Nutrition basics
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Get to know the new Nutrition Facts label
The recently revamped label makes it easier than ever to make healthy food choices. Get the facts from a Mayo Clinic dietitian.
High-fructose corn syrup: Any health concerns?
Too much added sugar, including high-fructose corn syrup, can affect your health.
High-protein diets: Are they safe?
Considering a high-protein diet for weight loss? Understand the precautions first.
How to track saturated fat
Knowing how much saturated fat is in the foods you eat can help you meet your health and nutrition goals.
Is it safe to store food in takeout containers?
Takeout containers aren't the best for storing leftovers. Wrap or repackage food to keep it fresher and safer.
Juicing is no substitute for whole foods
Juicing fresh fruits and vegetables produces a liquid that contains most of the vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients found in the whole fruit or vegetable. However, healthy fiber is lost during most juicing. So be sure your diet also includes a variety of whole fruits and vegetables.
Juicing: What are the health benefits?
Learn about the pros and cons of extracting the juice from fresh fruits and vegetables.
Monosodium glutamate (MSG): Is it harmful?
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) can trigger headaches and other symptoms in some people.
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.
Slide show: 10 great health foods
Add these health foods to the menu and give your diet a healthy boost.
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