How to Eat Healthy

Learn how to eat healthy with smart and practical advice and recipes from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.

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The 6 Best Mediterranean Diet Foods to Buy at Aldi, According to Dietitians
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We Asked Dietitians the Healthiest Menu Item at Chick-fil-A — They All Said the Same Thing
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I Asked Dietitians How to Choose the Best Protein Bar—They All Said the Same Thing
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What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Sauerkraut Regularly
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The Surprising Foods That Are Aging You Faster
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Kate Hudson Just Told Us About the 2-Ingredient Beverage She Drinks Every Morning
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This Many Servings of Veggies a Day Can Decrease Your Cancer Risk, According to Science
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The Surprising Nutrient That May Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer
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What Happens to Your Cholesterol When You Eat Peanut Butter
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The Best Spice for Weight Loss, According to Dietitians
Peanut Noodles
The Underrated Ingredient You Should Be Eating on the Mediterranean Diet
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4 Ways to Add 10 Grams of Protein to Your Breakfast—Without Protein Powder
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8 Condiments to Use When You’re Watching Your Sodium
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How to Build a Mediterranean Diet Lunch in 10 Minutes—No Recipe Required
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The #1 Spice to Help Reduce Bloating, According to Dietitians
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7 Ways to Use Cottage Cheese for a Protein Boost
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The Surprising Antioxidant-Rich Food You Should Be Eating More Of But Probably Aren’t
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The #1 Habit to Break If You Have IBS, According to Experts
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5 Things to Do at Breakfast to Help Your Brain Stay Sharp Throughout the Day
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This is the Most Underrated Food in the Freezer Section, According to a Food Writer
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What Happens to Your Cholesterol When You Eat Eggs Every Day
Kale Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash & Feta
The Anti-Inflammatory Fall Salad I’ll Be Making on Repeat
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7 Dietitian-Recommended Frozen Foods to Help Lower Triglycerides
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7 Carbs with More Fiber Than Brown Rice
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6 Things You Should Do to Lose Visceral Fat, According to Dietitians
a recipe photo of the Kale & White Bean Potpie with Chive Biscuits
The High-Fiber Comfort Food Dinner I Can't Stop Making
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5 Nutrients You May Need More of After 60, According to Dietitians
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6 Small Daily Habits That Can Have a Big Impact on Your Blood Sugar, According to Experts
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Here’s What It Actually Looks Like to Eat Enough Fiber in a Day
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I'm a Dietitian & This Is the Easy High-Protein Meal I Make Every Week
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The #1 High-Protein Upgrade for Your Pasta
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9 Fruits with More Fiber Than an Apple
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8 High-Protein Foods You Should Keep Stocked in Your Pantry, According to a Food Writer
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Dietitians Recommend This High-Protein Snack to Help Lower Blood Pressure
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We Asked Dietitians Which Nut to Snack On for Better Blood Sugar–This Is What They Said
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The #1 High-Protein Upgrade for Your Morning Toast — And It’s Not Peanut Butter
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5 Things That Don’t Mix Well with Your Diabetes Medications
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The #1 Anti-Inflammatory Ingredient to Add to Your Sandwiches
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The Best High-Fiber Bread to Help You Poop, According to a Dietitian
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The #1 Dinner for Gut Health, According to Dietitians
I've Been a Vegetarian for 20 Years—This Is the Surprising Ingredient I Keep in My Fridge to Get Enough Protein
I've Been a Vegetarian for 20 Years—This Is the Surprising Ingredient I Keep in My Fridge to Get Enough Protein
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6 Food Swaps for More Blood Sugar-Friendly Meals, According to Dietitians
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7 Proteins to Add to Your Grocery List to Help You Lower High Blood Pressure, According to a Dietitian
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The 5 Best Whole Grains to Help Improve Insulin Resistance, Recommended by Dietitians
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We Asked a Gastroenterologist What They Typically Eat in a Day — This is What They Prioritize
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6 Things Gastroenterologists Want You To Do First When Diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease
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I’m a Dietitian and This Is the High-Protein Snack I Always Buy at Costco
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The Best Time to Eat Dinner to Help You Poop in the A.M., According to Experts
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The Surprising Anti-Inflammatory Ingredient to Add to Your Pasta Dish, According to Dietitians
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The 4 Best Turmeric Latte Mixes You Should Try, According to Dietitians
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The Essential Nutrient Women over 60 Are Missing Out On, According to Dietitians
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7 Easy Ways to Add Fiber to Your Lunch—No Supplements Needed
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7 Simple Ways to Keep Your Blood Sugar in Check All Day Long, According to Dietitians
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Dollar Store Shoppers May Be Right About Eating Healthy and Saving Money, New Study Says
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The Top 7 Nutrients to Support Gut Health, According to Dietitians
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7 Sneaky Signs You May Not Be Getting Enough Protein, According to Dietitians
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Here’s Why Your Farts Smell So Bad, According to Science
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7 Medications That Don’t Mix Well with Herbal Tea
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The 6 Best Budget-Friendly Anti-Inflammatory Foods, According to a Dietitian
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Why Fiber Is the #1 Underrated Nutrient for Heart Health, According to a Cardiologist
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7 Foods You Should Eat for Better Skin as You Age, According to Dietitians
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The Best Time to Eat Oats for Maximum Benefits, According to Dietitians
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The 5 Best Drinks to Help You Poop That Aren’t Coffee, According to Dietitians
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The #1 Ingredient to Add to Your Coffee, According to a Gastroenterologist
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The #1 Habit You Should Start If You Have IBS, According to Dietitians
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The Best Trader Joe’s Snack for More Energy, According to Dietitians
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I’m a Dietitian and Always Make This 30-Minute Dinner to Help Me Poop When I Come Back from Vacation