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.

60,000 Years of Food Knowledge: Traditional Aboriginal Diets and Nutrition

Traditional Aboriginal diets include diverse native plant and animal foods that provide nutrients and connect food practices with culture, community, and Country. Research examines their potential health and environmental benefits while documenting how colonization and barriers to food access have shaped contemporary nutrition.

Nutraceutical Regulation

What Are the Health Benefits of Mung Beans?

Natural Protein Sources

Adriatic Diet Explained: Cardiovascular Benefits and Scientific Evidence

What is a DNA Diet?

Organic Food Health Benefits

What is the TLC Diet?

Is Palm Oil Good or Bad in Diet?

Cambridge Diet: Pros and Cons

Magnesium in the Diet and Body

Health Benefits of Quinoa

See more featured articles »

Butter versus Margarine: Which is Healthier?

Vegetarian Diets for Weight Loss

False Alarm Hypothesis of Food Allergy

Food Intolerance

Fad Diet Examples and Efficacy

Natural Sources of Vitamin D and Calcium

Canola Oil: Is it Healthy?

What is the Military Diet?

Nutrigenomics: How Your Genes Influence Your Nutritional Needs and Health

The Vegan Diet, Ethos, Affects and Advice

What to Eat on the Military Diet

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

Upcycled Food Ingredients: Nutrition, Safety, and Sustainability

What is Clean Eating?

The Health Benefits of Walnuts

Fast 5:2 Diet Evidence

Healthy High Fat Alternatives to Avocado

Diet Supplements and Liver Problems

Raw Veganism: Health Benefits, Risks, and Challenges

Traditional Inuit Diet: Foods, Nutrition, and Health Effects

What is Personalized Nutrition?

Are Precision-Fermented Fats Healthier Than Traditional Dairy Fat?

How Fast Food Affects Children's Health

The 5:2 Diet Health Benefits

Can You Eat Too Much Fruit?

DASH Diet for High Blood Pressure

Benefits of Nut Consumption During Pregnancy

Is Food Packaging Harmful to Health?

Food Allergies Explained

Does Red Meat Shorten Lifespan?

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

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

Are Artificial Food Flavors and Colorings Harmful?

Causes of Food Intolerance

What Is The Andean Diet And Why Is It Healthy?

Colostrum for Adults: Boosting Immunity Gut Health and Recovery

Diet for Obese Children and Teenagers

High Protein Diet

Smarter Carts: How AI is Transforming Grocery Shopping

Health Benefits of Cinnamon

The Benefits of Healthy Fats

How Important Is Breakfast for Overall Health?

Dukan Diet: Pros and Cons

How an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Lowers Chronic Disease Risk

Caveman or Palaeolithic Diet

Does Drinking 100% Fruit Juice Put on Weight?

What is the BRAT Diet?

How Many Calories Should You Eat Per Day?

Rhodiola Rosea: Evidence-Based Health Benefits and Clinical Insights

Does Eating Sea Moss Provide Health Benefits?

Military Diet: Health Risks

Differences Between Natural Whole Fruit and Natural Fruit Juice

The Principles of the Blue Zone Diet

What is the 5:2 Diet?

The Importance of Dietary Fiber

Calorie and Macro Counting

Paleo vs. Keto Diets

The Health Benefits of Cilantro (Coriander)

The MIND Diet Explained: Foods That Fight Cognitive Decline

Can You Be Vegan and an Athlete

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

Nutritional / Dietary Supplement

Dehydrated Foods: Nutrition Facts, Health Benefits, and Safety Risks

Ginger: Health Benefits

Foods that Reduce Oxidative Stress and Prevent Cancer

Coconut Oil: Health Benefits

Spanish Lime: Nutritional Profile, Benefits, and Uses

Portfolio Diet: Evidence-Based Steps to Reduce LDL Cholesterol

Should We Eat Polished Rice?

Nutritional Needs of Young Children (Age 5-10)

Is Spirulina the Next Anti-Aging Superfood?

Can Food Allergies Ever be Psychological?

What is the Nordic Diet? Foods, Benefits, and Meal Plan Guide

Mediterranean Diet

The Detrimental Effects of Ultra-processed Foods

Diet for Overweight and Obese Pregnant Women

Is The Carnivore Diet Healthy?

Macrominerals and Trace Minerals in the Diet

Papaya: Health Benefits

Are Low Carbohydrate Diets Good for Type 2 Diabetes?

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

Neem - Evidence-Based Health Benefits

FODMAP Research

Cell-Cultured Fat and Its Role in Improving Flavor and Texture of Alternative Meat Products

What are Nutraceuticals?

Do Superfoods Really Exist?

What to Know About Processed and Ultra-Processed Foods

Sources of Dietary Fiber

Is Watermelon a Superfood? Examining the Scientific Evidence

Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormones (rBGH) in Food

New Atkins Diet: Pros and Cons

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

The Flexitarian Diet: A Flexible Path to Better Health

What Is Angelica Root? Benefits, Nutrition, and How It Supports Women’s Health

What are the Health Benefits of a Vegan Diet?

Genetic Factors Impacting Nutritional Requirement

South Beach and Low-GI Diets

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

Nutraceutical Industry

Understanding the Glycemic Index

Diabetic Diet

Do NAD Boosters Help You to Live Longer?

Top Lithium-Rich Foods and How They Support Health

Fast 5:2 Diet

What is the Viking Diet?

