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Here's how to find, buy, store, and cook with the hands-down healthiest foods on Earth. From healthy swaps to nutritious must-haves, get advice on preparing balanced meals and snacks all year long to help you feel great. Plus, learn all about superfoods—those exceptionally nutrient-rich ingredients that keep your body (and brain) in top form for a long, healthy life.

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The Top 10 Superfoods, According to More Than 1,100 Registered Dietitians
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5 High-Protein Breakfasts to Keep You Going All Morning
Anti-inflammatory snacks: bruschetta with avocado and smoked salmon
5 Filling, Nutritious Snacks That Keep Inflammation at Bay
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These Are the Healthiest Types of Seafood, According to an RDN
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22 Easy Vegan Dinner Recipes to Start Your Plant-Based Journey
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15 Trader Joe's Products That Are Packed With Superfoods
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14 Superfoods to Stock in Your Pantry—and Recipes You Need to Know
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23 RD-Approved Tips to Help You Buy the Best Frozen Vegetables, Meals, and More
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16 Superfoods You Can Keep in the Freezer—and How to Cook With Them
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What Is Ranch Water? Here's Everything You Need to Know About the Healthier Margarita Alternative
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5 Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast Ideas to Start Your Morning on a Healthy Note
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The 30 Healthiest Foods to Eat Every Day
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15 Vitamin K–Rich Foods That Support Healthy Bones, Blood, and More
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How to Cook With Tempeh—and 5 Recipes to Get You Started
Anti-Inflammatory Teas: Brewing Black Tea Bag 4/5
Sip on These 7 Types of Tea to Help Soothe Inflammation
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6 Ways to Make Your Chili Healthier
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19 Healthy Foods Nutritionists Buy at Trader Joe's
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6 Terrific Sources of Plant Protein for an Added Boost of Fuel
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6 Nutrient-Packed Foods to Eat for Better Brain Health
Savory Cornmeal-Chia Waffles With Spicy Maple Syrup
11 High-Protein Vegan Breakfast Ideas That Will Keep You Full Until Lunch
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Drinking Coffee Has Some Super Benefits—Here Are 4 Health Perks of Your Morning Cup
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5 All-Star Foods That Are High in Healthy Fats
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11 Tips for Making Tastier Plant-Based Meals, According to Professional Chefs
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9 Ways to Add More Protein to Your Favorite Pasta Dish—and Recipes to Get You Started
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12 Vegan Foods You Can Buy at Trader Joe's to Make Meatless Mondays Even Easier
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These Are the 10 Best Nut and Seed Butters For a Protein Boost
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7 Ways to Break a Sugar Addiction and Curb Cravings for Good
What Are Flavonoids? Flavonoid Benefits, Superfoods, and Nutrition Facts: kale
These Foods are High in Flavonoids: Add Them to Your Grocery List ASAP
What Is an Anti-Inflammatory Diet?: Mango banana pineapple turmeric breakfast superfoods smoothie bowl topped with fruits, berries and seeds
How to Start Eating More Anti-Inflammatory Foods—and Why It's So Important
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7 Strategies to Form Healthy Eating Habits, According to RDs
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10 of Real Simple's Favorite Anti-Inflammatory Recipes That'll Make You Feel Better Than Ever
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How to Make Delicious Alcohol-Free Cocktails—Plus 4 Mocktail Recipes You Need to Try
Grilled California Fish Tacos
18 Easy, Healthy Dinner Ideas Your Whole Family Will Love
Longevity Diet and Nutrition: What to Eat to Live Longer and Stay Healthy as You Age: fruits and vegetables on a plate
What to Eat for a Longer Life and Lasting Health
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6 Vitamin A-Rich Foods—and Why They're Good for You
Healthy cooking oils: olive oil, avocado oil
The 7 Healthiest Cooking Oils—and Which to Avoid
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5 Natural Ways to Reduce Inflammation and Start Feeling Your Best
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10 of the Most Nutrient-Dense Foods That Won't Break the Bank
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Red Alert: These Are the 4 Worst Foods That Cause Inflammation
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These 13 Delicious Plant-Based Products Make Vegan Eating Incredibly Easy
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The Internet Is Going Crazy Over Faux Bacon Made Out of Banana Peels
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The 7 Best Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie Recipe Ingredients, According to a Registered Dietitian
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This Is the Secret to Cooking Perfectly Crispy Tofu Every Time
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6 Easy Cauliflower Rice Recipes You'll Want to Try ASAP
Watermelon Poke Bowl
Watermelon Poke Bowls
50 mins
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Honey Isn't Vegan, But These 6 Alternatives Most Certainly Are
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15 Foods Registered Dietitians Never Eat
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4 Delicious Foods You Didn't Know Were Anti-Inflammatory
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These Are the 6 Best Anti-Aging Foods, According to Experts
healthy-breakfast-ideas: oatmeal
The 4 Healthiest Foods to Eat for Breakfast, According to a Registered Dietitian
immune-boosting-meal-guide: citrus salad
How to Make Immunity-Boosting Meals in 6 Simple Steps, According to an RD
Anti Inflammatory foods
7 Anti-Inflammatory Foods to Eat Every Day for Long-Term Health
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Intuitive Eating Is a Happier and Healthier Way to Eat—Here's How to Begin
healthiest-spices: spices in dishes
5 Spices That Not Only Taste Good, They're Good for You
brain-boosting beverages: coffee
6 Brain-Boosting Beverages to Sip on Foggy Mornings (Besides Coffee)
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4 Delicious Anti-Inflammatory Recipes to Make in Your Instant Pot
avocado truffles
The Shockingly Good Avocado Chocolate Truffles I Just Made
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7 Delicious (and Healthy!) Ways to Upgrade Your Next Cup of Coffee
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How to Make Creamy Plant-Based Coconut Yogurt From Scratch With Just 4 Ingredients
1 day 15 mins
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How Sugar Causes Inflammation—and What You Can Do About It
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The FDA Wants to Change What Qualifies as “Healthy” Food—An R.D. Explains What That Means for You
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7 Reasons Walnuts Should Be Your Healthy, Go-to Snack
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The Top Ways Blueberries Improve Your Health, According to an RD