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What Is the DASH Diet?

Looking to lower your blood pressure or gain overall better health? Start with the DASH diet. 
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Making Sense of the Latest Dietary Guidelines

In early January 2026, new dietary guidelines were released. What do those guidelines actually mean for your health? Read more, plus watch an interview.
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5 Simple and Sustainable Ways to Meet Your Protein Needs 

Whether you’re active, aging or simply trying to stay strong, protein plays a key role in preserving muscle and supporting recovery. Here are five sustainable, dietitian-backed tips to help you hit your protein goals every day.
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Smart Snacking: Healthy Ideas for People With Diabetes

Snacking with diabetes doesn’t have to be hard. Here are simple snack ideas that can help you stay full and support healthy blood sugar levels. 
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5 Meal Prepping Tips to Make Life Easier (and Healthier)

5 Meal Prepping Tips to Make Life Easier (and Healthier)

From saving you time and money to improving your health, following a meal prep routine can help you eat healthier and reduce the stress that comes with cooking.
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Body Neutrality

What is Body Neutrality? How to Respect Your Body — Even on Days You Don’t Love It

How you feel about your body can change from day to day. Some days you might feel confident about how you look. Other days, you might not like your body at all. While this is normal, there’s another way to think about your body — by not thinking about how it looks at all.
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The Skinny on Healthy Fats: Meet the Mighty Omegas

You’ve heard about fatty acids, but do you know about the different types?
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Better Digestion Tips

Love Your Gut: Simple Ways to Support Digestion as You Grow Older

From improving your diet and increasing physical activity to adjusting your medications, making lifestyle changes can aid digestion as you age.
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Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil: Is It Really Heart-Healthy or Just Hype?

Coconut oil has been a hot topic in many beauty and health discussions. While coconut oil is versatile in a number of beauty applications, do the same benefits extend to your heart health?
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Vegan Athlete Diet

Strong. Fit. Plant-Fueled: The Vegan Athlete Diet Made Simple

Vegan athletes at all levels are achieving their health and performance goals with plant-based diets. By embracing nutrient-packed, sustainable foods, they’re challenging traditional ideas about sports nutrition and athletic success.
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