480+ Nutrition Keywords: Low Difficulty And Easy To Rank For

480+ Nutrition Keywords: Low Difficulty and Easy to Rank For

March 28, 2026
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480+ Nutrition Keywords: Low Difficulty and Easy to Rank For

If you run a business in the fitness, wellness, or nutrition space (or really any nutrition-adjacent business), you’ll notice that the SERPs for most keywords are dominated by industry giants and large media sites.

We noticed the same thing, and decided to find low-competition, easy-to-rank-for alternatives that your business can still own.

Our research turned up this list of 480 nutrition keywords with a difficulty score of 20 or below, pulled from Ahrefs and filtered against a simple business relevance criterion:

“Will this keyword be useful for a nutrition-adjacent business?”

If a keyword wouldn’t bring in any relevant traffic to nutrition-related businesses, we removed it.

Below, we share recommendations on how you can use this list, and how to identify which keywords are the right fit for your specific business type.

List of 480 easy nutrition keywords for businesses

Nutrition & Diet — Informational Keywords

S/N	Keyword	KD	Volume
1	calories to grams	0	500
2	what is my metabolic type	0	500
3	is salad high in fiber	1	500
4	juicing for diabetics	1	500
5	low nickel diet	2	500
7	what are macros in diet	4	500
8	low fiber fruit	5	500
9	calorie deficit not losing weight	6	500
10	does fiber cause diarrhea	6	500
11	best diet for runners	7	500
12	best water with electrolytes	7	500
13	fat intake calculator	7	500
14	how are calories determined	8	500
15	signs of high metabolism	8	500
16	can cottage cheese cause constipation	9	500
17	mediterranean diet delivery	10	500
18	heart healthy vegetables	13	500
19	soluble fiber for diarrhea	13	500
20	foods high in cysteine	14	500
21	too much fiber in diet	17	500
22	healthy alternatives to soft drinks	0	450
23	high protein seeds	1	450
24	does popcorn cause gas	2	450
25	how to calculate percentage of weight loss	2	450
26	vegan anti inflammatory diet	4	450
27	vitamin k vs potassium	4	450
28	how to tell if you have a fast metabolism	6	450
29	can you build muscle on a calorie deficit	7	450
30	magnesium and calcium relationship	9	450
31	soluble fiber foods chart	10	450
32	whole wheat bread glycemic index	10	450
33	do bananas help constipation	12	450
34	too much fiber diarrhea	12	450
35	glycine rich foods	13	450
36	low fiber symptoms	13	450
37	foods with leucine	14	450
38	foods with quercetin	14	450
39	ibs fiber	14	450
40	calorie density	15	450
41	do potatoes cause constipation	17	450
42	foods to soften stool	17	450
43	fiber for ibs	20	450
44	i can't lose weight no matter what i do	20	450
45	carb cycling calculator	0	400
46	elimination diet recipes	0	400
47	calorie density chart	1	400
48	are oats inflammatory	2	400
49	cherries during pregnancy	2	400
50	diy electrolytes	3	400
51	what is a macro diet	4	400
52	what is ffmi	4	400
53	foods that slow metabolism	6	400
54	water fast before and after	6	400
55	is fiber good for diarrhea	7	400
56	baking soda and apple cider vinegar for weight loss	8	400
57	why do men lose weight faster than women	9	400
58	does fasting slow metabolism	11	400
59	micronutrients vs macronutrients	11	400
60	can dehydration cause weight gain	12	400
61	high potassium foods list	12	400
62	keto weight loss calculator	12	400
63	natural source of electrolytes	12	400
64	grams to calories calculator	14	400
65	how to get electrolytes in water	14	400
66	benefits of wild rice	15	400
67	drinks high in electrolytes	15	400
68	natural stool softener foods	16	400
69	why do eggs make my stomach hurt	17	400
70	best way to replenish electrolytes	19	400
71	food to help you poop	19	400
72	are bananas ok for diabetics	20	400
