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.

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

Discover how traditional angelica root is being reshaped by modern research, revealing promising but still emerging benefits for inflammation, circulation, mood, and women’s hormonal health.

What is the Military Diet?

New Atkins Diet: Pros and Cons

Calorie and Macro Counting

Caveman or Palaeolithic Diet

How Important Is Breakfast for Overall Health?

The Importance of Dietary Fiber

Does Eating Sea Moss Provide Health Benefits?

Diet Supplements and Liver Problems

What to Know About Processed and Ultra-Processed Foods

Spanish Lime: Nutritional Profile, Benefits, and Uses

Do NAD Boosters Help You to Live Longer?

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What is the TLC Diet?

What are Nutraceuticals?

Fast 5:2 Diet

Foods that Reduce Oxidative Stress and Prevent Cancer

The Vegan Diet, Ethos, Affects and Advice

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

Healthy High Fat Alternatives to Avocado

How Many Calories Should You Eat Per Day?

Are Low Carbohydrate Diets Good for Type 2 Diabetes?

Is Watermelon a Superfood? Examining the Scientific Evidence

Paleo vs. Keto Diets

Nutritional / Dietary Supplement

Nutritional Needs of Young Children (Age 5-10)

What is the 5:2 Diet?

Ginger: Health Benefits

The Principles of the Blue Zone Diet

What are the Health Benefits of a Vegan Diet?

Understanding the Glycemic Index

Food Intolerance

Differences Between Natural Whole Fruit and Natural Fruit Juice

FODMAP Research

Is Spirulina the Next Anti-Aging Superfood?

The Health Benefits of Walnuts

Neem - Evidence-Based Health Benefits

Mediterranean Diet

How Fast Food Affects Children's Health

The Detrimental Effects of Ultra-processed Foods

What to Eat on the Military Diet

Cambridge Diet: Pros and Cons

Smarter Carts: How AI is Transforming Grocery Shopping

Can Food Allergies Ever be Psychological?

Diet for Overweight and Obese Pregnant Women

Does Drinking 100% Fruit Juice Put on Weight?

Is Food Packaging Harmful to Health?

Colostrum for Adults: Boosting Immunity Gut Health and Recovery

Sources of Dietary Fiber

Dukan Diet: Pros and Cons

Nutrigenomics: How Your Genes Influence Your Nutritional Needs and Health

What is Personalized Nutrition?

Natural Protein Sources

Do Superfoods Really Exist?

Nutraceutical Regulation

Nutraceutical Industry

Top Lithium-Rich Foods and How They Support Health

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

The Health Benefits of Cilantro (Coriander)

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

Portfolio Diet: Evidence-Based Steps to Reduce LDL Cholesterol

Diabetic Diet

False Alarm Hypothesis of Food Allergy

What is a DNA Diet?

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

Diet for Obese Children and Teenagers

Canola Oil: Is it Healthy?

Organic Food Health Benefits

Butter versus Margarine: Which is Healthier?

Macrominerals and Trace Minerals in the Diet

South Beach and Low-GI Diets

Causes of Food Intolerance

How an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Lowers Chronic Disease Risk

DASH Diet for High Blood Pressure

Papaya: Health Benefits

Genetic Factors Impacting Nutritional Requirement

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

Are Artificial Food Flavors and Colorings Harmful?

The 5:2 Diet Health Benefits

Military Diet: Health Risks

Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormones (rBGH) in Food

What is the BRAT Diet?

The MIND Diet Explained: Foods That Fight Cognitive Decline

Fast 5:2 Diet Evidence

Should We Eat Polished Rice?

Is Palm Oil Good or Bad in Diet?

What is Clean Eating?

Is The Carnivore Diet Healthy?

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

Can You Eat Too Much Fruit?

Benefits of Nut Consumption During Pregnancy

Coconut Oil: Health Benefits

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

Natural Sources of Vitamin D and Calcium

What Are the Health Benefits of Mung Beans?

Raw Veganism: Health Benefits, Risks, and Challenges

Rhodiola Rosea: Evidence-Based Health Benefits and Clinical Insights

Vegetarian Diets for Weight Loss

What Is The Andean Diet And Why Is It Healthy?

What is the Viking Diet?

The Benefits of Healthy Fats

Health Benefits of Quinoa

Does Red Meat Shorten Lifespan?

Health Benefits of Cinnamon

Fad Diet Examples and Efficacy

High Protein Diet

The Flexitarian Diet: A Flexible Path to Better Health

Can You Be Vegan and an Athlete

Magnesium in the Diet and Body

Food Allergies Explained

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

School canteen meals fall short on nutrition and sustainability

An EHU study reveals that the food served to children in canteens exceeds fat, protein and sodium recommendations.

16 Dec 2025

Fructans and ATIs impact digestive health in beer

The GLUTEN3S research group of the University of the Basque Country (EHU) has identified the presence of fructans and amylase/trypsin inhibitor (ATI) proteins in gluten-free beers made from barley, compounds that can cause digestive symptoms in sensitive individuals. Its content is comparable to that of traditional beers containing gluten, according to a study published in the Journal of Food Composition and Analysis.

