Evidence-based nutrition, in plain English — every entry sourced from clinical research.

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Health Benefit: Weight Management

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Tuna (canned, light)

At 25 g protein for 116 calories, canned light tuna has one of the highest protein-per-calorie ratios in the supermarket. Light (skipjack) tuna is…

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Shrimp

Practically pure protein, shrimp also supplies iodine for thyroid function and astaxanthin, the carotenoid that gives it its pink color.

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Cod

A mild white fish that proves lean protein doesn’t need to be boring — 23 g of protein per 100 g with under 1…

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Cottage Cheese

A slow-digesting casein protein that has cycled back into fashion: 11 g of protein per 100 g makes it a favorite of athletes, especially…

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Chickpeas

The base of hummus and falafel delivers nearly 9 g of protein and 8 g of fiber per 100 g cooked — a satiety…

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Almonds nutrition benefits
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Almonds

A handful of almonds covers nearly half your daily vitamin E. Despite their calorie density, trials repeatedly show nut eaters do not gain more…

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Chicken Breast

The benchmark lean protein: 31 g of complete protein per 100 g cooked with barely any saturated fat, plus a full day’s selenium and…

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