73	bananas for constipation	20	400
74	potassium rich foods chart	20	400
75	does erythritol break a fast	0	350
76	how long does it take for protein to digest	0	350
77	why am i losing inches but not weight	0	350
78	high carb drinks	1	350
79	low carb fiber	1	350
80	best amino acids for weight loss	3	350
81	low fiber fruits and vegetables	3	350
82	vegetables with most protein	3	350
83	best foods for skin health	5	350
84	do bananas cause diarrhea	5	350
85	foods that help with muscle cramps	5	350
86	high protein diet constipation	5	350
87	oatmeal diarrhea	5	350
88	high fiber meal	6	350
89	what are macros in nutrition	6	350
90	foods with glycine	7	350
91	best water to drink ph	8	350
92	food high in lysine	9	350
93	powdered vitamins	9	350
94	chicory root side effects	10	350
95	is starvation mode real	10	350
96	sugar intake calculator	10	350
97	best hydrating drink	11	350
98	gaining weight on keto	11	350
99	magnesium and kidneys	11	350
100	vegetables highest in fiber	11	350
101	when to take electrolytes	11	350
102	why do bananas hurt my stomach	11	350
103	constipation diet plan	12	350
104	celery negative calories	13	350
105	how to track your macros	13	350
106	wild rice health benefits	14	350
107	too much fiber side effects	17	350
108	what foods have lysine	18	350
109	lack of fiber symptoms	19	350
110	protein for athletes	20	350
111	best flour for diabetics	1	300
112	bottled water with electrolytes	1	300
113	carbs make me sleepy	1	300
114	flexible dieting lifestyle	1	300
115	losing fat but not weight	2	300
116	nutrigenomics testing	2	300
117	is quinoa hard to digest	3	300
118	what happens when you eat too much fiber	3	300
119	does beer have potassium	4	300
120	l serine benefits	4	300
121	are potatoes alkaline	5	300
122	potassium to sodium ratio	5	300
123	does protein give you gas	6	300
124	glutamine vs glutamic acid	6	300
125	metabolic rate test	6	300
126	best lunch for weight loss	7	300
127	how to reduce oxidative stress	7	300
128	low glutamate diet	7	300
129	viscous fiber	7	300
130	intermittent fasting chart	8	300
131	how long to rehydrate	11	300
132	why is water important for metabolic reactions	11	300
133	can sugar cause constipation	12	300
134	migraine elimination diet	12	300
135	nutritionally dense foods	12	300
136	what contains electrolytes	12	300
137	kcal to calories burned	14	300
138	what is starvation mode	14	300
139	macros and micros	15	300
140	fruits with low carbs	16	300
141	high protein low fat diet	16	300
142	how much of a calorie deficit is too much	16	300
143	diarrhea after salad	17	300
144	carbs in veggies	18	300
145	ors powder	18	300
146	quinoa and diabetes	18	300
147	weight loss macros	19	300
148	healthy high fiber foods	20	300
149	electrolytes for keto	0	250
150	low fiber cereal	0	250
151	magnesium and kidney stones	0	250
152	oat vs wheat	0	250
153	quinoa vs oatmeal	0	250
154	popcorn diarrhea	1	250
155	triathlon nutrition	1	250
156	how much weight can you lose in two months	2	250
157	foods low in protein	3	250
158	how much fat can you lose in a month	3	250
159	quinoa side effects	3	250
160	wild rice glycemic index	3	250
161	valine benefits	4	250
162	easily digestible protein	5	250
163	fiber deficiency symptoms	5	250
164	salt substitute without potassium	5	250
165	what to eat before a game	5	250
166	amino acids for skin	6	250
167	electrolyte overdose	6	250
168	elimination diet plan	6	250
169	weight gain meal prep	6	250
170	flour for diabetics	7	250
171	intermittent fasting cancer	7	250
172	carbs in vegetables chart	8	250
173	high protein high carb foods	8	250
174	methionine rich foods	8	250
175	foods that make you happy	9	250
176	autoimmune diet food list	10	250
177	three day juice cleanse	10	250
178	is oatmeal hard to digest	11	250
179	meals high in fiber	11	250
180	mediterranean diet 30 day meal plan	11	250
