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Fats

Choose Healthy Fats

A nutritious eating plan doesn't mean cutting out all fat, just focusing on healthier varieties. Not sure how to get started? Begin by making small changes.

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Endocrine Disorders

Thyroid Health 101: Understanding Diseases, Risk Factors and Nutrition

The thyroid gland produces hormones that have effects through the entire body, including blood flow, body temperature and breathing rates. Learn more about types of thyroid disorders and nutrition therapy options during Thyroid Awareness Month.

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Safe Cooking and Prep

10 Food Safety Tips for the Slow Cooker

Slow cookers are a convenient way to whip up a delicious dish with minimal effort. Just don't forget about food safety when using one during National Slow Cooking Month.

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Antioxidants: Protecting Healthy Cells

Antioxidants — such as vitamins C and E and carotenoids, which include beta-carotene, lycopene and lutein — help protect healthy cells from damage caused by free radicals.

Winter Foods for Kids

When the temperatures drop and the daylight hours are shorter, energy levels can take a big dip, right along with mood. These foods will help your kids stay healthy — and happy — this winter.

Food Safety After a Natural Disaster

Good emergency preparedness includes having a plan. Review information and resources about keeping food safe if a natural disaster occurs.

What Makes a Healthful Drink of Water?

While turning on the tap for a cool drink of water is the ultimate convenience, water also is sold in glass and plastic bottles, as well as cans and boxes. Why are there so many types of bottled water? Which is the healthiest? And if tap water is best and least expensive, are the rest just a waste of money? Find out!

What a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Can Do for You

When you need food and nutrition information based on evidence or want to know how a healthy diet can improve your health and help fight disease — rely on qualified professionals in the field of nutrition and dietetics!

Thyroid Health 101: Understanding Diseases, Risk Factors and Nutrition

Keep your thyroid healthy by eating a variety of foods that include nutrients the thyroid needs to function. Discuss thyroid health at your annual physical exam and ask your physician if testing its function is needed.

Set Smart Lifestyle Goals with the Help of a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Registered dietitian nutritionists are committed to helping people enjoy healthy lives through food and nutrition. Here are a few ways, plus how to find an RDN in your area.

Feeding Your Body, Feeding Your Brain

Being healthy means taking care of your brain as well as your body. This is especially important as we age.

Family Exercise Ideas for Every Season

The key to an active family is finding fun things to do in every season. Aim for a goal of 30 minutes for adults and 60 minutes for kids of moderate activity daily — no matter the weather!

What Is the Low-FODMAP Diet

Originally developed to help manage the symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome, the low-FODMAP diet may not be appropriate for everyone. Learn more about this eating style.

Have a Fun and Healthful Birthday Party

It's your child's birthday! Follow these tips to provide a fun and delicious party spread that also is healthful.

Slow Cooker Tips for Busy Weeknights

Too busy to cook? Use a slow cooker. It does all the cooking for you while you're at work or busy with the kids, minimizing time spent in the kitchen.

Ice Speed: Fueling Strategies for Hockey

When it comes to fuel, the demands of high school ice hockey players are high. Consuming optimal foods and fluids both on and off the ice is essential.

Find a Nutrition Expert

Looking for credible nutrition information and recommendations? The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' network of credentialed food and nutrition practitioners are ready to help!