Healthy diets
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Exercise: 7 benefits of regular physical activity
Improve your heart health, mood, stamina and more with regular physical activity.
Low-glycemic index diet: What's behind the claims?
Find out about the low-glycemic index diet — an eating plan based on how food affects blood sugar levels.
Diverticulitis diet
A diverticulitis diet may be part of a treatment plan for acute diverticulitis.
Clear liquid diet
Need to be on a clear liquid diet? Learn which foods to eat and which foods to avoid.
Low-fiber diet do's and don'ts
Learn which foods are allowed and which foods to avoid on a low-fiber diet.
Gluten-free diet
Learn about foods that are acceptable in a gluten-free diet and tips for selecting healthy, nutritional options.
Caffeine content for coffee, tea, soda and more
Find out just how much caffeine is in coffee, tea, soda and energy drinks. You may be surprised at how much caffeine you're consuming.
What are added sugars?
Beverages such as soda and fruit drinks are a major source of added sugar in the U.S. diet. Added sugars contribute calories but no essential nutrients to your diet. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting added sugars to less than 10 percent of total calories. That's 200 calories for a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet. Consider that a 12-ounce can of soda has upwards of 100 calories from added sugars.
Eat more of these key nutrients
The typical American diet is low in fiber, vitamin D, calcium, iron and potassium. For this reason, they're listed on the Nutrition Facts label to encourage Americans to choose foods rich in these important nutrients.
Don't go cuckoo for coconut water
Coconut water is the clear fluid inside coconuts. Because it has natural electrolytes, such as potassium, sodium and manganese, it's popular for rehydration after exercise. But coconut water isn't calorie-free, which means plain water is still the smart choice for a post-workout drink.
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