Nutrition basics
Learning Center
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.
Double-outlet right ventricle
In this heart condition present at birth, two major blood vessels aren't attached to the heart in the usual positions. Learn how it's treated.
Dry skin
Learn more about the causes of and self-care tips for a common flaky skin condition that tends to be temporary or seasonal but may become a lifelong problem.
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.
Fiber: Soluble or insoluble?
You need both types of fiber in your diet. Soluble, which dissolves in water, can help lower cholesterol and glucose levels. Good sources of soluble fiber include oats, beans, apples, citrus fruits, carrots and barley. Insoluble fiber, which doesn't dissolve in water, promotes the movement of material through your digestive system and can help with constipation or irregular stools. Good sources of insoluble fiber include whole-wheat flour, wheat bran, nuts and many vegetables.
Frostbite
Learn how to prevent cold injury to the skin when outdoors in freezing temperatures and how to treat and recover from frostbite.
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.
Green stool
Learn about the possible causes of green stools in adults and infants.
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.
Refine Your Search
Type
Gender
- All
- Female (1)
Age
- All
- 45 to 64 middle
- 19 to 44 younger
- 02 to 15 months infant
- 00 birth to 01 month newborn
- 03 to 5 years preschool
- 65 to 80 older
- 13 to 18 years teen
- 06 to 12 years elementary/preteen
- 16 months to 2 years toddler
Focus
- All
- Home Treatment (7)
- Prevention (6)
- Symptom (reportable) (3)
- Risk factor (2)
- Definition (1)
- Points to Know (1)
- Diet Recommendation (1)