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title: Health & Fitness Blog - NASM | Nutrition (7)
description: Nutrition | For health and fitness topics, backed by the latest research in the field, browse our blog for industry-leading findings.  (7)
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## [Banana Nutrition Facts: Get Your Potassium Today!](http://blog.nasm.org/banana-nutrition-facts)

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[Dr. Allison Brager](http://blog.nasm.org/author/dr-allison-brager) |  October 21, 2021

 Six years ago, I had an incredible experience. I had the opportunity to visit one of the largest banana plantations in the world: The Dole Plantation in Costa Rica. I visited during the peak heat of the summer.

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## [12 Foods That Are High in Fiber: Getting Your Daily Requirements the Easy Way](http://blog.nasm.org/high-fiber-foods)

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[Kinsey Cave](http://blog.nasm.org/author/kinsey-mahaffey) |  October 15, 2021

 You have likely seen food labels that say, “High in fiber!” These types of advertisements seem to suggest that something high in fiber must be healthy, but why? Does fiber matter? Am I getting enough of it in my diet? What types of foods have fiber?

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## [A Look at Motivational Interviewing in Fitness](http://blog.nasm.org/motivational-interviewing)

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[Justin Kompf](http://blog.nasm.org/author/justin-kompf) |  October 12, 2021

 One of my biggest interests in health and fitness is behavioral coaching. Many chronic health issues boil down to decisions people make day in and day out. Coaching is both an art and a science that can help people change their behavior and thus their ...

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## [Comprehensive Guide to Dieting for Vegan and Vegetarian Athletes](http://blog.nasm.org/comprehensive-guide-to-dieting-for-vegan-and-vegetarian-athletes)

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[Kinsey Cave](http://blog.nasm.org/author/kinsey-mahaffey) |  October 7, 2021

 An athlete can eat a vegan or vegetarian diet without sacrificing their performance or body composition, but it takes planning and intentional food choices to be successful.

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## [Best Foods for Weight Loss: The Top 15 Foods to Shed Calories](http://blog.nasm.org/foods-for-weight-loss)

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[Jacqueline Kaminski](http://blog.nasm.org/author/jacqueline-kaminski) |  September 29, 2021

 When it comes to weight loss, or teaching clients how to calculate calories, the formula is quite simple. You must burn more calories in a day than you consume. This would put you in a calorie deficit. To lose 1lb per week, it is suggested to consume 500 ...

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## [Vitamins and Supplements For Athletes: Providing an Athletic Edge](http://blog.nasm.org/vitamins-supplements-for-athletes)

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[Brad Dieter](http://blog.nasm.org/author/brad-dieter) |  September 24, 2021

 Supplements have been at the heart of athletes for millennia. There are reports of athletes consuming non-traditional food items before the competition to improve performance as far back as the original Olympic Games.

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## [Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs): Do You Need to Take Them?](http://blog.nasm.org/branched-chain-amino-acids)

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[Brad Dieter](http://blog.nasm.org/author/brad-dieter) |  July 13, 2021

 Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) have been a popular supplement for decades. It is estimated that the BCAA market supplement size is between $200 and $500 million, making it one of the most sold supplements in the world. These supplements are often ...

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## [Supplements & Vitamins for COVID-19: Boost Your Immune System!](http://blog.nasm.org/supplements-vitamins-for-covid)

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[Jacqueline Kaminski](http://blog.nasm.org/author/jacqueline-kaminski) |  July 6, 2021

 Since the emergence of COVID 19, preventative measures to prevent sickness became everyone’s top priority. By this time, a lot of research has been conducted to identify the best ways to avoid serious complications from contracting this virus. So, is ...

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## [How Many Grams of Fat Per Day to Lose Weight?](http://blog.nasm.org/how-many-grams-of-fat-per-day-to-lose-weight)

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[Brad Dieter](http://blog.nasm.org/author/brad-dieter) |  June 9, 2021

 Fats. They often get a bad rep. But, contrary to popular belief, they are necessary to a healthy diet. Fats are the principal storage form of energy in our body. They support cell growth, protect our vital organs, are involved in hormone production, and ...

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## [Low & High Glycemic Foods: Glycemix Index And Load Explained](http://blog.nasm.org/glycemic-index-and-load)

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[Brad Dieter](http://blog.nasm.org/author/brad-dieter) |  June 1, 2021

 The glycemic index is one of the most popular tools used in nutrition, especially in weight loss, glycemic control, and sports Nutrition. When you Google the term “Glycemic Index,” you will return almost 26 million hits, meaning this is one of the most ...

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