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.

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

Dehydrated foods extend shelf life and improve storage stability by reducing water activity, while modern drying technologies help preserve nutrients, texture, and bioactive compounds more effectively than traditional methods. Careful control of drying conditions, packaging, and storage is essential to minimize nutrient loss, microbial risks, and quality deterioration in dehydrated fruits, vegetables, meats, and ready-to-eat foods.

How Many Calories Should You Eat Per Day?

Cambridge Diet: Pros and Cons

The Vegan Diet, Ethos, Affects and Advice

High Protein Diet

Do Superfoods Really Exist?

What to Know About Processed and Ultra-Processed Foods

Organic Food Health Benefits

Nutritional / Dietary Supplement

Natural Protein Sources

Do NAD Boosters Help You to Live Longer?

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

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Magnesium in the Diet and Body

Are Precision-Fermented Fats Healthier Than Traditional Dairy Fat?

Are Low Carbohydrate Diets Good for Type 2 Diabetes?

What to Eat on the Military Diet

Is Watermelon a Superfood? Examining the Scientific Evidence

The Flexitarian Diet: A Flexible Path to Better Health

Healthy High Fat Alternatives to Avocado

What is the TLC Diet?

Neem - Evidence-Based Health Benefits

Canola Oil: Is it Healthy?

The Detrimental Effects of Ultra-processed Foods

Causes of Food Intolerance

Is Food Packaging Harmful to Health?

Portfolio Diet: Evidence-Based Steps to Reduce LDL Cholesterol

What are the Health Benefits of a Vegan Diet?

What are Nutraceuticals?

What Is The Andean Diet And Why Is It Healthy?

Diet Supplements and Liver Problems

Should We Eat Polished Rice?

How Important Is Breakfast for Overall Health?

Mediterranean Diet

Natural Sources of Vitamin D and Calcium

The Importance of Dietary Fiber

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

Food Intolerance

Is The Carnivore Diet Healthy?

Nutrigenomics: How Your Genes Influence Your Nutritional Needs and Health

Nutritional Needs of Young Children (Age 5-10)

The MIND Diet Explained: Foods That Fight Cognitive Decline

Caveman or Palaeolithic Diet

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

Foods that Reduce Oxidative Stress and Prevent Cancer

Coconut Oil: Health Benefits

The 5:2 Diet Health Benefits

Does Red Meat Shorten Lifespan?

Diet for Obese Children and Teenagers

Adriatic Diet Explained: Cardiovascular Benefits and Scientific Evidence

Fad Diet Examples and Efficacy

Health Benefits of Quinoa

Military Diet: Health Risks

How Fast Food Affects Children's Health

Benefits of Nut Consumption During Pregnancy

Health Benefits of Cinnamon

What is the Military Diet?

FODMAP Research

What is Clean Eating?

Genetic Factors Impacting Nutritional Requirement

Raw Veganism: Health Benefits, Risks, and Challenges

Calorie and Macro Counting

Nutraceutical Industry

The Health Benefits of Cilantro (Coriander)

What Are the Health Benefits of Mung Beans?

Fast 5:2 Diet Evidence

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

Spanish Lime: Nutritional Profile, Benefits, and Uses

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

South Beach and Low-GI Diets

Smarter Carts: How AI is Transforming Grocery Shopping

False Alarm Hypothesis of Food Allergy

Rhodiola Rosea: Evidence-Based Health Benefits and Clinical Insights

How an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Lowers Chronic Disease Risk

Ginger: Health Benefits

Top Lithium-Rich Foods and How They Support Health

Can You Be Vegan and an Athlete

What is the 5:2 Diet?

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

Does Drinking 100% Fruit Juice Put on Weight?

Understanding the Glycemic Index

Does Eating Sea Moss Provide Health Benefits?

The Principles of the Blue Zone Diet

Vegetarian Diets for Weight Loss

Upcycled Food Ingredients: Nutrition, Safety, and Sustainability

Sources of Dietary Fiber

Food Allergies Explained

Diet for Overweight and Obese Pregnant Women

Butter versus Margarine: Which is Healthier?

