Healthy Eating and DietInfo Center

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Is Coffee Good for You?
Most people probably wouldn't stop drinking coffee if they found out it was bad for them, but the good news is that lots of research has found that coffee is, in fact, good for you.
Healthy Holiday Eating
The holidays are a great time to be with friends and family, but they're also a time when it's easy to eat too many unhealthy foods. That can be particularly challenging if you're on a diet.
Making Baby Food Safer
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced new actions meant to reduce toxic elements in food for babies and young children.
Drinking More Water
One of the first steps to being healthy is being hydrated, but many adults are chronically dehydrated. Here's how to get more water in your day.
Healthy Holiday Swaps
As the holidays approach, our diets start to get a lot less healthy. But with a few simple food swaps, you can add a little nutrition back into your holiday meals.
Macronutrients and Micronutrients: What You Should Know
Are you getting the right amounts of your macronutrients and micronutrients?
How to Add Healthy Protein to Your Diet
Protein is an essential nutrient. Are you getting enough of the good stuff?
The Food Poisoning 411
As the weather warms up, you are probably thinking about spending more time outdoors. And, of course, you will have to pick out the perfect snacks for these outings. As fun as this all sounds, it can quickly become dangerous if you're not careful.
The Vitamin That Can Interfere with Lab Tests
Biotin, also known as vitamin B7, may interfere with lab tests and lead to incorrect results, according to a recent warning from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Changing Your Diet After Gestational Diabetes
Pregnant women made only small diet changes after a gestational diabetes diagnosis, a new study found.