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Nutrition Nutrition Eat Right Weight Management Diet and Health From Shereen Jegtvig, your Guide to Nutrition Asparagus and Funny Smells Asparagus is a lovely green spear-shaped vegetable that's quite good for you because it's low in calories and a good source of fiber, B-vitamins and potassium. It also has some interesting compounds that cause some people to experience an unusual odor when they urinate. Not everyone has "asparagus pee" after eating asparagus, but at least half of us do. Want to know more? See More About:  fruits and vegetables  asparagus  urinary problems Vitamin D Supplements - D2 or D3? There are two forms of vitamin D found in dietary supplements called D2 and D3. Some people say you should only take D3, but does it really matter? See More About:  vitamins and minerals  osteoporosis  vitamin d Portion Size and Portion Control In order to manage a healthy diet, you need to understand portion sizes. This is especially true when you eat foods that are naturally higher in calories. While three or four servings of green beans at dinner time may not make much of a dent in your day's calorie count, the extra servings of steak or potatoes sure will. See More About:  portion sizes  snacking  eating at restaurants How To Lose Weight So, let's say you stepped on the bathroom scale this morning and you realized your weight had creeped up to a number you really weren't comfortable seeing. Your clothes are too tight, you're feeling sluggish and you're afraid your health might suffer, so it's time to lose weight. See More About:  losing weight  meal plans  cutting calories Nutrition Ads Nutrition Food Nutrition Facts Asparagus Nutritional Value Of Chick Peas Nutrition Featured Articles Dark Chocolate and Heart Health Sack Lunch Tips Can Foods Help Menopause? Nutrition Quizzes Twitter Facebook   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More> This newsletter is written by: Shereen Jegtvig Nutrition Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Nutrition newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads How To Lose Weight Calculate Your Calorie Need Good Nutrition: Is Your Diet Healthy? Hydration Calculator What Are Anti-inflammatory Foods? Advertisement