nutrition

  • Close-up of a sharpened yellow pencil pointing at the nutrition facts label, highlighting sodium and cholesterol information on a food package, with nutrition terms explained for better understanding.

    Nutrition Terms Explained: A to Z

    Nutrition Terms Explained: A to Z | Easy Eats ←All articles Nutrition Basics Series The Words on Your Plate, Explained PlainlyAn A to Z glossary of protein, fiber, magnesium, potassium, iron and the B vitamins You already know protein builds and fiber helps. What almost nobody gets told is what these things actually are, how…

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  • Illustration of Giardia lamblia protozoa with oval bodies, flagella, and two nuclei, shown in an aquatic microscopic environment.

    Parasites, Honestly

    Parasites, Honestly | Easy Eats ←All articles Gut Health Series Parasites, HonestlyWhat they do, what food can do, and what a cleanse cannot Somewhere between the doctor who says you almost certainly do not have worms and the influencer selling you a fourteen day cleanse, there is a real biology worth understanding. Parasites are not…

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  • Assorted plant-based foods, including fresh vegetables, fruits, dips, legumes, grains, bread, and seeds—perfect for anyone aiming to enjoy 30 plants a week—arranged beautifully in bowls and on a table.

    Why Your Gut Wants 30 Different Plants a Week

    Why Your Gut Wants 30 Different Plants a Week | Easy Eats ←All articles Gut Health Series Why Your Gut Wants 30 Different Plants a WeekThe benefits of diversity on your plate Eating healthy is a good start. The newer gut science says something more surprising: the variety of plants on your plate may matter…

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  • Person forming a heart shape with their hands over their stomach, wearing a light gray ribbed garment.

    How a Gut Settles

    How a Gut Actually Settles | Easy Eats ←All articles Wellness Guide How a Gut Actually SettlesAnd what food can honestly do for bloating, constipation, and loose stools Most of what circulates about healing a gut is either a marketing idea or advice that clinical research moved past decades ago. Here is what the evidence…

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  • Various fresh fruits, vegetables, pasta, grains, and nuts are arranged on a white surface. Foods include bananas, tomatoes, oranges, pasta nests, beets, and leafy greens—all thoughtfully selected as part of The Plate Pairing Guide for balanced meal inspiration.

    The Plate Pairing Guide

    Food Pairings for Nutrient Absorption | Easy Eats ←All articles Easy Eats Article The Plate Pairing GuideWhat actually works together, and what only sounds like it does Most foods do their job on their own. A few do more when they arrive together, because one unlocks something in the other. Here are six pairings with…

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