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Vegetables are important sources of antioxidants and other important nutrients. Studies show a diet full of green vegetables can help boost immunity, improve heart health, and prevent diabetes. Learn more about veggies here:

How to Choose the Healthiest Salad Greens

Jordan Shakeshaft

May 15, 2013

A healthy salad starts with a nutrient-packed base. But not all greens are created equal. In honor of National Salad Month, we're telling you which greens are worth piling high (infographic included!).

Meet This Year's Dirty Dozen: 12 Fruits and Veggies to Be Wary Of

Nicole McDermott

April 24, 2013

Every year, the Environmental Working Group checks out the most popular fruits and vegetables and tests how safe they are to eat. Take a look at the expanded dirty dozen, and the foods that are safe to buy without an organic label.

The Best Superfoods, from A to Z

Kate Morin

April 18, 2013

Healthy foods start with every letter of the alphabet. Here are 26 of our favorites, from A to Z, and why we think they’re so super.

44 Healthy Foods Under $1

Laura Schwecherl

April 8, 2013

Millions of families across the U.S. are living without access to nutritious food. This year Greatist is participating in the Food Bloggers Against Hunger campaign to help figure out strategies to make healthy living a little more affordable.

#WTFis Clean Eating?

Katie Golde

April 3, 2013

Step away from the Girl Scout cookies! Living a clean eating lifestyle is one of the hottest health trends and causing many to take a second look at what they eat, and start cutting the crap.

Spring Produce: Your Guide to Picking the Best

Kelly Fitzpatrick

April 2, 2013

Spring brings all these delicious fruits and vegetables, but what are they exactly? We rounded up some of the healthiest spring produce and tips for how to pick it, store it, and use it.

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44 Healthy Foods Under $1

Laura Schwecherl

April 8, 2013

Rub Your Face With Avocado (and Other Tips)

David Tao

April 3, 2012

It's more than just the basis of our favorite dip. Here are our favorite out-of-the-box uses for avocados, from a cleansing facial scrub to a killer substitute in... desserts?

How to Enjoy Thanksgiving On Any Diet

Shana Lebowitz

November 19, 2012

Some of us salivate at the thought of Thanksgiving dinner. But, for others, dietary restrictions can make the holiday celebration a stressful mess. Luckily, we’ve put together a guide to navigating the Thanksgiving table — for pretty much any diet.