment · Movement & Wellness · Nutrition & Diet
November 12, 2022
Brown Rice vs White Rice: Which Is Healthier for You?
Brown rice vs white rice: compare fiber, nutrients, blood sugar effects and arsenic levels, and learn when each kind of rice is the better choice.
July 9, 2022
Mindful Eating Tips to Ease Cravings and Enjoy Your Food
Try these mindful eating tips to tell hunger from appetite, handle emotional eating and enjoy meals more, plus signs it is time to get extra support.
April 16, 2022
Do You Need a Personalized Nutrition Plan? How to Build One
Learn what a personalized nutrition plan includes, how to build a simple one yourself and when a registered dietitian should help you create it.
January 1, 2022
Is Organic Food Healthier? What the Research Really Shows
Is organic food healthier? Learn what studies show about nutrients, pesticide residue, antibiotics and food safety, and how to weigh organic choices for you.
August 7, 2021
MIND Diet and Alzheimer’s: What to Eat and What Research Shows
The MIND diet blends Mediterranean and DASH eating for brain health. Learn which foods it favors and what research shows about Alzheimer's risk.
April 24, 2021
Nutrition Counseling: 4 Ways It Can Improve Your Health
Nutrition counseling can help you lower health risks, manage a condition and make changes that last. Learn what to expect and how to find a qualified expert.
April 3, 2021
How to Prevent Heart Disease: Know Your Risks and Your Numbers
Learn how to prevent heart disease: which risk factors you can change, the numbers to track with your doctor and the heart attack signs that need 911.
March 13, 2021
How Much Fiber per Day Do You Need? Goals, Sources and Tips
Wondering how much fiber per day you need? Learn the daily goals for women and men, which foods deliver the most and how to add fiber without bloating.
February 20, 2021
12 Tips for Healthy Eating That Fit a Busy Life
Practical tips for healthy eating at the store, in the kitchen and on the go, plus smarter snacks and drinks so eating well fits a busy schedule.
January 30, 2021
Adult Onset Food Allergy: Why It Happens and What to Do Next
An adult onset food allergy can appear even to foods you have eaten for years. Learn common triggers, how allergists diagnose it and when to use epinephrine.
January 9, 2021
What Causes Childhood Obesity? Genes, Environment, Sleep and More
What causes childhood obesity? Learn how genes, food, activity, sleep, stress and health conditions add up, and when to talk with your child's pediatrician.
December 19, 2020
Food Allergy Elimination Diet: How to Find Your Trigger Safely
A food allergy elimination diet can help pinpoint a trigger when done with an allergist. Learn how it works, how foods are retested and how to stay nourished.
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