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.

Traditional Inuit Diet: Foods, Nutrition, and Health Effects

Traditional Inuit diets combine nutrient-dense marine and terrestrial country foods that remain important sources of protein, vitamin D, vitamin B12, iron, and other essential nutrients. The transition toward market foods is occurring alongside changes in cardiometabolic health, micronutrient intake, and gut microbiome patterns, while food insecurity, socioeconomic conditions, physical activity, colonial processes, and environmental change complicate the relationship between diet and health.

Are Artificial Food Flavors and Colorings Harmful?

What is Clean Eating?

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

What is the Viking Diet?

Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormones (rBGH) in Food

What is the Military Diet?

Cambridge Diet: Pros and Cons

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

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

Paleo vs. Keto Diets

What Is The Andean Diet And Why Is It Healthy?

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Dukan Diet: Pros and Cons

How Important Is Breakfast for Overall Health?

False Alarm Hypothesis of Food Allergy

What is the 5:2 Diet?

The Detrimental Effects of Ultra-processed Foods

What to Know About Processed and Ultra-Processed Foods

Is Spirulina the Next Anti-Aging Superfood?

Differences Between Natural Whole Fruit and Natural Fruit Juice

Nutraceutical Industry

The Benefits of Healthy Fats

How an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Lowers Chronic Disease Risk

What are the Health Benefits of a Vegan Diet?

FODMAP Research

Food Intolerance

Natural Protein Sources

Nutritional / Dietary Supplement

Diet for Obese Children and Teenagers

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

Health Benefits of Cinnamon

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

Rhodiola Rosea: Evidence-Based Health Benefits and Clinical Insights

High Protein Diet

Genetic Factors Impacting Nutritional Requirement

The Health Benefits of Walnuts

Organic Food Health Benefits

Calorie and Macro Counting

Top Lithium-Rich Foods and How They Support Health

Can You Be Vegan and an Athlete

Neem - Evidence-Based Health Benefits

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

What is the BRAT Diet?

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

Is Food Packaging Harmful to Health?

Coconut Oil: Health Benefits

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

Diabetic Diet

Can You Eat Too Much Fruit?

The Flexitarian Diet: A Flexible Path to Better Health

Healthy High Fat Alternatives to Avocado

Upcycled Food Ingredients: Nutrition, Safety, and Sustainability

Food Allergies Explained

What to Eat on the Military Diet

Is Palm Oil Good or Bad in Diet?

Does Eating Sea Moss Provide Health Benefits?

Are Precision-Fermented Fats Healthier Than Traditional Dairy Fat?

Butter versus Margarine: Which is Healthier?

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

Can Food Allergies Ever be Psychological?

Sources of Dietary Fiber

The Principles of the Blue Zone Diet

Diet for Overweight and Obese Pregnant Women

Colostrum for Adults: Boosting Immunity Gut Health and Recovery

How Fast Food Affects Children's Health

DASH Diet for High Blood Pressure

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

Do NAD Boosters Help You to Live Longer?

The Vegan Diet, Ethos, Affects and Advice

Benefits of Nut Consumption During Pregnancy

Portfolio Diet: Evidence-Based Steps to Reduce LDL Cholesterol

Health Benefits of Quinoa

Are Low Carbohydrate Diets Good for Type 2 Diabetes?

Diet Supplements and Liver Problems

Does Red Meat Shorten Lifespan?

Smarter Carts: How AI is Transforming Grocery Shopping

The 5:2 Diet Health Benefits

Adriatic Diet Explained: Cardiovascular Benefits and Scientific Evidence

Do Superfoods Really Exist?

Does Drinking 100% Fruit Juice Put on Weight?

Papaya: Health Benefits

Military Diet: Health Risks

South Beach and Low-GI Diets

Is The Carnivore Diet Healthy?

What Are the Health Benefits of Mung Beans?

New Atkins Diet: Pros and Cons

Spanish Lime: Nutritional Profile, Benefits, and Uses

Caveman or Palaeolithic Diet

Causes of Food Intolerance

What is a DNA Diet?

Mediterranean Diet

Understanding the Glycemic Index

Should We Eat Polished Rice?

Fast 5:2 Diet Evidence

Raw Veganism: Health Benefits, Risks, and Challenges

How Many Calories Should You Eat Per Day?

Natural Sources of Vitamin D and Calcium

Magnesium in the Diet and Body

Nutrigenomics: How Your Genes Influence Your Nutritional Needs and Health

Canola Oil: Is it Healthy?

Nutraceutical Regulation

What are Nutraceuticals?

The Health Benefits of Cilantro (Coriander)

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

The Importance of Dietary Fiber

Nutritional Needs of Young Children (Age 5-10)

Foods that Reduce Oxidative Stress and Prevent Cancer

Is Watermelon a Superfood? Examining the Scientific Evidence

What is the TLC Diet?

Fast 5:2 Diet

The MIND Diet Explained: Foods That Fight Cognitive Decline

Vegetarian Diets for Weight Loss

Macrominerals and Trace Minerals in the Diet

What is Personalized Nutrition?

Fad Diet Examples and Efficacy

Ginger: Health Benefits

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Vaccination does not alter post-COVID smell and taste loss

Researchers examining whether COVID-19 vaccination affects persistent smell or taste problems after contracting the virus have found that, in most cases, it does not.

20 Oct 2026

Researchers investigate molecular mechanisms linking high-calorie diets to cognitive decline

The molecular mechanisms linking a high calorie diet to cognitive impairment remain unclear. Researchers at Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan, investigated this association in mice, finding that the diet reduced nuclear protein PQBP1 expression, disrupting the alternative splicing of genes involved in synaptic function.

