- Herbs and Supplements - MedlinePlus
Browse dietary supplements and herbal remedies to learn about their effectiveness, usual dosage, and drug interactions
- Managing your weight with healthy eating - MedlinePlus
The foods and drinks you choose are important for maintaining a healthy weight This article offers advice on making good food choices to manage your weight
- Understanding the DASH diet: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
The DASH diet is low in salt and rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, and lean protein DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension The diet was first created to help lower
- Vitamins - MedlinePlus
Vitamins are substances that your body needs to grow and develop normally There are 13 vitamins your body needs; Each has specific jobs
- Glycemic index and diabetes: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Glycemic index (GI) is a measure of how quickly a food can make your blood sugar (glucose) rise Only foods that contain carbohydrates have a GI Foods such as oils, fats, and meats do not have a GI, though in people with diabetes, they can affect the blood sugar In general, low GI foods increase glucose slowly in your body Foods with a high GI increase blood glucose quickly If you have
- Calcium, vitamin D, and your bones - MedlinePlus
Certain fibers, such as wheat bran and foods with oxalic acid (spinach and rhubarb), can prevent your body from absorbing calcium Your health care provider may recommend a calcium or vitamin D supplement for the calcium and vitamin D you need However, the balance between benefits and harms of these supplements is unclear
- Healthy food trends - chia seeds - MedlinePlus
Chia seeds are tiny, brown, black or white seeds They are almost as small as poppy seeds They come from a plant in the mint family Chia seeds deliver several important nutrients in just a few calories and a small package You can eat this nutty-flavored seed in many ways
- Butter, margarine, and cooking oils - MedlinePlus
Some types of fat are healthier for your heart than others Butter and other animal fats and solid margarine may not be the best choices Alternatives to consider are liquid vegetable oil, such as olive
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