r/nutrition (about 5.9M members, directory rank #137) discusses nutrition science — macros, micros, vitamins, diets and nutrition news, with civil discourse required. Meal-prep logistics, healthful dish sharing and cheap healthy eating each have clearer homes when the thread is not science evidence.
How to choose
Stay on nutrition for nutrition science. Use MealPrepSunday for batch-cooking logistics, HealthyFood to share healthful dishes, and EatCheapAndHealthy for budget-friendly healthy eating (also paired on food vs EatCheapAndHealthy).
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r/nutrition
— Nutrition
- Members: 5.9M
- Directory rank: #137
- 7-day growth: +576
A subreddit for the discussion of nutrition science. Macronutrients, micronutrients, vitamins, diets, and nutrition news are among the many topics discussed. Civil discourse is required.
Curated alternatives
Meal Prep Sunday
- Members: 5.8M
- Directory rank: #147
When to choose it: Batch cooking and meal-prep logistics for time, money or gains.
Why it is here: Public description: dedicated to meal prepping discussions (about 5.8M members, rank #147).
How it differs from r/nutrition: Prep logistics versus nutrition science.
Discussion of nutritious food
- Members: 3.5M
- Directory rank: #283
When to choose it: Sharing healthful dishes rather than debating nutrient evidence.
Why it is here: Public description: sharing and civil discussion of healthful food (about 3.5M members, rank #283).
How it differs from r/nutrition: Food gallery versus nutrition science forum.
Eating healthy on a cheap budget
- Members: 11.5M
- Directory rank: #76
When to choose it: Eating healthy on a cheap budget.
Why it is here: Public description: eating healthy on a cheap budget (about 11.5M members, rank #76); paired on food vs EatCheapAndHealthy.
How it differs from r/nutrition: Budget healthy cooking versus nutrition science.
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