16 Dec 2025

Higher benefit redemption predicts longer participation in the WIC program

Over five decades, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) has become known as the nation's first "food as medicine" program.

16 Dec 2025

Injury burden is higher during menstruation in professional female footballers

The menstrual cycle is a key physiological process in women: it impacts performance, neuromuscular control, metabolism, and immune response.

16 Dec 2025

High fructose intake increases fatty liver risk

Excessive fructose intake from soft drinks is linked to liver damage and NAFLD. Lifestyle modifications are essential for effective prevention and treatment.

16 Dec 2025

What Americans eat is driving global nutrition research

WWEIA data, a cornerstone of national dietary surveillance, drives nutrition research and policy, enhancing understanding of dietary trends and health outcomes.

16 Dec 2025

Mediterranean diet and healthy habits improve cancer survival rates

Being more physically active, following a balanced diet, not smoking, and keeping body weight and blood pressure under control: the same habits that protect the heart also prove decisive after a cancer diagnosis.

16 Dec 2025

Scientists map how cinnamon’s bioactives interact with cancer signaling

This review synthesizes preclinical evidence showing that cinnamon-derived compounds can modulate inflammation, oxidative stress, apoptosis, and angiogenesis through multiple cancer-related signaling pathways. While biologically plausible, the findings are largely limited to cell and animal models, underscoring the need for pharmacokinetic, safety, and clinical validation.

15 Dec 2025

Gut bacteria patterns differ in autism and siblings and link to social symptoms

This sibling-controlled East Asian study found that autistic individuals, their unaffected siblings, and typically developing controls differ in gut microbiota diversity and composition, with the clearest separation between autism and typical development. Specific taxa, particularly the butyrate-producing genus Anaerostipes, were modestly associated with social communication and internalising symptoms, supporting a gut–behaviour link without implying causality.

15 Dec 2025

Many parents struggle to navigate conversations about nutrition with teens

As teens gain more independence in their food choices, many parents struggle to navigate conversations about nutrition -which could be especially important during the holidays, when celebrations often center around meals.

15 Dec 2025

Unnecessary gluten-free diets may put children at risk

Understanding gluten-related disorders is crucial for pediatric nutrition, as gluten-free diets can pose health risks without appropriate medical supervision.

15 Dec 2025

A new trial investigates whether the MIND diet can be scaled for obesity management

This study protocol outlines a 12-week randomized trial testing whether a MIND diet intervention is feasible, acceptable, and sustainable for adults with obesity in Sweden. It will generate preliminary evidence on adherence, mental well-being, and gut microbiota changes to inform larger efficacy trials.

14 Dec 2025

Metabolic syndrome affects nearly four in ten US adults as rates climb in older and Black populations

A large NHANES analysis found that nearly four in ten US adults met criteria for metabolic syndrome between 2013 and 2023, with no statistically significant change in overall prevalence. However, prevalence rose significantly among adults aged 60 years and older and among non-Hispanic Black individuals, alongside a significant non-linear increase in hypertriglyceridemia.

14 Dec 2025

Swapping high-carb snacks for tree nuts cuts food cravings in young adults at metabolic risk

Daily replacement of typical high-carbohydrate snacks with mixed tree nuts for 16 weeks reduced cravings for sweets and fast foods in young adults with early metabolic syndrome risk. This dietary swap improved overall diet quality, measured by the Healthy Eating Index, without increasing body weight or altering short-term glycaemic markers.

14 Dec 2025

Single-cell RNA-seq reveals FBLN7's role in adipose tissue fibrosis

Fibrosis, resulting from excess extracellular matrix (ECM) deposition, is a feature of adipose tissue (AT) dysfunction and obesity-related insulin resistance.

13 Dec 2025

Lowering blood sugar reduces heart risk in prediabetes

Lowering blood sugar levels halves the likelihood of serious heart problems in people with prediabetes.

12 Dec 2025

Glycation stress drives aortic stiffening through oxidative stress and senescence

A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 11 of Aging-US on November 14, 2025, titled "Methylglyoxal-induced glycation stress promotes aortic stiffening: putative mechanistic roles of oxidative stress and cellular senescence."

12 Dec 2025

Plant-based diets support healthy growth when properly planned for children

Vegetarian and vegan diets can support healthy growth when carefully planned with appropriate supplementation, finds a major new meta-analysis – the most comprehensive study to-date of plant-based diets in children.

12 Dec 2025

How ultra-processed foods shape Crohn’s disease risk and what dietary strategies can really help

This narrative review synthesizes evidence showing that higher intake of ultra-processed foods is consistently associated with increased Crohn’s disease risk, with mechanistic pathways implicating emulsifiers, carrageenan, maltodextrin, titanium dioxide, sweeteners and salt. It also highlights that minimally processed dietary strategies, including EEN and CDED, show therapeutic promise, particularly in pediatric Crohn’s disease.

11 Dec 2025

How specific foods reshape oxidative stress responses during and after high-intensity training

Carbohydrate-rich foods blunt acute oxidative stress during fasted high-intensity exercise, while polyphenol-rich foods accelerate early recovery by reducing post-exercise ROS. Findings highlight how nutrient timing shapes redox responses in sedentary young women undergoing resistance-circuit HIIT.

11 Dec 2025