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Nutrition and healthy eating
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Nutrition basics
- Dietary fiber: Essential for a healthy diet A high-fiber diet offers many health benefits. Here's how to increase your fiber intake.
- Added sugar: Don't get sabotaged by sweeteners Added sugar — Learn what added sugar is and how to cut back.
- Caffeine: How much is too much? Caffeine — You may like caffeine's effects, but too much can be harmful.
- Dietary fats: Know which types to choose Not all fats are created equal. Find out which kinds to avoid and which to enjoy in moderation.
- Artificial sweeteners: A safe alternative to sugar? Artificial sweeteners (sugar substitutes) — What are they and how much is safe to eat?
- Alcohol use: Why moderation is key Alcohol use — Here's why drinking alcohol in moderation is important.
- Sodium: Are you getting too much? Sodium sneaks into your diet — discover ways to cut sodium in your diet.
- Water: How much should you drink every day? Water — Know how much water to drink to remain healthy and prevent dehydration.
- Food pyramid: An option for better eating Food pyramid — Use a food pyramid to help you create a healthy-eating plan.
- Nutrition Facts: Reading the food label Nutrition Facts — Use this food label to help you compare products for nutritional quality.
- High-fiber foods Eating enough high-fiber foods? Find out the dietary fiber content of some common foods.
- Healthy diet: End the guesswork with these nutrition guidelines Healthy diet — nutritional recommendations designed to help promote health and prevent disease.
- Calorie calculator Calorie calculator — calculate how many daily calories you need to maintain your weight.
- 10 great health foods for eating well Health food — Top 10 health foods and their benefits to jump-start your healthy diet.
- Cholesterol: The top 5 foods to lower your numbers The foods you eat can help lower your cholesterol. Discover five that are best.
- Nuts and your heart: Eating nuts for heart health Discover how walnuts, almonds and other nuts help lower cholesterol and improve heart health.
- Trans fat is double trouble for your heart health Trans fat raises your "bad" (LDL) cholesterol and lowers your "good" (HDL) cholesterol. Find out more about how to avoid it.
- Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid tool Here's your personalized meal plan for weight loss and weight maintenance.
Healthy diets
- DASH diet: Top 5 tips for dining out DASH diet — Here are five ways to avoid hidden fat and salt while dining out.
- DASH diet: Top 5 tips for shopping and cooking The DASH diet may open new doors for your health — and your palate.
- Sample menus for the DASH eating plan DASH diet: Plan your meals with these sample DASH menus.
- DASH diet: Healthy eating to lower your blood pressure The DASH diet can control blood pressure and offer other health benefits.
- Vegetarian diet: How to get the best nutrition A vegetarian diet can meet your nutritional needs if you follow this helpful guide.
- Caffeine content for coffee, tea, soda and more Caffeine content — Find out how much caffeine is in coffee, tea, soda and sports drinks.
- DASH diet: Guide to recommended servings DASH diet: Use this table of recommended servings to plan meals.
Healthy cooking
- Meatless meals: The benefits of eating less meat Meatless meals are an easy way to eat healthy and save money.
- Healthy meals: Cooking for 1 or 2 Healthy meals for one or two are easy when you use these tips.
- Whole grains: Hearty options for a healthy diet Choose whole grains over refined grains. Here's how to add more to your diet.
- Beans and other legumes: Types and cooking tips Here's help in selecting and preparing beans and other nutritious legumes.
- How meat and poultry fit in your healthy diet Cut the fat from your diet, not the meat and poultry.
- Main attraction: 10 vegetable main dishes Here are 10 ways to transform fresh vegetables into main-meal options.
- Color your diet: Fresh fruit 10 ways With minimal effort, you can transform fresh fruit into interesting and delicious creations. Here's how.
- Summer menus Summer recipes — Celebrate the season with these healthy summer recipes.
- Healthy eating: 10 ways to add pizazz Healthy eating — Keep on track with these 10 easy ways to freshen things up.
- Recipe makeovers: 5 ways to create healthy recipes Healthy recipes — Use these techniques to reduce the fat, calories and sodium in recipes.
- Ingredient substitutions: Make the switch for healthier recipes Create healthy recipes by swapping one ingredient for another. These substitution tips can help.
- Healthy cooking techniques Healthy cooking techniques capture the flavor and nutrients of food without extra fat or salt.
- Food poisoning Food poisoning — Comprehensive overview covers causes, symptoms and treatments.
- Listeria infection Listeria infection — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment, prevention of this food-borne illness.
- Food-borne illness: First aid How to recognize and provide first aid for a food-borne illness.
Healthy menus and shopping strategies
- Thanksgiving recipes: Delicious options for healthy eating Thanksgiving recipes — Build your Thanksgiving Day menu with these healthy recipes for healthy eating.
- Menu planning: Eat healthier and spend less Menu planning supports healthy eating — and saves time and money.
- Healthy savings: The art of frugal food shopping Use these frugal food tips to achieve healthy savings on your grocery bill.
- Healthy breakfast: Quick, flexible options to grab at home Healthy breakfast — Get several quick-and-healthy options to jump-start your day.
- Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid: A sample menu Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid — Use this menu to plan daily meals and snacks.
- Organic foods: Are they safer? More nutritious? Find out what factors might influence your decision to buy or bypass organic foods.
- Fast food: 6 ways to healthier meals Fast food can fit into your healthy diet. These tips can help.
- Holiday recipes: Healthy-eating ideas for your holiday parties Holiday recipes — Liven up your holidays with these healthy recipes for healthy eating.
- Menus for heart-healthy eating: Cut the fat and salt Use these menus to jump-start your heart-healthy diet.
Nutritional supplements
- Herbal supplements: What to know before you buy Herbal supplements aren't right for everyone. Get the facts before you buy.
- Dietary supplements: Nutrition in a pill? Dietary supplements — What precautions to take when choosing and using vitamin and mineral supplements.