181	best drink to rehydrate	12	250
182	keto protein calculator	12	250
183	weightloss clinic	12	250
184	black rice benefits and side effects	13	250
185	what should i eat for breakfast to lose weight	13	250
186	can fruit make you gain weight	14	250
187	ibs and fiber	14	250
188	carb intake calculator	16	250
189	does celery have negative calories	16	250
190	ketogenic diet diabetes type 1	16	250
191	difference between cal and kcal	17	250
192	quinoa carbs vs rice	17	250
193	homemade electrolyte solution	18	250
194	carbohydrates are stored in the liver and muscles in the form of	19	250
195	do potatoes make you fat	19	250
196	meal plan for intermittent fasting	19	250
197	l-lysine foods	20	250
198	boost for diabetics	0	200
199	low carb rice substitutes	0	200
200	magnesium citrate 10 oz	0	200
201	metabolic age chart	0	200
202	oat bran vs wheat bran	0	200
203	quinoa alternative	0	200
204	what to eat the day before a race	0	200
205	carb loading before race	1	200
206	diet for b positive blood type	1	200
207	electrolytes on keto	1	200
208	how to prevent gas after eating oatmeal	1	200
209	intermittent fasting weight loss calculator	1	200
210	juicing for cancer	1	200
211	kcalories to calories	1	200
212	oat bran fiber	1	200
213	intermittent fasting pcos	2	200
214	can you eat too much salad	3	200
215	high fiber snack foods	3	200
216	niacin for ed	3	200
217	oatmeal and ibs	3	200
218	top 10 foods highest in taurine	3	200
219	calcium and phosphate relationship	4	200
220	electrolytes during fasting	4	200
221	grams to kcal	4	200
222	how do macros work	4	200
223	macro meal plan	4	200
224	magnesium and potassium relationship	4	200
225	oatmeal ibs	4	200
226	athlete meal plan	5	200
227	difference between carbs and calories	5	200
228	weightloss drinks	5	200
229	coffee and diverticulitis	6	200
230	does carb loading work	6	200
231	low calorie density foods	6	200
232	low carb high fiber	6	200
233	sources of glycine	6	200
234	diet for ulcer	7	200
235	foods that increase hemoglobin	7	200
236	magnesium kidney stones	7	200
237	signs of a high metabolism	7	200
238	ulcer diet plan	8	200
239	drinks for diarrhea	9	200
240	fiber in foods chart	10	200
241	free keto calculator	10	200
242	potassium and diabetes	10	200
243	are bananas hard to digest	11	200
244	carb to protein ratio	11	200
245	popcorn and constipation	11	200
246	do blueberries cause constipation	12	200
247	high metabolism foods	12	200
248	hydration for runners	12	200
249	what to drink after diarrhea	12	200
250	phytochemicals foods	14	200
251	breastfeeding calories burned	15	200
252	does brown rice cause constipation	15	200
253	blood glucose conversion	16	200
254	fluids and electrolytes	16	200
255	potassium and magnesium relationship	16	200
256	protein after cardio	16	200
257	what is my lean body mass	16	200
258	can you get too much fiber	17	200
259	shelled edamame nutrition	17	200
260	foods that make you poop fast	19	200
261	how to balance ph in body	19	200
262	lysine in food	19	200
263	protein bioavailability	20	200
264	macro food list	0	150
265	what's my metabolic type	0	150
266	how many cheat meals a week	1	150
267	protein on rest days	1	150
268	quinoa gi	1	150
269	best macros for fat loss	2	150
270	female not losing weight keto	2	150
271	ketogenic diet reverse kidney damage	2	150
272	why am i gaining weight on keto	3	150
273	intermittent fasting and pcos	4	150
274	what is macro counting	4	150
275	what to eat after a water fast	5	150
276	keto brain fog	6	150
277	how to tell if glycogen is depleted	7	150
278	do you count calories on keto	8	150
279	katch mcardle formula	8	150
280	are canned fruits healthy	10	150
281	glutamine sources	11	150
282	what is dextrin fiber	12	150
283	micros and macros	13	150
284	antioxidants and cancer	14	150
285	is it possible to eat too much fiber	15	150
