Health & Special Diets Guides
Nutrition guidance for specialized dietary needs and health conditions. These six guides address intermittent fasting protocols, plant-based eating, diabetic carb management, heart health, fiber intake, and evidence-based recommendations for pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Intermittent Fasting Guide: Protocols, Meal Timing, and Macros
Understand the 16:8, 18:6, and 20:4 intermittent fasting protocols, how to fit your daily macros into eating windows, and what the research says about IF.
Vegan and Vegetarian Nutrition: Protein, Macros, and Meal Planning
Discover plant-based nutrition strategies with higher protein targets, bioavailability adjustments, and practical food sources for vegans and vegetarians alike.
Diabetic Nutrition Guide: Carb Management and Macro Balance
Learn carbohydrate management strategies for diabetes, including conservative carb distribution and the role of macronutrient balance in blood sugar control.
Sodium and Heart Health: Guidelines, Intake Targets, and Dietary Strategies
Discover AHA sodium guidelines, the 2015 DGA cholesterol update, and practical dietary strategies to lower sodium intake and support long-term heart health.
Fiber Intake Guide: Why Fiber Matters and How Much You Need
Discover the role of soluble and insoluble fiber, recommended daily intake targets, food sources, and how fiber supports digestive and overall health.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Nutrition: Calorie and Macro Adjustments
Learn evidence-based calorie and macro guidance for pregnancy and breastfeeding. Covers ACOG and CDC/DGA recommendations for each gestation and lactation stage.
See also: Meal Planning & Execution Guides — structuring meals, weekly planning, and nutrient timing. Macro Distribution Guides — protein, carbs, fat, and how to set your macro ratio.