Welcome to The Nutrition Source, a Web site maintained by the Department of Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health.

Aside from not smoking, the most important determinants of good health are what we eat and how active we are. The Nutrition Source is designed to get you started down the path toward the healthiest diet possible.

In the What Should You Eat section, you'll find eight key tips for eating right, plus our bottom line recommendations on carbohydrates, protein, fats, fiber, vegetables and fruits, calcium and milk, alcohol, and vitamins. You can also learn more about a food pyramid that's actually based on the latest science: the Healthy Eating Pyramid, created by the Department of Nutrition at Harvard School of Public Health. 

A lot of confusing information about nutrition gets batted about in the media and on the Web. The Nutrition Source will cut through all that confusion, providing clear tips for healthy eating and dispelling a few nutrition myths along the way.

Stocking a Healthy Kitchen

Put the Healthy Eating Pyramid to work in your kitchen. Read five quick tips on how to cook healthy and delicious meals, and try healthy recipes from Mollie Katzen, Ming Tsai, Harvard School of Public Health's cafeteria, and more.

Sugary Drinks vs. Diet Drinks 

Drinking sugary drinks routinely can lead to weight gain and increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. But diet drinks may not be the best alternative.

Healthy Menus for Meetings (PDF)

Download these trans fat-free, healthy menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, designed for meeting and event organizers. Developed by the Dept. of Nutrition at Brigham and Women's Hospital, working with the Dept. of Nutrition at HSPH.