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Caffeine intake rises among Korean adults as brewed coffee gains ground

An analysis of 48,991 Korean adults found that average daily caffeine intake from beverages increased between 2016 and 2024, while the odds of consuming at least 400 mg of caffeine on a single day rose by approximately 5% annually. Coffee remained the predominant caffeine source, with a shift from prepared coffee mixes toward brewed coffee and distinct consumption patterns across age groups and sexes.

4 Nov 2026

Modern lifestyles may be changing our gut bacteria in unexpected ways

A global study of 1,015 adults across 12 countries found that industrialized lifestyles were associated with lower gut bacterial diversity, reduced microbial community stability, and increased markers of intestinal stress and immune activity. The researchers also found that a microbiome-based health index developed using industrialized populations performed poorly in less-industrialized communities, raising concerns about its applicability across diverse populations.

4 Nov 2026

A study of 27,000 adults links bean products and soy compounds to lower kidney disease odds

A cross-sectional study of 27,003 adults in Northeast China found that higher consumption of processed bean products and soy isoflavones was associated with lower odds of chronic kidney disease, while plain bean intake showed no significant association. The relationship with soy isoflavones was stronger in women, although the observational findings cannot establish whether these foods protect against kidney disease.

4 Nov 2026

Eating peanuts every day may change your brains insulin response

The study finds that unsalted peanuts may enhance brain insulin responsiveness, providing new insights into dietary influences on cognitive health in aging.

4 Nov 2026

Engineered beneficial bacteria reduce bloodstream infections after stem cell transplants

Researchers at City of Hope®, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the country, and collaborators have pioneered a new approach to preventing dangerous bloodstream infections in patients receiving donor stem cell transplants for blood cancers.

3 Nov 2026

A low-calorie diet and exercise helped 54% of younger adults achieve diabetes remission

In a randomized clinical trial involving 96 adults with early-onset type 2 diabetes and obesity, a 24-week program combining a low-energy diet with supervised exercise achieved diabetes remission in 54% of participants, compared with 4% receiving usual care. The intervention also reduced body fat, largely preserved muscle mass, and improved strength and body-mass-adjusted fitness, although the additional benefits attributable specifically to exercise remain uncertain.

3 Nov 2026

Blueberries reduced blood vessel inflammation in mice, but only with gut microbes present

A preclinical study found that gut microbes help convert blueberry phytochemicals into circulating metabolites, including hippuric acid, that are associated with reduced vascular inflammation. In mice fed a high-fat diet, blueberry supplementation reduced inflammatory markers and monocyte adhesion to blood vessels, but these benefits disappeared following antibiotic-mediated gut microbial depletion.

3 Nov 2026

ACLM and eClinicalWorks announce the release of new lifestyle medicine tools

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) and eClinicalWorks today announced that new lifestyle medicine tools will be available within the eClinicalWorks electronic health record (EHR) 12.0.4, helping clinicians more seamlessly incorporate evidence-based lifestyle interventions into routine patient care.

3 Nov 2026

FSU neuroscientist wins grant to study temperature's impact on salt taste

A Florida State University neuroscientist has received a new grant from the National Institutes of Health to investigate how a food or drink's temperature affects the way our brains process the taste of salt, a neural mechanism that plays a significant role in shaping eating behaviors and nutrition habits.

3 Nov 2026

Can pregnancy leave a lasting mark on biological aging?

A review examines how pregnancy spacing affects maternal aging, proposing that insufficient recovery may lead to cumulative biological aging and health risks.

3 Nov 2026

Vitamin C supplements during pregnancy may support infant emotional health

New research from Oregon Health & Science University shows that additional vitamin C intake during pregnancy can be an effective, low-cost and accessible intervention to promote infant emotional well-being.

2 Nov 2026

Eating sugary foods more than twice a week was linked to 28% higher breast cancer risk

In a prospective study of 71,264 Korean women followed for an average of 9.2 years, researchers identified 713 breast cancer cases and examined how different dietary sugar sources related to cancer risk. Women consuming high-sugar foods more than twice weekly had a 28% higher breast cancer risk than those consuming them no more than once a month, while total sugar intake and fruit consumption showed no significant association.

2 Nov 2026

Long-term study supports cardiovascular safety of contemporary hormone replacement therapy

Contemporary hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was not associated with an increased risk for heart attack, stroke, blood clots or death among women ages 45 to 59, according to a large, long-term study of over 52,000 women in Israel.

2 Nov 2026

More screen time, less sleep: What researchers observed in children with obesity

A cross-sectional study of 70 children in Spain found that those with obesity reported more daily recreational screen time, shorter sleep duration, and more frequent chronic sleep disturbances than their normal-weight peers. Higher screen-time scores were significantly associated with greater odds of obesity, while the association with sleep disturbances did not reach statistical significance.

2 Nov 2026

Younger adults in America's famous Blue Zone are eating differently

A cross-sectional study of 615 adults in the Loma Linda Blue Zone area and surrounding communities found that vegetarian diets were more common among older adults and Seventh-day Adventists, with vegetarians also reporting significantly lower BMI than non-vegetarians. The findings raise concerns about whether younger generations are maintaining the region's traditional dietary practices, although further research is needed to establish whether vegetarian adherence is declining over time.

2 Nov 2026

Two healthy diets stood out in a study of more than 7,000 adults

In a cross-sectional analysis of 7,256 adults from the Maastricht Study, researchers found that greater adherence to the DASH and Dutch Healthy Diet patterns was associated with higher very-low-frequency (VLF) heart rate variability power, particularly among participants not taking beta-blockers. No significant associations were observed across time-domain HRV measures after full adjustment, and the findings do not establish that these diets improve cardiovascular function.

2 Nov 2026