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What it is: NutritionFacts.org is a science-based nonprofit founded by Michael Greger, MD, FACLM. It offers thousands of short videos on hundreds of nutrition and health topics, plus articles, a podcast, webinars, recipes, and guides. Its videos show and link to the original studies.

Why we recommend it: It is strictly non-commercial. NutritionFacts.org says it accepts no advertisements, corporate sponsorships, brand partnerships, or paid subscriptions, and offers its content at no cost.

Best for: patients, families, clinicians, students, and anyone who wants to understand the research behind food and health.

How much time do you have?

  • 5 minutes: watch one short video from the Video Library.
  • 20 minutes: read an article on the NutritionFacts.org blog ↗.
  • Going deep: follow the cited studies linked beneath each video.
  • Want to listen: try the audio podcast ↗.
  • Want to cook: open Recipes or Guides and Handouts from the Resources menu at NutritionFacts.org.
  • Learn in Spanish: visit NutritionFacts.org en español ↗. Video subtitles are available in several languages.

Ready to go to the source?

Visit NutritionFacts.org ↗ (opens in a new tab)

How it fits the Flourishing Orchard

NutritionFacts.org is the Science Stream feeding the soil of our Lifestyle Medicine Library. A Nurse Coach, our Flourishing Care Connector™, can help someone turn what they learn into realistic next steps, and a registered dietitian can provide individualized nutrition care when it is needed.

What we do not claim. Kitchen Monk™ independently recommends NutritionFacts.org because we value its educational mission. Kitchen Monk is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by NutritionFacts.org. Kitchen Monk’s interpretations are our own, not NutritionFacts.org’s. We link to its content rather than reproducing it.

General education only, not individualized medical care; please consult your doctor or other healthcare provider before making any lifestyle changes. Information last reviewed: September 2026.