Nutrition articles from our dietitians
Evidence-based articles by our Registered Dietitians on digestive and heart health, diabetes, weight, women's health and everyday eating, each with its sources.
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How Much Water Do You Really Need?
An evidence-based look at hydration: where the 8-glasses myth came from, real fluid needs, the role of food and other drinks, signs of dehydration, and why more isn't always better.
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Portion Sizes and Mindful Eating: A Practical Guide
A practical guide to portion sizes and mindful eating: the difference between a portion and a serving, simple hand-based estimates, why portions have grown, and how slowing down helps you eat the right amount.
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How to Read a Nutrition Label (Without Getting Fooled)
A plain-language guide to reading nutrition labels: how serving sizes shape every number, the 5/15 percent Daily Value rule, added sugars, and how to see past front-of-package marketing.
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Cutting Back on Sugar: A Practical, No-Guilt Guide
An evidence-based guide to reducing added sugar: the daily limits, why added sugar harms health while fruit doesn't, how to spot hidden sugar, and realistic ways to cut cravings.
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Fiber: The Most Underrated Nutrient (A Complete Guide)
An evidence-based guide to dietary fiber: how much you need, soluble vs insoluble, why 90%+ of adults fall short, the real health benefits, and how to eat more comfortably.
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How Much Protein Do You Really Need?
A practical, evidence-based guide to protein: how much you actually need, why active and older adults need more, how to spread it across the day, and when the protein craze goes overboard.