Healthy Eating and DietInfo Center

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How to Promote Healthy Childhood Weight
Learning habits to maintain a healthy weight in childhood can promote lifelong health.
Omega-3s: What You Need to Know
There are lots of types of fatty acids, but omega-3 fatty acids get a lot of attention. And there's a good reason for that.
Detoxes & Cleanses: What Are They and Do They Work?
Cleanses and detox diets may sound healthy, but do they really work?
Got Celiac Disease? Now What?
These days, you’d be hard-pressed to find a grocery store without a gluten-free section. But what does it all mean?
Sugar Alternatives and Your Health
Who doesn't love a sweet taste? Almost everyone loves how sugar tastes, but not everyone loves the health effects of sugar in excess.
5 Foods That May Lower Blood Pressure
What you put into your body has an effect on what happens inside your body, and that includes your blood pressure.
The Hidden Salt in Your Diet
The salt shaker isn't the only way you're getting a lot of sodium in your diet.
How to Add Fiber to Your Daily Diet
Lower cholesterol, healthy bowels, better blood sugar and healthy weight — that's the potential power of dietary fiber. Here's how to get more of it in your diet.
Simple Swaps for Better Carbs
Carbohydrates are a necessary part of the human diet, but some are healthier than others.
Macronutrients and Micronutrients: What You Should Know
Are you getting the right amounts of your macronutrients and micronutrients?