Diet & Nutrition

Food and beverages provide the energy and nutrients you need to improve health, manage disease, and reduce the risk of disease. Complete nutrition requires ingestion and absorption of vitamins, minerals, essential amino acids from protein and essential fatty acids from fat-containing food, also food energy in the form of carbohydrate, protein, and fat. Dietary habits and choices play a significant role in the quality of life, health and longevity.

Is Watermelon a Superfood? Examining the Scientific Evidence

Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is a nutrient-dense fruit rich in lycopene and L-citrulline, with demonstrated antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, vascular, metabolic, and ergogenic benefits.

Military Diet: Health Risks

Ginger: Health Benefits

Foods that Reduce Oxidative Stress and Prevent Cancer

What is Clean Eating?

Dukan Diet: Pros and Cons

Should We Eat Polished Rice?

High Protein Diet

Health Benefits of Cinnamon

How the Atlantic Diet Supports Long-Term Health and Prevents Chronic Disease

Sources of Dietary Fiber

Organic Food Health Benefits

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What to Eat on the Military Diet

The Vegan Diet, Ethos, Affects and Advice

Genetic Factors Impacting Nutritional Requirement

Benefits of Nut Consumption During Pregnancy

Canola Oil: Is it Healthy?

The Health Benefits of Cilantro (Coriander)

New Atkins Diet: Pros and Cons

Colostrum for Adults: Boosting Immunity Gut Health and Recovery

The Importance of Dietary Fiber

Nutritional Needs of Young Children (Age 5-10)

Can You Eat Too Much Fruit?

Are Artificial Food Flavors and Colorings Harmful?

Diet for Obese Children and Teenagers

Nutritional / Dietary Supplement

The MIND Diet Explained: Foods That Fight Cognitive Decline

Natural Protein Sources

The 5:2 Diet Health Benefits

Does Drinking 100% Fruit Juice Put on Weight?

Spanish Lime: Nutritional Profile, Benefits, and Uses

Sesame Oil Health Benefits: Examining the Diverse Roles of Lignans and Lipids

The Health Benefits of Walnuts

Fast 5:2 Diet

Neem - Evidence-Based Health Benefits

Are Low Carbohydrate Diets Good for Type 2 Diabetes?

Nutraceutical Regulation

Food Intolerance

Do NAD Boosters Help You to Live Longer?

What Is The Andean Diet And Why Is It Healthy?

Raspberry Leaf Tea In Pregnancy: Safety, Benefits, and Research Insights

Nutrigenomics: How Your Genes Influence Your Nutritional Needs and Health

Natural Sources of Vitamin D and Calcium

Diet Supplements and Liver Problems

Is Palm Oil Good or Bad in Diet?

Top Lithium-Rich Foods and How They Support Health

Papaya: Health Benefits

South Beach and Low-GI Diets

How an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Lowers Chronic Disease Risk

Diabetic Diet

Calorie and Macro Counting

Does Red Meat Shorten Lifespan?

Mediterranean Diet

The Principles of the Blue Zone Diet

Is Food Packaging Harmful to Health?

FODMAP Research

Paleo vs. Keto Diets

Understanding the Glycemic Index

What are Nutraceuticals?

Macrominerals and Trace Minerals in the Diet

False Alarm Hypothesis of Food Allergy

Is Spirulina the Next Anti-Aging Superfood?

Portfolio Diet: Evidence-Based Steps to Reduce LDL Cholesterol

What are the Health Benefits of a Vegan Diet?

Do Superfoods Really Exist?

Why Moringa oleifera is Called the Miracle Tree: Health Benefits for Immunity, Inflammation, and Metabolism

Diet for Overweight and Obese Pregnant Women

How Many Calories Should You Eat Per Day?

Dietary Fiber: Health Benefits, Food Sources, and Daily Needs

The Flexitarian Diet: A Flexible Path to Better Health

Butter versus Margarine: Which is Healthier?

What is a DNA Diet?

Magnesium in the Diet and Body

Vegetarian Diets for Weight Loss

Differences Between Natural Whole Fruit and Natural Fruit Juice

Is a Hypocaloric Diet Safe and Effective for Long-Term Health?

The Benefits of Healthy Fats

Fast 5:2 Diet Evidence

Caveman or Palaeolithic Diet

Tart Cherry Benefits: Fact or Fiction for Wellness and Recovery?

Fad Diet Examples and Efficacy

Health Benefits of Quinoa

What is the Viking Diet?

Causes of Food Intolerance

Healthy High Fat Alternatives to Avocado

Is The Carnivore Diet Healthy?

What is the BRAT Diet?

What is the TLC Diet?

What to Know About Processed and Ultra-Processed Foods

Raw Veganism: Health Benefits, Risks, and Challenges

Smarter Carts: How AI is Transforming Grocery Shopping

Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormones (rBGH) in Food

Rhodiola Rosea: Evidence-Based Health Benefits and Clinical Insights

The Detrimental Effects of Ultra-processed Foods

Can You Be Vegan and an Athlete

What Are the Health Benefits of Mung Beans?

Can Food Allergies Ever be Psychological?

Cambridge Diet: Pros and Cons

Nutraceutical Industry

How Fast Food Affects Children's Health

What is the Military Diet?

DASH Diet for High Blood Pressure

How Important Is Breakfast for Overall Health?

Food Allergies Explained

Does Eating Sea Moss Provide Health Benefits?

What is the 5:2 Diet?

What is Personalized Nutrition?

