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5 Healthiest Pita Breads on Grocery Shelves—and 2 To Avoid
Deciphering the healthy pita from less nutritious can be tricky, but here's some help.
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26 Healthy, Low-Sugar Soda Alternatives
Experts recommend getting your hands on these healthy sodas that are great alternatives to sugary colas.
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9 Healthiest Checkers Orders—and 4 To Avoid
Which burgers, fries, and chicken sandwiches from this popular fast-food chain made the list?
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11 Healthiest McDonald’s Orders
Believe it or not, there are a few ways you can enjoy a healthier meal at McDonald's.
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The Healthiest Einstein Bros. Bagels Orders
Here's how to navigate the menu of bagels and bagel sandwiches with your health in mind.
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The 6 'Healthiest' Types of Alcohol to Drink
Although alcohol is not inherently good for you, dietitians say there are healthier alcohols to drink that are low-calorie and low-sugar.
10 Healthiest Store-Bought Smoothies—and 4 To Avoid

The Best & Worst Store-Bought Smoothies
Give your blender a rest and grab one of these healthy store-bought smoothies for on-the-go fuel.
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11 Popular Foods That Contain Harmful Dyes & Chemicals
Find out what's lurking in some of your favorite foods.
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I'm a Dietitian—Here's What I Order at an Italian Restaurant
Look beyond the endless bread and pasta to these delicious choices that support your health goals.
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The Best & Worst Menu Items at Red Robin
Should you get the fries or the chips? Is a burger better than a pizza? We dish on what's healthy here.
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30 Unhealthiest Restaurant Chain Meals
When heading to your favorite chain restaurant, dietitians say you may want to skip these meals.
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The Best & Worst Menu Items at Carrabba's
Carrabba's Italian Grill has an endless menu of decadent foods and desserts. Make the healthiest menu choices with our handy guide.
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25 Easy Ways To Cut Calories
Make these changes to your eating habits to shave off calories while still enjoying your favorite things.
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10 Best & Worst Menu Items at TGI Fridays
Feel prepared while you dine out with this list of the healthiest (and unhealthiest) TGI Fridays orders.
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10 Eating Habits To Slim Down a Thick Waistline in 30 Days
Weight loss can be tricky, but these eating habits can certainly help.
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How to Lose Weight While Eating At McDonald’s
You can still shed weight without giving up one of your favorite indulgences!
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10 Best 100-Calorie Snacks for Weight Loss
If you're trying to lose weight, these tasty low-calorie snacks are the way to go.
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You’ll Never Lose Your Belly Fat if You’re Still Eating These 10 Things
Looking to thin down your waistline? Cut these items from your diet ASAP.
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8 Inflammatory Foods That Are Giving You Belly Fat
Knowing what to eliminate from your diet is key in keeping your midsection trim.
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10 Foods That Are Destroying Your Abs
If you want to see your abs this summer, think twice about these foods in your diet.
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10 Worst Protein-Packed Foods for Weight Loss
Not all protein foods are created equally.
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You’ll Never Lose Weight if You’re Still Eating These 11 Things
If you're trying to slim down, keep these items out of your kitchen and shopping cart.
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8 Things To Eat After a Workout if You’re Trying To Lose Weight
The foods you consume post-exercise can majorly impact your progress.
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13 Best Low-Calorie Starbucks Drinks
An expert explains how to pick the healthiest low-calorie Starbucks drinks, and the ones you should try.
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21 Best Foods To Lower Blood Pressure
To help lower your blood pressure, an RD recommends adding these foods to your diet.
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The #1 Eating Habit to Avoid to Keep Your Brain Sharp
You may want to limit your intake of this ingredient.
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One Major Side Effect of Eating Ham
Keep this in mind during your Easter celebrations.
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The Best Breakfast Recipes for Stronger Muscles
Feel strong with these muscle-building post-workout meals.
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The #1 Best Vitamin D Supplement to Take
There are actually many different types of vitamin D supplements you can take—according to one dietitian, this kind is the best.
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Should You Be Calculating Net Carbs?
Calculating net carbs may have risen to popularity due to low-carb diets, but the technique can teach us all a lesson about food quality.
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