How to Eat Healthy

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Feeling puffed-up? You're not alone: About 10 percent of Americans admit to feeling bloated "regularly," even when a big meal isn't involved.

Of course, eating too much can be a cause, but so can eating too fast and eating the wrong things.

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Belly fat seems to be the last thing to go when you're trying to lose weight. And of course, for superficial reasons, many people try and target that stubborn belly fat through eating better and working out (hello, ab work!)

If you regularly suffer from acid reflux, you know that it can be both uncomfortable and hard to control. First of all, know that you're not alone: Approximately one in five adults in America suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), the medical condition commonly known as acid reflux, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).

We know you're a savvy shopper who seeks out healthy food. Heck, that's why you come to EatingWell. But these days, even educated consumers can get stumped by the flurry of claims and food labels found on the front of packages (and distract you from the important stuff on the back, like the Nutrition Facts panel). Here are 38 common label terms you'll spot on boxes, bags and containers—and what they mean.

Nutrient Claims

Low Sodium: The food contains 140 milligrams of sodium or less per serving.

I'm a french-fries-and-ranch kinda gal, a clam chowder lover and a Buffalo-flavored-anything devotee. I'm also salad obsessed (chopped salads are my favorite right now), and a huge fan of doubling up a delicious veggie side dish recipe and turning it into the main star of the meal.

Summer produce is vibrant and flavorful, making the farmers' market one of my favorite places to shop this time of year. Another perk? Many summer foods are packed full of nutrients and bioactive compounds, which research says may help reduce and suppress inflammation.

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In terms of healthy macronutrients, fat and carbs both have their fair share of haters, but protein is pretty much always getting good press. It's easy to see why: protein is an essential nutrient for strong bones, muscles, skin and pretty much every other part of the body, and it is responsible for thousands of different chemical reactions to make sure your body functions at its best. But that doesn't mean more is always better.

While it can often seem like the nutrition world is divided on nearly every topic—like the healthiness or danger of eggs, coffee and carbs—there's one thing almost every nutrition professional agrees on: Fiber is incredibly healthy and almost all of us need to be eating more of it!