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How Many Calories Should You Eat Every Day?

Use my online calculator to determine how many calories you need to lose or gain weight. You can also determine the amounts of carbohydrates, protein and fat you need every day.

Nutrition Facts for Quinoa

Quinoa is an ancient grain that can be served like rice or oatmeal. Learn more bout the nutrition facts for quinoa. Includes links to healthy recipes.

Nutrition Facts for Broccoli

Broccoli is a superfood because it's rich in vitamins and minerals, is a good source of fiber and contains phytochemicals that may be good for your health.

Make a Healthy Foods Shopping List

Tips for creating your own healthy shopping list. I also have a grocery list that's ready to print.

Nutrition Facts for Bananas

Bananas are easy to store, easy to eat and can be used in many different recipes. Learn more about the health benefits of eating bananas.

Nutrition Facts for Oysters

Oysters contain protein and minerals but are low in fat and calories. Learn more about eating oysters.

Nutrition Facts for Avocados

Avocados are rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and monounsaturated fats that are good for you heart.

Anti-Inflammatory Foods

Eating anti-inflammatory foods may be able to reduce inflammation, reduce pain, and decrease your risk for chronic diseases.

Six Weeks to a Healthy Diet - Week One

Week one of the Six Weeks to a Healthy Diet series - how to set goals and take baseline measurements.

Foods High in Iron

If you've been told to eat more iron-rich foods or to avoid them, you can review these lists of foods that are high in iron.

Astaxanthin in Fish and Seafood

Astaxanthin is found in fish and seafood. It's related to vitamin A and may have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Don't Skip Breakfast

Learn why eating a healthy balanced breakfast gives you a good start to the day.

Is a Low-Carb Diet Healthy?

Low-carb diets can be healthy or unhealthy depending on the foods that are chosen for the diet.

Stilbenes

Resveratrol and pterolstilbene are two types of stilbenes found in berries, peanuts, grapes and wine.

What Is a Nutrient?

Nutrients come from the foods you eat - learn more about the different types of nutrients and why you need them.

Nutrition - Do You Know Why You Need to Eat?

You need to eat a balanced diet with the right number of calories in order to be at your healthiest. Here's why.

Vitamin D Deficiency

An explanation of vitamin D deficiency and the symptoms, which include rickets and osteopenia.

Vitamin C Deficiency

About.com nutritionist Shereen Jegtvig describes the symptoms of a vitamin C deficiency.

Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Vitamin B6 is a member of the B complex family of vitamins. Learn about the vitamin B6 deficiency symptoms.

Finding and Avoiding Added Sugars

Eating a diet high in added sugars add more calories that can lead to being overweight or obese. About.com nutrition expert explains how to find and eliminate most of the added sugars from your diet.

Six Weeks to a Healthy Diet

Lesson three of Six Weeks to a Healthier Diet shows you how to get more vegetables into your diet.

Six Weeks to a Healthy Diet

This is lesson four of the series, "Six Weeks to a Healthy Diet" and it will help you improve your diet by making better choices in dietary fats.

Basic Nutrition Lesson Five - Fat Structure and Functions

This lesson will teach you about fats and why you need them in your diet.

How to Stick to Your Diet

About.com nutrition expert explains how to keep yourself motivated when the dieting gets tough.

How To Use Your Body Mass Index (BMI)

About.com nutritionist Shereen Jegtvig describes the Body Mass Index and how to calculate it.