nutrition

FreshSplash / Getty Images Having a piece of fruit can satisfy your sweet tooth while providing important nutrients like vitamins and fiber. But if you are monitoring your sugar intake, you may want to choose fruits that are low in sugar. Here's a look at low-sugar fruits you can incorporate …

VidorHsu / getty images Aspartame is an artificial sweetener that’s approximately 200 times sweeter than sugar. It contains just four calories per gram and is commonly used in diet drinks and low-calorie foods. Many people use aspartame in place of caloric sweeteners as a way to cut back on calories and …

microgen / Getty Images When it comes to spicy foods, people generally fall into two categories—those who love them and those who avoid them at all costs. If you’re a lover of all things spicy, you’ll be glad to know that spices such as peppers and chilies offer more than …

Jeff Wasserman / Stocksy The foods that fuel your body have a profound impact on your overall health, including the health of your gut.  While an eating pattern high in ultra-processed foods and added sugar can lead to negative changes in gut bacteria and increase your risk for developing digestive …

JLco – Ana Suanes / Getty Images You need water for virtually every process in your body. Water plays a role in keeping your temperature normal, lubricating joints, protecting your spinal cord, and eliminating waste from your body. Drinking enough water also prevents dehydration, a state you reach when you …

masa44 / Getty Images Olive oil is a versatile fat that's created through crushing, milling, and pitting olives to obtain their oil. This nutritious oil is rich in protective compounds that positively impact health in several ways, including protecting against heart disease and type 2 diabetes. It’s an important component …

Svetlana Monyakova / Getty Images Eating optimal amounts of protein on a daily basis can benefit your health in several ways. Protein-rich meals and snacks are satiating and can help reduce your overall calorie intake, which can promote a healthy body weight. High protein diets have also been linked to …

tbralnina / Getty Images Your body depends on protein for vital processes such as immune function, nutrient transport, muscle growth, and hormone and neurotransmitter synthesis.   Adults require a minimum of 0.36 grams (g) of protein per pound per day in order to meet their basic protein needs, such as preventing …

Tart cherry juice is made from Montmorency cherries (Prunus cerasus), also known as sour cherries. As the name suggests, tart cherry juice is more sour than black cherry juice, which is made from sweet cherries. When consumed regularly, tart cherry juice may help improve heart health, promote deep sleep, and …

Sergey Kirsanov / Getty images The açai palm—Euterpe oleracea—is a plant native to the Amazon region of tropical Central and South America. It produces small, deep purple-colored berries that are rich in nutrients and antioxidant compounds. Indigenous communities of the Amazon have used açai berries as a food source and …