Nutrition Facts Guide: Superfoods, Lipids & Healthy Oils

Nutrition facts for superfoods like acerola cherry and ginger juice reveal hidden health benefits. Learn about the three types of lipids, the difference between cider and distilled vinegar, and the best vitamins for vibrant skin.

Differences Between the New and Old Food Pyramids

The food pyramid is the federal government’s representation of a healthy diet. In 2005, the USDA changed the 1992 pyramid in an attempt to better educate Americans on how to eat healthy, notes KidsHealth.org.

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Serving Size for Nuts & Seeds

Nuts and seeds are a favorite snack food. Many of the nuts or seeds consumed for snacks, however, are candied, salted or coated with chocolate or other candy. Both nuts and seeds are packed with healthy nutrients. Still, many people struggle with sticking to a serving size, which is commonly said to be one "handful"

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