Diet & Nutrition: Video Series

Eat more fiber by creating a diet that includes a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans and legumes. Drink water with high-fiber food, and avoid eating too much fiber too quickly, using advice from a registered nutritionist in this free video on healthy diets.

To eat more protein in a vegetarian diet, include beans, legumes, nuts and dairy products combined with whole grains to get complete amino acids. Take a vitamin B-6 or B-12 supplement with a vegetarian diet using insight from a registered nutritionist in this free video on healthy diets.

When eating out, avoid unhealthy foods that are breaded or fried, or meals that come with cream sauces. Share a meal at restaurants, order a side salad and skip dessert to eat healthy. Learn more healthy eating tips for restaurants from a registered nutritionist in this free video on healthy diets.

To eat more calcium, consume three servings of dairy every day, or eat lots of dark, leafy greens, fortified orange juice and breakfast cereals. Space out calcium intake by eating calcium-rich food every three to four hours with information from a registered nutritionist in this free video on healthy diets.

Eat more zinc by ingesting red meat, poultry, seafood, whole grains and fortified breakfast cereals. Find out how eating more zinc can help improve the immune system with information from a registered nutritionist in this free video on healthy diets.

Build stronger bones by eating three servings of calcium from dairy products or soy products everyday and exercising regularly. Eat 1500 milligrams of calcium per day to keep bones strong using advice from a registered nutritionist in this free video on healthy diets.

To gain weight healthfully, eat healthy sources of calorie dense foods such as nuts, juice, smoothies and avocado. Eat several meals throughout the day to gain weight with tips from a registered nutritionist in this free video on healthy diets.

To best absorb vitamin A supplements, combine foods rich in vitamin A, such as meat, dairy and dark fruits, with healthy fats like olive oil or yogurt. Eat cereal fortified with vitamin A combined with low-fat milk and consider information from a registered nutritionist in this free video on healthy diets.

Absorb vitamin C supplements by combining foods rich in vitamin C, such as citrus fruits, bell peppers and broccoli, with water. Eat a healthy, balanced diet to get enough vitamin C using tips from a registered nutritionist in this free video on healthy diets.

Absorb calcium by eating food rich in calcium, such as dairy products, leafy green vegetables, fortified orange juice and fortified cereal. Spread out servings of calcium-rich foods so that the body has time to absorb the nutrient with insight from a registered nutritionist in this free video on healthy diets.

To best absorb zinc supplements, avoid eating red meat and poultry in combination with whole grains, which contain a component that may inhibit zinc absorption. Heal faster by eating the proper amount of zinc with tips from a registered nutritionist in this free video on healthy diets.

Avoid MSG by asking whether it is used in Asian food restaurants and checking labels of canned soups and frozen dinners for monosodium glutamate. Find out how MSG can cause headaches and nausea with insight from a registered nutritionist in this free video on healthy diets.

Before beginning a weight loss plan, assess yourself for medical problems, determine a realistic amount of weight to lose and set up small goals. Combine exercise and a healthy diet to lose weight with tips from a registered nutritionist in this free video on healthy living.

The best way to absorb vitamin D supplements is by spending five to 15 minutes in the sun every day, which allows to the body to produce the right amount of vitamin D. Drink vitamin D fortified milk and eat fortified cereal to get this essential vitamin with help from a registered nutritionist in this free video on healthy diets.

Vitamin E supplements need fat to be absorbed, so add a healthy oil to foods like spinach, nuts and leafy greens. Help protect cells in the body from damage by getting vitamin E with advice from a registered nutritionist in this free video on healthy diets.

Eating foods with vitamin B-12, such as meat, fish, dairy and eggs, will be enough to ensure that the vitamin is being properly absorbed. Take a vitamin B-12 supplement if your are not eating meat or dairy and consider other tips from a registered nutritionist in this free video on healthy diets.

Boost energy levels in the afternoon by eating a quality breakfast and an afternoon snack that contains carbohydrates and protein. Boost metabolism and energy levels with a whole grain breakfast using insight from a registered nutritionist in this free video on healthy diets.

Caffeine pills are usually not safe and can cause dehydration, headaches, disrupted sleep, anxiety and racing heart. Eat a balanced diet and get at least six hours of sleep to boost energy naturally with tips from a registered nutritionist in this free video on healthy diets.

Reduce cholesterol by avoiding red meat, high-fat dairy and egg yolks, and eating whole grains that will lower cholesterol levels. Exercise 30 to 60 minutes a day to reduce cholesterol with help from a registered nutritionist in this free video on healthy diets.

Speed up your metabolism by eating two or three small meals, along with two snacks a day. Avoid making the body think it's starving, which lowers metabolism, with tips from a registered nutritionist in this free video on healthy diets.

Count calories by reading labels, looking at the portion size of a meal and getting nutritional information off the Internet. Keep a running tab of calories, but avoid obsessing about calorie counts with advice from a registered nutritionist in this free video on healthy diets.

To fight sugar cravings, eat fruit instead of sweets, avoid buying candy and sugary food and try sugar-free products in moderation. Avoid shopping on an empty stomach to help with sugar cravings using advice from a registered nutritionist in this free video on healthy diets.

Eat good sources of protein by choosing lean proteins like low-fat dairy, chicken, fish, beans, legumes and soy products. Eat high-fat protein, such as eggs, nuts and nut butters, in small quantities with advice from a registered nutritionist in this free video on healthy diets.

Balance estrogen levels with food by eating a diet rich in phytoestrogens, including soy products, barley, flax seed, legumes, apples and tomatoes. Incorporate tofu, soy milk, garbanzo beans and cherries into your diet with tips from a registered nutritionist in this free video on healthy diets.

For better skin, drink lots of water and eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables that have vitamins and minerals. Limit fried food and food high in oil to keep skin looking healthy with advice from a registered nutritionist in this free video on healthy diets.