286	ketogenic diet meal plan	15	150
287	fiber bloating	16	150
288	rehydration packets	16	150
289	replace electrolytes	18	150
290	replenishing electrolytes	18	150
291	if i eat less will i lose weight	19	150
292	can you take too much fiber	20	150
293	certified intuitive eating counselor	0	100
294	what to eat before a track meet	0	100
295	pcos intermittent fasting	1	100
296	too much fiber?	1	100
297	amino acids side effects liver	3	100
298	how long do glycogen stores last	3	100
299	how to get electrolytes on keto	3	100
300	keto and electrolytes	3	100
301	leangains calculator	3	100
302	histidine foods	4	100
303	amino acids in eggs	5	100
304	best rehydration drink	5	100
305	meal plan for athletes	5	100
306	beverages with electrolytes	6	100
307	what is macro diet	6	100
308	calories to pounds calculator	7	100
309	when to carb load	7	100
310	difference between bmr and rmr	8	100
311	paleo diet delivery	9	100
312	lysine food	10	100
313	diarrhea electrolytes	11	100
314	katch mcardle	11	100
315	paleo diet food delivery	11	100
316	ketogenic diet menu plan	12	100
317	methionine sources	12	100
318	carbs to protein ratio	13	100
319	phytonutrients benefits	13	100
320	to much fiber	15	100
321	anabolic window myth	17	100
322	is it bad to eat too much fiber	17	100
323	lysine sources	18	100
324	paleo diet meal plans	18	100
325	what to do when you eat too much sugar	18	100
326	can too much fiber be bad	19	100
327	ketogenic diet diabetes type 2	19	100
328	not eating enough calories	19	100
329	what are macros and micros	19	100
330	lysine food sources	20	100
331	macros in food	20	100
332	how to memorize the amino acids	0	90
333	how to remember amino acids	0	90
334	keto intermittent fasting meal plan	4	90
335	how to lower your metabolism	9	90
336	foods that slow down metabolism	13	90
337	reduce oxidative stress	14	90
338	which macronutrient is vital for every function of the body	14	90
339	foods high in l-lysine	15	90
340	micronutrient foods	16	90
341	does fasting slow your metabolism	19	90
342	best drink for hydration when sick	1	80
343	caloric density chart	2	80
344	daily fat intake calculator	3	80
345	potassium and calcium relationship	6	80
346	does fiber make you poop more	8	80
347	healthy macro ratio	10	80
348	plant based diet cancer	12	80
349	keto calorie deficit	17	80
350	vegan athlete meal plan	17	80
351	low energy dense foods	0	70
352	portion control weight loss	2	70
353	amino acids for anxiety	3	70
354	best amino acids to take	4	70
355	low histamine anti inflammatory diet	5	70
356	best macro ratio for fat loss	6	70
357	high protein vegetarian diet for weight loss	6	70
358	low cal protein	6	70
359	katch-mcardle	9	70
360	indigestible carbohydrates	10	70
361	how to get electrolytes without sugar	12	70
362	my metabolism is too fast	12	70
363	nutrition for endurance athletes	12	70
364	intermittent fasting diet plan for weight loss	14	70
365	high protein low carb shakes for weight loss	4	60
366	how to deplete glycogen	4	60
367	fasting mimicking diet menu	6	60
368	liver and glucose	6	60
369	calcium bioavailability	7	60
370	how long does glycogen last	10	60
371	endurance athlete diet	11	60
372	strength training diet	11	60
373	electrolyte replacement drinks	12	60
374	meal plans for athletes	13	60
375	restoring electrolytes	13	60
376	pcos low carb diet	15	60
377	symptoms electrolyte imbalance	15	60
378	ways to speed up your metabolism	18	60
379	macros for weight loss women	20	60
380	carb back loading	0	50
381	paleo diet food pyramid	0	50
382	which nutrient has the greatest energy density	0	50
383	foods that help you feel full	1	50
384	amino acids in chicken	2	50
385	paleo diet lunch	2	50
386	too much fiber stool	4	50
387	what electrolytes are lost in diarrhea	4	50
388	high energy density foods	5	50
389	symptoms of not eating enough calories	5	50
