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Evidence-based nutrition.

Foods, supplements, herbs and diets — what to eat, what to take, and why it works.

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Raw food diet

Featured · 14 min read · Sep 2025

Raw Food Diet: Benefits, Risks and How to Follow

A raw food diet is considered an “anti-diet” and promotes eating more real foods in their natural states for maximum nutrition. Learn more here.

Nutritional value of corn - Dr. Axe

16 min read · Sep 2025

Is Corn Healthy? Surprising Facts About Its Nutrition, Benefits & Side Effects

Paleo snacks - Dr. Axe

6 min read · Sep 2025

23 Paleo Snacks: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free and Delicious!

Low glycemic diet - Dr. Axe

14 min read · Sep 2025

Low Glycemic Diet: Benefits, Foods & Sample Plan

Delicata squash - Dr. Axe

9 min read · Sep 2025

Delicata Squash: Gluten-Free, Fiber-Rich Eye & Bone Booster

Healthy school lunch ideas - Dr. Axe

7 min read · Sep 2025

Healthy School Lunch Ideas (Plus Snacks & Other Meals)

13 min read · Aug 2025

Okra Nutrition: Improve Heart Health, Eyesight & Cholesterol Levels

September produce - Dr. Axe

19 min read · Aug 2025

September Produce: Guide to Seasonal Vegetables and Fruits

Cucumber nutrition - Dr. Axe

13 min read · Aug 2025

Cucumber Nutrition Can Help You Detox & Manage Weight

Zucchini nutrition - Dr. Axe

17 min read · Aug 2025

Zucchini Nutrition: Low in Calories & Loaded with Anti-Inflammatory Properties

Vitamin D supplement - Dr. Axe

11 min read · Aug 2025

Best Vitamin D Supplement Benefits & How to Choose the Right One

Benefits of cherries - Dr. Axe

13 min read · Aug 2025

Benefits of Cherries: What Can Cherry Nutrition Do for You?

Nectarine - Dr. Axe

10 min read · Aug 2025

Nectarine Benefits the Gut, Eyes, Heart & Immune System

Muskmelon - Dr. Axe

6 min read · Aug 2025

What Is Muskmelon, Exactly? Plus, 7 Health Benefits

Mango - Dr. Axe

14 min read · Aug 2025

Mango Nutrition: Tropical Fruit that Aids Blood Sugar, Brain Health & More

Strawberry nutrition - Dr. Axe

15 min read · Aug 2025

Strawberry Nutrition: Antioxidant Powerhouse that Helps Combat Disease

12 min read · Aug 2025

Marshmallow Root Benefits that Are Sure to Surprise You

Psyllium husk - Dr. Axe

12 min read · Aug 2025

Psyllium Husk: Fiber Supplement that Can Benefit Your Heart & Gut

Beef tallow

10 min read · Aug 2025

Beef Tallow Benefits for the Whole Body (Plus How to Use)

Foods that boost testosterone - Dr. Axe

12 min read · Aug 2025

How to Increase Testosterone Naturally: 10 Ways

Multivitamin - Dr. Axe

13 min read · Aug 2025

7 Multivitamin Benefits, Plus the Best Multivitamins for Men & Women

Lactoferrin

12 min read · Aug 2025

12 Lactoferrin Benefits for Immune Health and Beyond

Apple nutrition - Dr. Axe

14 min read · Aug 2025

Apple Nutrition: Ultimate Gut- & Heart-Friendly Fruit

Cantaloupe nutrition - Dr. Axe

16 min read · Aug 2025

Cantaloupe Nutrition: Phytonutrient Powerhouse You May Be Overlooking

Swiss chard - Dr. Axe

16 min read · Aug 2025

Swiss Chard Nutrition: Antioxidant Powerhouse that Benefits the Whole Body

Limes - Dr. Axe

13 min read · Aug 2025

12 Benefits of Limes You Won't Believe + Lime Recipes You Can Enjoy

Pawpaw fruit - Dr. Axe

9 min read · Aug 2025

Pawpaw Fruit: 8 Reasons to Add This Antioxidant Powerhouse to Your Diet

Protein foods - Dr. Axe

12 min read · Jul 2025

19 High-Protein Foods for Weight Loss, Satiety and Muscle Gain

August produce - Dr. Axe

10 min read · Jul 2025

August Produce: A Bounty of Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables

Honeydew - Dr. Axe

11 min read · Jul 2025

Honeydew: 15 Benefits + How to Choose a Ripe Melon

Apricot - Dr. Axe

12 min read · Jul 2025

Apricot Benefits the Liver, Eyes & Digestive System

Plum benefits - Dr. Axe

16 min read · Jul 2025

Plum Benefits for Digestion, Cardiovascular Health, Bones & More

Pineapple - Dr. Axe

14 min read · Jul 2025

Pineapple: Benefits for the Whole Body

Papaya - Dr. Axe

14 min read · Jul 2025

Papaya Benefits Digestion, Heart Health & More

Beta-carotene - Dr. Axe

10 min read · Jul 2025

Beta-Carotene Foods vs. Supplements: How to Safely Get This Carotenoid Into Your Diet

Raspberry nutrition - Dr. Axe

12 min read · Jul 2025

Raspberry Nutrition Helps Prevent Heart Disease, Weight Gain and Even Cancer

Bell pepper nutrition - Dr. Axe

13 min read · Jul 2025

Bell Pepper Nutrition Helps Combat Disease & Manage Weight

Cucumber water - Dr. Axe

9 min read · Jul 2025

Cucumber Water Benefits + How to Make It

Brown rice nutrition - Dr. Axe

10 min read · Jul 2025

Brown Rice Nutrition Benefits the Heart, Gut, Bones & More

Tomato nutrition - Dr. Axe

14 min read · Jul 2025

Tomato Nutrition May Help You Fight Cancer & Inflammation

Dried fruit - Dr. Axe

8 min read · Jul 2025

Is Dried Fruit Healthy? Pros, Cons & More

Fruit vs. vegetable - Dr. Axe

7 min read · Jul 2025

Fruit vs. Vegetable: What's the Difference? (Plus Optimal Ratio for Health)

Summer savory - Dr. Axe

6 min read · Jul 2025

What Is Summer Savory? Benefits, Nutrition, Uses & How to Grow

14 min read · Jul 2025

Prevent Disease & Fight Aging with Micronutrients

One-pot meals

6 min read · Jul 2025

20 One-Pot Meals that Are Easy, Fast & Healthy

18 min read · Jul 2025

Health Benefits of Watermelon for Immunity, Hydration & More

Benefits of drinking water - Dr. Axe

9 min read · Jul 2025

17 Benefits of Drinking Water for Skin, Digestion, Weight & More

Hydrating foods - Dr. Axe

16 min read · Jun 2025

55 Hydrating Foods to Help Maintain Fluid Levels & Avoid Dehydration

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