Coconut Oil: Health Benefits

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Reducing ketone levels and increasing exercise capacity could help manage diabetic ketoacidosis

A researcher at the University of Houston finds management of diabetic ketoacidosis may center around reducing ketone levels in diabetic patients and increasing exercise capacity for better health outcomes.

30 Oct 2025

Liver alterations associated with MASLD can directly affect the brain and behavior

A multidisciplinary research team has discovered that liver alterations associated with metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MASLD) can directly cause cognitive and neurological impairments, and that these effects can be reversed by a therapy exclusively targeting the liver.

30 Oct 2025

Two microbial metabolites compete to control the cells' protein building machinery

The microbiome-the trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that live quietly in our body-plays a crucial role in shaping human health by providing a variety of micronutrients necessary for vital functions.

30 Oct 2025

Babies' gut bacteria could play a role in programming brain circuits tied to emotional health

A child's early gut microbiome may influence their risk of developing depression, anxiety or other internalizing symptoms in middle childhood, according to a new UCLA Health study.

30 Oct 2025

Refugees will be among the first to lose food stamps under federal changes

After fleeing the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo, Antoinette landed in the Atlanta area last November and began to find her footing with federal help.

30 Oct 2025

WHO reviews highlight limited long-term data on GLP-1 drug safety

Three new Cochrane reviews find evidence that GLP-1 drugs result in clinically meaningful weight loss, but industry-funded studies raise questions. The reviews were commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO) to inform upcoming guidelines on the use of these drugs to treat obesity.

30 Oct 2025

Diets that harm the planet also raise the risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes

Diets that place greater pressure on the environment, high in meat and low in plant foods, were linked to higher risks of cancer, coronary heart disease, and type 2 diabetes in over 34,000 French adults. Sustainable, plant-rich diets were associated with better health and lower environmental impact.

29 Oct 2025

Eating habits tied to Parkinson’s risk: sweets and processed meats raise odds, fruit lowers them

In a large Italian case-control study, researchers identified data-driven dietary patterns linked to Parkinson’s disease risk. Diets rich in sweets, red and cured meats were associated with higher odds of PD, while fruit, especially citrus, was protective.

29 Oct 2025

Scripps Research professor wins $3.2 million grant to unravel the mysteries of type 1 diabetes

Luc Teyton, professor in the Department of Immunology and Microbiology at Scripps Research, has received a five-year, $3.2 million grant from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) to help answer how type 1 diabetes manifests and develop potential therapeutics to reverse or prevent the disease.

29 Oct 2025

Study aims to examine the association between arsenic exposure and MASLD

While metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is associated with obesity, the cause of its rapidly rising prevalence is not well understood.

29 Oct 2025

Flavanol-rich foods offer vascular protection during extended sitting

New research from the University of Birmingham shows that eating flavanol-rich foods-like tea, berries, apples, and cocoa-can protect vascular health in men from the harmful effects of prolonged sitting.

29 Oct 2025

Hydroxytyrosol from olives shows new promise as a brain-protective compound

This review highlights hydroxytyrosol's role as a neuroprotective agent, activating key pathways for mental and vascular health through olive-derived compounds.

29 Oct 2025

Study highlights high prevalence of non-coeliac gluten sensitivity lacking clear markers

Around one in ten people worldwide report gastrointestinal and other symptoms such as fatigue and headache after eating foods containing gluten or wheat despite not having a diagnosis of either coeliac disease or wheat allergy, finds a large systematic review and meta-analysis published online in Gut.

29 Oct 2025

How branding and peer pressure keep kids hooked on energy drinks

Children and adolescents in North East England still find energy drinks easy to access despite a voluntary UK ban, drawn by taste, price, and powerful marketing. Hydration drinks like PRIME are viewed as “healthier,” even though young consumers often misunderstand their ingredients and health impacts.

28 Oct 2025

Plant-based diets could curb climate change and infectious diseases, experts say

A new review in Open Forum Infectious Diseases links animal agriculture to climate change, antimicrobial resistance, and infectious disease spread. The authors urge healthcare providers to promote plant-based diets as a practical step to protect planetary and public health.

28 Oct 2025

Eating peanuts while pregnant may influence how a child’s genes respond to breastfeeding

Maternal peanut and peanut butter consumption during pregnancy and breastfeeding shaped DNA methylation patterns in children, particularly in genes regulating neurodevelopment and inflammation. These findings suggest maternal diet can prime offspring epigenetic sensitivity to breastfeeding duration.

27 Oct 2025

Can cheese help prevent dementia? Japanese researchers say it might

Older Japanese adults who ate cheese at least once a week had a 21–24% lower risk of developing dementia over three years. The association remained significant even after adjusting for lifestyle and socioeconomic factors, suggesting a modest but meaningful protective effect.

27 Oct 2025

AI-powered app matches human-led programs in diabetes prevention

Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health report that an AI-powered lifestyle intervention app for prediabetes reduced the risk of diabetes similarly to traditional, human-led programs in adults.

27 Oct 2025

TRF1 protein depletion linked to leaner mice and altered metabolism

A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 9 of Aging-US on September 17, 2025, titled "Depletion of the TRF1 telomere-binding protein leads to leaner mice with altered metabolic profiles."

27 Oct 2025

Lack of essential amino acid prompts animals to seek out protein-rich yeast and gut bacteria

New research from the Champalimaud Foundation (CF) reveals how missing just one essential amino acid can change gene expression and the brain's sensory systems, prompting animals to seek out protein-rich yeast and gut bacteria that help them restore nutritional balance and survive in times of need.

27 Oct 2025