in Food & Nutrition Center
Find information on food and nutrition and what constitutes a healthy diet, healthy cooking and healthy eating.
Healthy diet basics
Understand the fundamentals of food and nutrition — the food pyramid, fiber, fat and cholesterol, calories, and the elements of a healthy diet.- Healthy eating and food groups
- Fiber and plant-based foods
- Fat and cholesterol
- Vitamins, minerals and supplements
- Water, tea, alcohol and caffeine
- Sugar and sweeteners
- Salt and sodium
Healthy cooking
Healthy cooking techniques, nutrition facts and grocery shopping tips.- Food labels and shopping
- Healthy cooking techniques
- Food safety
- Healthy recipes
- Meals and menus
- Healthy cooking videos
Recent blog posts
Latest blog updates about nutrition topics.
Heart-healthy diet: 7 steps to prevent heart disease Ready to start your heart-healthy diet? Here are seven tips to get you started.
Is the ingredient taurine in energy drinks safe?
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Mayo Clinic dietitian Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D., and colleagues answer select questions from readers.
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