Folate and folic acid are the same thing, according to the National Women's Health Information Center. Folic acid is a manmade supplement, while folate occurs naturally in some foods. Folate is part of the B vitamin complex, and is a particularly important part of the diet for pregnant women.

Oatmeal has long been a staple of the American diet, while quinoa has become widely available only within the past several years. Even though it's actually a seed, quinoa is cooked like a grain, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture considers it a part of the grain food group -- the same group that includes oatmeal.

Regular cardiovascular exercise boosts your long-term health -- it lowers blood pressure, promotes weight loss and improves cholesterol levels. These effects, in turn, reduce the risk of heart disease, strokes and heart attacks.

The optimum amount of protein per meal for muscle building -- about 30 grams, according to one study -- is sometimes quoted as the maximum amount you can absorb, but the two are not related.

Pasta has gotten a poor reputation because it is considered a carbohydrate food, which many people believe leads to weight gain.

If you've got a craving for something sweet, digging into a bowl of strawberries can often be just what you need. This juicy, sweet-tasting fruit might satisfy your taste buds, but for some people, it can also lead to bowel-related issues.

Healthy foods and dietary habits promote physical wellness and in many cases, restful nightly sleep. You may have heard that food eaten at night "turns into fat," causes weight gain or metabolizes slower.

While Subway offers a number of healthy options on its menu -- including sandwiches and salads -- if you like to eat dessert with your meals, you'll need to save room for their cookies. As you might expect from their large size, Subway's cookies are high in calories and fat.

A naturally occurring sugar, fructose is found in all fruits and vegetables. It provides sweetness to these foods, but fructose content can vary widely. Vegetables typically contain smaller amounts of fructose than fruits.

Everyone has different daily protein needs, which can vary based on factors like age, weight, sex and physical activity level. As such, it can be difficult to know how much whey isolate to use, even though most brands include a plastic scoop and suggested serving size.

Vitamin B complex is actually a group of vitamins that include eight B vitamins. These B vitamins can be found in animal and plant sources, as well as in supplement form. They play a variety of roles in the body and provide numerous benefits. Taking too much of any vitamin can be dangerous and cause side effects.

Monoglycerides and diglycerides are food additives commonly used to combine ingredients containing fats with those containing water, two types of ingredients that don't ordinarily combine well. Food manufacturers typically use them to extend a product's shelf life.