390	grams to calories converter	6	50
391	plant based diet for cancer	6	50
392	energy is stored in the body for future use as	7	50
393	carb loading diet	8	50
394	3 day detox plan	10	50
395	ketogenic diet for vegetarians	10	50
396	no carb high protein diet	12	50
397	cottage cheese diet plan	15	50
398	macronutrient percentages	16	50
399	low carb paleo diet	19	50
400	convert calories to pounds	0	40
401	triathlon diet	0	40
402	how to replenish electrolytes after diarrhea	3	40
403	paleo vegan diet	3	40
404	intermittent fasting keto meal plan	4	40
405	muscle glycogen depletion	5	40
406	30 day plant based diet plan	7	40
407	vegetarian athlete meal plan	7	40
408	how much glycogen is stored in the liver	8	40
409	ketogenic diet bipolar	8	40
410	paleo diet and weight loss	10	40
411	counting macronutrients	17	40
412	how many carbs should i eat a day calculator	17	40
413	plant based diet meal plan for beginners	20	40
414	dietary fiber keto	0	30
415	paleo diet for pcos	0	30
416	triathlete diet	0	30
417	pregnancy nutrition app	1	30
418	cheese on low carb diet	2	30
419	keto dietary fiber	2	30
420	vegetarian paleo diet	2	30
421	ketogenic diet adhd	3	30
422	vegan elimination diet	4	30
423	what is the primary source of fuel for the brain	4	30
424	endogenous antioxidants	5	30
425	paleo diet for diabetes	5	30
426	vegetarian elimination diet	5	30
427	carb protein fat ratio for weight loss and muscle gain	6	30
428	how long to deplete glycogen	8	30
429	diet to heal leaky gut	9	30
430	intermittent fasting depression	9	30
431	high fat low carb diet plan	10	30
432	mineral absorption	11	30
433	intermittent fasting keto diet	13	30
434	how to switch to a plant based diet	14	30
435	phytochemicals and cancer	14	30
436	examples of phytochemicals	16	30
437	macronutrient ratio for fat loss	17	30
438	carb back loading meal plan	0	20
439	if amino acids are oversupplied	0	20
440	nutrigenomics and nutrigenetics	0	20
441	adrenal fatigue diet breakfast	1	20
442	amino acid absorption	1	20
443	how long does it take to deplete glycogen	1	20
444	intuitive eating blog	1	20
445	best macronutrient ratio for fat loss	2	20
446	drinks with electrolytes for diarrhea	2	20
447	ketogenic diet and autism	3	20
448	glycogen is formed in the liver during the	5	20
449	ketogenic diet autism	5	20
450	does cholesterol contain amino acids	6	20
451	paleo diet diabetes	6	20
452	plant based diet weight loss before and after	6	20
453	ketogenic diet for athletes	7	20
454	sugar elimination diet plan	7	20
455	how to start a paleo diet	8	20
456	ketogenic diet for diabetes	8	20
457	free paleo diet plan	10	20
458	ketogenic diet parkinson's	10	20
459	ketogenic diet and diabetes	11	20
460	the three components of total energy expenditure are	11	20
461	how is food converted into energy	12	20
462	low carb high fat diet meal plan	12	20
463	plant based diet reverse diabetes	12	20
464	easy paleo diet	13	20
465	how much fat per day calculator	18	20
466	low carb high fat diet plan	20	20
467	athletes can safely add muscle tissue by	0	10
468	energy density food chart	0	10
469	ketogenic diet and hashimoto's	0	10
470	paleo diet on a budget	0	10
471	phytonutrients chart	0	10
472	21 day elimination diet meal plan	1	10
473	paleo diet for vegetarians	1	10
474	how to quickly lower a1c levels	2	10
475	nutrigenomics diet	2	10
476	whole food plant based diet shopping list	2	10
477	how to get electrolytes keto	3	10
478	the largest component of metabolism is	3	10
479	how much glycogen can the human body store	4	10
480	phytochemicals found in foods are important because	4	10
481	list of drinks with electrolytes	10	10
482	anti inflammatory diet plan lose weight	11	10
483	free ketogenic diet plan	11	10
484	ketogenic diet on a budget	11	10
485	ketogenic diet and alzheimer's	12	10
486	3 day detox diet lose 10 pounds	9	—

