Nutrition & Therapeutic Diets
Foundations of Healthy Nutrition
Building a healthy dietary pattern begins with understanding the basics of balanced nutrition rather than focusing on individual "superfoods" or restrictive diets.
Understanding Macronutrients
Learn about carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and the important roles each plays in energy production, metabolism, and overall health.
Understanding Micronutrients
Explore how vitamins, minerals, and trace elements support hundreds of essential biological processes throughout the body.
[Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS)]
Reading Nutrition Facts Labels
Learn how to interpret serving sizes, ingredients, added sugars, fiber, sodium, and other important information on food labels.
[How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label | FDA]
Therapeutic Dietary Patterns
Different health conditions may benefit from different nutritional strategies. Therapeutic diets should always be individualized and adjusted according to each person's needs and health goals.
Mediterranean Diet
Learn about one of the most extensively studied dietary patterns for supporting cardiovascular, metabolic, and overall health.
[Diet Review: Mediterranean Diet • The Nutrition Source]
Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition
Explore dietary principles that emphasize whole foods, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables, legumes, and other nutrient-dense foods.
[Diet Review: Anti-Inflammatory Diet • The Nutrition Source]
DASH Diet
Learn how the DASH eating plan was developed to support healthy blood pressure and cardiovascular health.
[DASH - DASH Eating Plan | NHLBI, NIH]
Low Glycemic Eating
Learn how carbohydrate quality and glycemic response may influence blood sugar regulation and energy levels.
[Choosing good carbs with the glycemic index - Harvard Health]
Blood Sugar & Metabolic Health
Nutrition plays an important role in maintaining healthy blood glucose levels and supporting metabolic function.
Understanding Insulin Resistance
Learn what insulin resistance is, risk factors that may contribute, and how lifestyle changes can help improve insulin sensitivity.
[Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes - NIDDK]
Understanding Prediabetes
Learn how prediabetes develops, risk factors, and evidence-based lifestyle approaches that may reduce progression to type 2 diabetes.
[prediabetescoulditbeyou_print.pdf]
Fiber & Blood Sugar Control
Explore how dietary fiber can support satiety, digestive health, and healthy blood glucose regulation.
[Fiber • The Nutrition Source]
Digestive Health & Nutrition
Diet can influence digestion, the gut microbiome, bowel function, and gastrointestinal symptoms.
Soluble vs. Insoluble Fiber
Learn the differences between the two primary types of dietary fiber and how each supports digestive health.
[Dietary fiber: Essential for a healthy diet - Mayo Clinic]
Prebiotics & Probiotics
Understand the differences between probiotics, prebiotics, and fermented foods.
[Consumers - International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP)]
Hydration & Digestive Health
Learn why adequate hydration is important for digestion, bowel regularity, and overall health.
[About Water and Healthier Drinks | Healthy Weight and Growth | CDC]
Heart-Healthy Nutrition
Nutrition can support healthy cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and cardiovascular wellness.
Healthy Fats Explained
Learn the differences among saturated fats, unsaturated fats, trans fats, and omega-3 fatty acids.
[Fats | American Heart Association]
Sodium & Heart Health
Understand sodium recommendations and practical strategies for reducing excessive sodium intake.
[Sodium | American Heart Association]
Dietary Fiber & Cholesterol
Explore how soluble fiber may support healthy cholesterol levels.
[Cholesterol: Top foods to improve your numbers - Mayo Clinic]
Nutrition Through the Lifespan
Nutritional needs change throughout life.
Healthy Nutrition During Menopause
Learn how nutrition may support bone health, cardiovascular health, and healthy aging during menopause.
[Menopause Diet: What to Eat to Help Manage Symptoms]
Healthy Aging & Nutrition
Explore nutrient needs as we age and strategies for maintaining muscle mass, bone health, and overall wellness.
[Healthy Eating As You Age: Know Your Food Groups | National Institute on Aging]
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