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title: Health & Fitness Blog - NASM | Nutrition (11)
description: Nutrition | For health and fitness topics, backed by the latest research in the field, browse our blog for industry-leading findings.  (11)
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## [The Health Benefits of Peanut Butter](https://blog.nasm.org/is-peanut-butter-actually-healthy-for-you)

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[Sohee Lee](https://blog.nasm.org/author/sohee-lee) |  March 4, 2020

 Ahh, peanut butter. If you were to ask most personal trainers or nutrition coaches for their opinion on this very popular spread, I’d be willing to bet that a majority of them would be able to tell you at least one or two of their favorite foods to eat ...

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## [4 Key Health Benefits of Almonds](https://blog.nasm.org/health-benefits-of-almonds)

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[Brad Dieter](https://blog.nasm.org/author/brad-dieter) |  February 29, 2020

 We live in an age of “miracle foods," where we proclaim certain foods to have magical properties and that consuming them in your daily life is a cure-all for most health problems. Sadly, this isn't true. Yet, even though there aren’t “miracle foods” or ...

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## [Red Wine: Is it Good for Your Heart?](https://blog.nasm.org/nutrition/red-wine-good-heart)

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[National Academy of Sports Medicine](https://blog.nasm.org/author/national-academy-of-sports-medicine) |  February 14, 2020

 Many of us love to drink the occasional glass or two of red wine. But is red wine healthy for our bodies? Many speculate red wine can help prevent heart disease and other chronic diseases; is this true? Let’s take a closer look at the science.

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## [Heart-Healthy Diet: Preventing Heart Disease With Nutrition](https://blog.nasm.org/nutrition/heart-healthy-diets)

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[Brad Dieter](https://blog.nasm.org/author/brad-dieter) |  February 12, 2020

 The leading cause of death in the United States, and the rest of the world, is heart disease (1). While there is some genetic risk for developing heart disease, much of the risk is due to lifestyle, which means you can actively manage a lot of your risk ...

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## [The Sweet Talk on Stevia: Is It Safe to Consume?](https://blog.nasm.org/nutrition/the-sweet-talk-on-stevia)

[Scott Josephson](https://blog.nasm.org/author/scott-josephson) |  February 5, 2020

 Originally published in the Winter 2020 issue of American Fitness Magazine. American consumers today have a multitude of options when it comes to choosing low- or no-calorie sweeteners to cut down on sugar and carbs. For those who favor natural products ...

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## [New Year, New Clients, New Assessment Questions](https://blog.nasm.org/nutrition/nutritional-assessment-questions)

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[Alexandra Williams, MA](https://blog.nasm.org/author/alexandra-williams) |  December 31, 2019

 Originally published in the Winter 2020 issue of American Fitness Magazine. “Without objective information to work from, coaching a client to better health and wellness is like throwing darts blindfolded and hoping one will eventually hit a bull’s-eye,” ...

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## [A Sensible Approach to Dietary New Year's Resolutions](https://blog.nasm.org/nutrition/a-sensible-approach-to-dietary-new-years-resolutions)

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[Brad Dieter](https://blog.nasm.org/author/brad-dieter) |  December 30, 2019

 For many people, clients and coaches alike, the start of a new year means a fresh outlook and often, resolutions to change or improve certain areas of your life. Sadly, many New Year's resolutions don't end up being overly successful. Depending on the ...

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## [A Healthy Approach to Eating During the Holiday Season](https://blog.nasm.org/nutrition/a-healthy-approach-to-eating-during-the-holiday-season)

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[Brad Dieter](https://blog.nasm.org/author/brad-dieter) |  December 20, 2019

 The holiday season can be a stressful time to adhere to a regular diet schedule. There are holiday parties, travel, an abundance of holiday goodies lying around the house, and there is more time spent indoors and less time exercising.

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## [5 Things You Need to Know About Your Metabolism](https://blog.nasm.org/nutrition/5-things-to-know-about-metabolism)

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[Brad Dieter](https://blog.nasm.org/author/brad-dieter) |  November 18, 2019

 Become an expert in metabolism, diets, and a whole range of nutritional components with a Nutrition Certification from NASM. We often hear people say, “I have a slow metabolism” or “they just have a fast metabolism,” and we all nod our head in agreement. ...

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## [The Effect of Social Media on Kids' Snack Choices](https://blog.nasm.org/nutrition/effect-of-social-media-on-kids-snack-choices)

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[Alexandra Williams, MA](https://blog.nasm.org/author/alexandra-williams) |  October 30, 2019

 The news isn’t good regarding the influence of social media on the foods children prefer. In a study published in Pediatrics (2019; 143 \[4\]) of 176 children ages 9–11, doctoral candidate Anna Coates of the University of Liverpool found that the youth who ...

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