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Cooking With Limited Equipment
These simple, practical shopping and prep strategies can help you build a nutritious plate, even if you’re cooking with limited equipment.
The Most Underrated & Simple Balanced Meal? A Sandwich
Who doesn’t enjoy a good sandwich? Don’t overlook this underrated, simple way to create a balanced meal with so many nutritious choices.
An Easy Protein for Low-Effort Meals: Tinned Fish
Tuna, salmon, mackerel, trout, sardines, anchovies, and more. Tinned fish is an easy, nutritious protein for low-effort, heart-healthy meals.
New Guidance on Alcohol
Alcohol is often a part of summer activities. Before you decide to drink, be sure to learn the latest guidance on alcohol consumption.
Dairy & Live and Active Cultures in a Balanced Diet
At every age and even with various health concerns, dairy & live and active cultures can and should be part of a balanced diet. Here’s how.
The Mediterranean Diet & Gut Health Connection
The Mediterranean diet has many significant benefits. Did you know many of them are tied to gut health? Learn more about this key connection.
Healthy Habits for Perimenopause & Menopause
Perimenopause and menopause affect women’s health in many ways. Learn what healthy habits can help improve outcomes and lessen symptoms.
Heart Health Guidelines Update
Learn more about the AHA’s most recent updates to its heart health guidelines, which focus on nine key features of a heart-healthy lifestyle.
Nourishing a Healthy Liver
Diet plays an essential role in nourishing a healthy liver. Learn how our largest internal organ functions and how to keep it in good shape.
Beyond the Plate: Discover the Power of Nutrition
During National Nutrition Month®, discover the power of nutrition and how your quality of life can improve when you prioritize a healthy diet.