20 Oct 2026

Not all ultra-processed foods show the same cancer risk

Ultra-processed foods show varied associations with colorectal cancer, underscoring the need for precise research on diet quality and cancer risk factors.

20 Oct 2026

Your age may not tell the whole story about how healthy you are

Researchers developed a five-factor Lifestyle Index assessing physical activity, BMI, smoking, sleep quality, and sexual satisfaction in 312 Swiss adults aged 35 to 65 years. Higher scores were modestly associated with younger bio-functional age, suggesting a relationship between combined lifestyle patterns and functional health, although the findings cannot establish causation.

19 Oct 2026

Could eating whey protein before meals help reduce blood sugar spikes?

A narrative review of 57 randomized trials found that milk and dairy products have inconsistent effects on long-term blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. Whey protein consumed before meals more consistently reduced short-term blood sugar spikes, but further research is needed to establish whether these benefits persist over time.

19 Oct 2026

Fruit and sugary drinks stood out in a three-year study of teenage mental health

A three-year study of 6,537 Australian adolescents found that higher fruit consumption was associated with a lower risk of elevated depression and anxiety symptoms, while greater sugar-sweetened beverage intake was associated with increased risk. Vegetable consumption showed no significant association with either outcome, and the observational findings cannot establish cause and effect.

19 Oct 2026

Researchers use mitochondrial uncouplers to target breast cancer metastasis

Mitochondrial serine catabolic pathway (MSCP), also called serine, glycine, and one-carbon metabolism, is essential for cancer cells to produce amino acids, one-carbon units, and reducing equivalents.

19 Oct 2026

Miro1 protein linked to insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes

A protein called Miro1 found at elevated levels in the skeletal muscle of people with Type 2 diabetes may contribute to insulin resistance, potentially making it a target for future treatments that help the body regulate blood sugar, according to a study published today in Nature Communications.

19 Oct 2026

Preoperative physical activity linked to lower delirium risk after surgery

Staying active before surgery may do more than strengthen the body for recovery - it may protect the brain.

19 Oct 2026

Could ultraprocessed foods affect your brain before you notice?

Ultraprocessed food intake correlates with increased body fat and vascular brain injury in middle-aged adults, though cognitive performance remains unaffected.

19 Oct 2026

Could this flowering plant help people lose body fat?

Lythrum salicaria extract supplementation led to body fat reduction in a clinical trial, suggesting a promising plant-based approach to weight management.

19 Oct 2026

Yoghurt, coffee and chocolate have something in common, and researchers mapped it across Europe

Researchers surveyed 12,646 adults across 53 European countries and found that fermented dairy products were widely consumed, while other fermented foods showed considerable regional differences in popularity and intake. The findings revealed that high consumer prevalence did not necessarily translate into substantial consumption, highlighting the importance of measuring both how many people eat fermented foods and the quantities they consume.

18 Oct 2026

Your age may not tell the whole story about your health, but your blood could

Researchers analyzed plasma metabolites from 18,476 individuals aged 1 to 96 years and developed two metabolomic aging measures to assess biological aging, chronic disease, and mortality risk. Accelerated metabolomic aging was associated with greater risks of chronic disease and death, while a separate mortality-linked measure provided additional information about health status and disease burden beyond conventional clinical assessments.

18 Oct 2026

Does adding yeast to whey protein help muscle recovery after exercise?

The yeast-whey protein blend shows potential in aiding muscle recovery after exercise-induced damage, yet its effectiveness compared to whey alone is uncertain.

16 Oct 2026

Parents know fruit and vegetables are healthy, but many underestimate how much children need

A qualitative study involving 15 Swedish parents found that although most recognized the health benefits of fruit and vegetables, many underestimated recommended daily intake and considered serving vegetables at dinner sufficient. Researchers identified four overlapping parental roles influencing children's eating habits and suggested that clearer guidance on quantities, serving frequency, and practical feeding approaches could help families improve consumption.

15 Oct 2026

A CDC survey finds 4 in 5 US teenagers fall short of high heart health scores

A CDC study of 5,192 US high school students found that approximately 80% had low or moderate cardiovascular health scores based on five measures assessed in a national survey. Diet, sleep, and physical activity received the least favorable scores, with differences observed across sex, grade, and racial and ethnic groups.

15 Oct 2026

Women with low bone density reported less pain after taking pine bark extract

A randomized clinical trial involving 67 women with osteopenia or stable osteoporosis found that three months of Pycnogenol® supplementation improved self-reported bodily pain and vitality scores compared with placebo. However, overall disease-specific quality of life did not significantly improve, and the six-month findings were insufficient to establish long-term benefits or safety.

15 Oct 2026

Parents invent home safety fixes for medically complex children

Approximately 1 in 20 U.S. children younger than 18 years of age are medically complex, meaning they have multiorgan system conditions like cerebral palsy and depend on implanted tube-related medical technology.

15 Oct 2026

Study: First 90 days of antipsychotic treatment critical for metabolic changes

The first 90 days after starting antipsychotic treatment are crucial for changes in blood sugar and weight, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

14 Oct 2026

Scientists reviewed studies covering 1.17 million children and found a major research gap

Researchers identified 104 pregnancy and birth cohorts representing more than 1.17 million children across 41 countries, documenting the availability of data on early-life nutrition and neurodevelopment. Approximately 99% of participants in the income-stratified analysis came from high- or upper-middle-income countries, while differences in data collection and assessment methods complicate future international comparisons.

14 Oct 2026