Nutrition basics
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Monosodium glutamate (MSG): Is it harmful?
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) can trigger headaches and other symptoms in some people.
Pantry basics for a gluten-free holiday
Your favorite holiday dishes are back on the table, thanks to these gluten-free recipe substitutions from a Mayo Clinic chef.
Phenylalanine in diet soda: Is it harmful?
You may be worried about phenylalanine because of a warning on diet soda. Find out why the warning is there.
Pyloric stenosis
In this condition, a valve between an infant's stomach and small intestine fails to open enough for food to pass through. Surgery is the treatment.
Slide show: 10 great health foods
Add these health foods to the menu and give your diet a healthy boost.
Slide show: Guide to a high-fiber diet
Interested in eating a high-fiber diet? See how easy it is to boost the fiber in your meals and snacks.
Sodium: How to tame your salt habit
Find out which foods have lots of this mineral and get tips on how to cut back.
Starting solids: When is the right time?
Understand when to start feeding your baby solid foods.
Taurine in energy drinks: What is it?
Energy drink ingredients can cause concern for some who consume these beverages.
Time to cut back on caffeine?
That morning cup of coffee or early afternoon soda is probably OK. But more than 400 milligrams of caffeine a day, or more than about four cups of coffee, can cause insomnia, restlessness, headaches and other problems. Start paying attention to how much caffeine you're getting from foods and beverages. Check labels. If you decide to cut back, do it gradually. For example, drink a smaller cup of coffee each day. This will help your body get used to the lower levels of caffeine and lessen potential withdrawal effects.
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