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A note on the data

Keyword difficulty and volume figures here are estimates based on Ahrefs data as at March, 2026. Actual difficulty and search volume may differ depending on when you’re reading this, your target market, and the tools you use to verify them. Always cross-reference before building a content plan around any keyword.

Which of these keywords should you target?

Since we didn’t prepare this list specifically for your brand, not every keyword will fit your content strategy. In fact, a lot of them might even take away from your overall topical authority.

So before adding any keyword to your content plan, we recommend running it through three quick questions:

Does our product or service solve the problem this searcher has?
Is our business a credible source for this topic?
Is there a plausible next step from this content to something we sell or offer?

If you can answer yes to all three, it’s a strong candidate. If you’re stretching on any of them, reconsider, or flag it for your SEO team.

Question 2 is particularly important because, if your business isn’t a credible source of information (for example a gym chain targeting “ketogenic diet parkinson’s” ), you’ll struggle to rank. The problem can even compound, where your team wastes time digging into technical optimizations and backlinks to find why you’re not getting any traffic for a well done page.

Here’s how we see these keywords playing out for different business verticals:

Supplement brands: Ingredient science and micronutrient keywords

If you run a supplement brand, your strongest cluster on this list is ingredient science and micronutrient education. These are topics where you can publish genuinely useful content that also contextualises what you sell. Bonus, it will read like useful information instead of a product page.

Here are some keywords to consider for your supplement brand SEO:

Amino acids for anxiety (KD 3, 70 vol)
Electrolytes during fasting (KD 4, 200 vol)
Best amino acids for weight loss (KD 3, 350 vol)
Does erythritol break a fast (KD 0, 350 vol)

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Longevity and wellness clinics: Condition-specific and therapeutic nutrition keywords

Users searching condition-specific and therapeutic nutrition keywords usually have a specific health scenario in mind and are seeking dietary guidance. This relates directly to the consultations you offer, and your content here could give them reasons to book you.

If you’re optimizing for wellness SEO, here are keywords to consider:

Ketogenic diet and alzheimer’s (KD 12, 10 vol)
Intermittent fasting and pcos (KD 4, 150 vol)
Plant based diet reverse diabetes (KD 12, 20 vol)
Nutrigenomics testing (KD 2, 300 vol)

Read more: Content strategy for Biohacking centers.

Nutrition coaching services: Micro tracking, diet and fat loss keywords

Businesses in this vertical can target the broadest range of keywords on this list because your business is about helping people apply nutrition knowledge to their own lives. For your content strategy, start with topics where the searcher is trying to figure things out on their own, but could actually use professional help.

Top keywords to consider:

Calorie deficit not losing weight (KD 6, 500 vol)
Macronutrient ratio for fat loss (KD 17, 30 vol)
Flexible dieting lifestyle (KD 1, 300 vol)
Certified intuitive eating counselor (KD 0, 100 vol)

Fitness SaaS and nutrition apps: Tracking tools and calorie science keywords

If you’re optimizing for fitness saas seo, you want keywords and content that supports your product’s core function.

