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If you need to cut back on the amount of potassium in your diet, learn which foods are high-potassium and low-potassium.

The humble banana is one of the world’s most popular fruits. Bananas are also a tasty, low-cal nutritional powerhouse.

Your kitchen is the heart of your home – but it can also be a case of food poisoning waiting to happen. Learn about foods that can make you and family sick and tips to keep your kitchen clean

Get the scoop on stevia, a natural, no-calorie sweetener.

WebMD presents the basics about avocados -- from calorie and nutrient content to storage and preparation advice.

WebMD offers facts, insights, and advice about eating and cooking with kale.

WebMD helps you add fantastic flavor -- and health benefits -- to your meals with these five spices.

When moving from the food pyramid, the USDA made fruits and vegetables half of the new MyPlate guide which represents the amounts of the four food groups each meal should contain.

Calcium and vitamin D are important to prevent bone loss and osteoporosis. WebMD's tips can help you get the calcium and vitamin D your body needs.

Make a healthy grocery list and get a jump on good eating habits. WebMD offers a guide to nutritious food shopping.

Confused about food labels and the Nutrition Facts panel on the back of packaged foods?

WebMD explains why cooking with canola oil may reduce your risk for heart disease.

WebMD tells you how to interpret the nutrition terms on your food's nutrition fact labels.

WebMD explains various vegetarian and vegan diets, along with the nutritional requirements of following these diets.

WebMD shares tips for lowering the sodium in your recipes. Learn about substitutions you can use and other ways to add flavor to your favorite dishes.

WebMD evaluates the Raw Food Diet: What it is, how it is supposed to work, and if it’s healthy. Learn what foods are included and what you need to do if you want to become a raw foodist.

How much protein do you need to stay healthy? WebMD explains how to choose the best sources of protein for your diet.

Trans fats raise cholesterol levels and the risk of stroke and diabetes. WebMD explains how to read beyond nutrition labels to keep trans fat consumption to a minimum.

Adding antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables to your daily diet will strengthen your ability to fight infection and disease. WebMD tells you more.

WebMD tells you which fats you need in your diet and how to incorporate them in low-fat dishes.

Some people swear by wheatgrass and its health benefits. Can it shrink tumors and combat colds, fever, intestinal disorders, and skin disease? WebMD looks at the evidence.

WebMD shows you the key vitamins and minerals you need every day, what they do, how much you need, and good food sources for them.

The health benefits of watermelon, plus tips on how to select and store them.

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A serving of dried beans or legumes (1/3 cup of cooked beans) contains around 80 calories, no cholesterol, lots of complex carbohydrates, and little fat. Read the full nutrient profile.