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Nutrition basics
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Nutrition basics
Glycemic index explained: what it actually tells you about blood sugar
Glycemic index gets mentioned constantly, but the number alone can be misleading. Here is what it measures and what to look at instead.
Nutrition basics
The DASH diet explained: a beginner's guide to eating for blood pressure
DASH is one of the most studied eating patterns for blood pressure. Here is what it actually asks you to do, without the jargon.
Nutrition basics
What your LDL and HDL numbers actually mean
A cholesterol panel comes back with a handful of letters and numbers. Here is what each one is actually telling you.
Nutrition basics
What makes a meal high in sodium?
Sodium adds up from more places than the salt shaker. Here is where it usually comes from, and what tends to move the number the most.
Nutrition basics
Why nutrition labels can be confusing
Serving sizes, percent daily values, and hidden sugars all play a part. Here is what tends to trip people up, and why.