For example, if your product is a food logging or macro tracking app, an easy win would be educational content breaking down what users do on your app every day. That means keywords like:

Carb intake calculator (KD 16, 250 vol)
Keto calorie deficit (KD 17, 80 vol)
How long does glycogen last (KD 10, 60 vol)
Carb cycling calculator (KD 0, 400 vol)
Calories to grams (KD 0, 500 vol)

Narrow the selection further

Once you’ve identified which cluster fits your business, the temptation is to go after as many keywords as possible. And you can do that if you have a large, competent team.

But otherwise, we recommend focusing on a set of 10-15 well-chosen keywords first. Filter them even further with these:

Relevance first: Run each keyword through the three questions above
Cluster by parent topic: Some keywords on this list have the same parent topic, i.e, one page can realistically rank for many terms. Identify those clusters and prioritize them, since you get more return per piece of content.
Match to your funnel: Some keywords attract people early in their research (like “what are macros”), others attract people much closer to a decision ( e.g., “certified intuitive eating counselor,” “nutrigenomics testing”). Keep your funnel strategy in mind when choosing.

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A note on content quality

Ranking for these nutrition keywords won’t necessarily be as straightforward as other categories. See, nutrition is classified as a YMYL category (Your Money or Your Life) which means all content on the SERP is held to a higher standard. If your page isn’t optimized to rank for YMYL content, you won’t get visibility.

Here’s what to do:

Show author credentials: A piece on “ketogenic diet and alzheimer’s” published under a registered dietitian’s byline is more valuable than the same article attributed to “the content team.”
Sources need to be cited: Claims should be backed by peer-reviewed research or reputable health organisations where possible. This is especially important for condition-specific content like “plant based diet reverse diabetes” or “intermittent fasting and pcos.”
Depth counts: Some of these keywords aren’t surface-level queries, and may required complex, layered answers. Some of them may even need content beyond blogs. So that means it’s important to give the reader the information they need and hit the search satisfaction mark.

Read our guide on Google’s YMYL framework and how it affects your content.

Our Methodology: How we built this list

We pulled thousands of nutrition-related keywords from Ahrefs, then filtered them down using the following criteria:

We kept keyword difficulty at 20 or below. Anything above that tends to be harder to rank for than the score suggests, particularly for smaller or newer sites competing against established health publishers.
We filtered for business relevance. Every keyword was evaluated against a single question: does a nutrition-adjacent business have a legitimate reason to target this, and would ranking for it bring traffic that connects back to their offer? Keywords that only serve individual consumers with no plausible business angle were removed.
We removed training and exercise content. Keywords where nutrition was incidental to a fitness or workout context (e.g., calorie burn metrics, workout-specific queries, bodybuilding phase terminology) were cut. The SERP for those is dominated by fitness blogs and personal training sites, not nutrition businesses.
We removed clinical and diagnostic content. Keywords where the searcher is looking to interpret a lab result or seeking medical guidance (like blood test values and clinical condition diagnostics) belong to medical reference sites. Your site might not rank well for them
We removed recipe and food-item lookups. Keywords driven by meal ideas or specific food content tend to be dominated by food blogs.
We removed vague and motivational phrases. Keywords without a clear content angle (short phrases with ambiguous intent, fill-in-the-blank textbook queries) were cut because they don’t give a business anything actionable to build around.
We manually reviewed everything. After applying the filters above, we went through the list and removed anything that looked too broad, too ambiguous, or unlikely to perform in practice despite a low difficulty score.

Author

Matthew Iyiola

I’m Matthew, a personal trainer turned SEO who’s worked with brands like Gymfluencers, Sailo, ClickCease, and Fraud Blocker. These days, I help small to medium sized companies grow their reach with smart, search-focused content.