Sugary drinks are the most fattening things you can put into your body.

Despite being high in fat, nuts are incredibly nutritious and healthy.

All the processed junk foods in the diet are the biggest reason the world is fatter and sicker than ever before.

Coffee has been unfairly demonized. The truth is that it’s actually very healthy.

Fatty fish, like salmon, which is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids and various other nutrient is very healthy.

The bacteria in your gut, collectively called the gut microbiota, are sometimes referred to as the “forgotten organ.”

Drinking enough water can have numerous benefits. One important factor, is that it can help boost the amount of calories you burn.

Meat can be a nutritious and healthy part of the diet. It is very high in protein, and contains various important nutrients.

Vegetables and fruits are the “default” health foods, and for good reason.

Eating enough protein is incredibly important, and many experts believe that the recommended daily intake is too low.

If you’re a tobacco smoker, or abuse drugs, then diet and exercise are the least of your worries. Tackle those problems first.

Extra virgin olive oil is the healthiest fat on the planet.

Added sugar is the single worst ingredient in the modern diet.

Refined carbs have been highly processed, and have had all the fiber removed from them.

It is true that saturated fat raises cholesterol, but it also raises HDL (the “good”) cholesterol.

Artificial trans fats are harmful, man-made fats that are strongly linked to inflammation and heart disease.

You should make an effort to include as many different herbs and spices as you can. Many of them can have powerful beneficial effects on you

The only way to know exactly what you are eating, is to weigh your foods and use a nutrition tracker like MyFitnesspal or Cron-o-meter.

Diets are notoriously ineffective, and rarely work well in the long term.

Studies show that they have no effect on blood cholesterol in the majority of people (106).