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

New Atkins Diet: Pros and Cons

Diabetic Diet

Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormones (rBGH) in Food

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

The Health Benefits of Walnuts

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

Differences Between Natural Whole Fruit and Natural Fruit Juice

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

DASH Diet for High Blood Pressure

Colostrum for Adults: Boosting Immunity Gut Health and Recovery

The Benefits of Healthy Fats

Nutraceutical Regulation

Papaya: Health Benefits

Are Artificial Food Flavors and Colorings Harmful?

Can Food Allergies Ever be Psychological?

Dukan Diet: Pros and Cons

Macrominerals and Trace Minerals in the Diet

Fast 5:2 Diet

What is the Viking Diet?

Paleo vs. Keto Diets

Can You Eat Too Much Fruit?

What is a DNA Diet?

What is the BRAT Diet?

Is Palm Oil Good or Bad in Diet?

What is Personalized Nutrition?

Is Spirulina the Next Anti-Aging Superfood?

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Analysis shows artificial sweeteners may harm adult metabolism function

Since the first introduction of saccharin, an array of artificial and other non-nutritive (i.e., low-calorie or calorie-free) sweeteners have become ubiquitous in the US food supply.

30 Jun 2026

Breast milk sugars help shape infant gut microbiota during weaning

Research from DTU and Rigshospitalet shows that sugars in breast milk play an important role in the development of the gut microbiota, during weaning or transition from breast milk to solid food.

30 Jun 2026

Fiber blend relieves constipation and improves stool consistency

A recent study found that a combination of dietary fibers effectively alleviated chronic constipation, enhancing bowel function and stool quality in adults.

30 Jun 2026

New diagnostic tool bypasses blood-brain barrier to detect autism early

A study published in NeuroMarkers showed that a nanosensor can measure nitric oxide (NO) from patient-derived stem cells to distinguish autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from intellectual disability (ID), even when both conditions share the exact same genetic mutation.

30 Jun 2026

Children and adults who eat more live microbe-rich foods have healthier diets

French children and adults widely consumed foods likely to contain live microbes, mainly yogurt, unpasteurised cheese, fruits, and vegetables. Higher intake was associated with more nutrient-rich diets and better diet quality scores, but the cross-sectional study cannot prove health benefits.

29 Jun 2026

Blood metabolism maps how lifestyle tracks function in cognitive aging

A new study used pathway-level blood metabolomics to identify lifestyle-associated metabolic patterns linked to physical, cognitive, and daily functional performance across CN, MCI, and AD. The findings suggest that diet- and activity-linked pathway signals span energy, amino acid, lipid, inflammatory, oxidative stress, and microbiome-related metabolism, but require independent and longitudinal validation.

29 Jun 2026

Study finds two effective therapies for common childhood eating disorder

The first randomized, controlled trial for a common childhood eating disorder has shown how therapists and parents can help those struggling with the condition, known as avoidant restrictive food intake disorder, or ARFID.

29 Jun 2026

Okra supplements may lower cholesterol and inflammation markers in diabetes

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29 Jun 2026

Study links diabetes to worse long COVID health outcomes

People with diabetes who have had COVID-19 tend to recover more slowly, experience more long COVID complications, have a poorer quality of life, and require closer and more prolonged monitoring by medical teams.

29 Jun 2026

Weak handgrip may not independently predict prostate cancer risk

New research suggests that low handgrip strength alone is not a reliable predictor of increased prostate cancer risk among older men.

28 Jun 2026

New Florida initiative supports healthier lives for cancer survivors statewide

University of West Florida Assistant Professor of Public Health Dr. Karishma Chhabria Unrue has been awarded a nearly $825,000 grant through the Florida Cancer Innovation Fund to lead a statewide initiative focused on improving the health and well-being of breast and prostate cancer survivors.

27 Jun 2026

AI designs personalized burgers balancing taste, nutrition and sustainability

Stanford researcher Ellen Kuhl estimates that there are some 1043 potential burger recipes in the world. And with BurgerAI, a new tool developed in her lab, artificial intelligence can now design the best one for you based on your age, taste, nutritional need, and even your sustainability goal.

26 Jun 2026

Multi-decade study tracks subsequent cancer risks in survivors

As people continue to live longer and the survival rate of cancer diagnoses increases, researchers from VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center led a multi-decade analysis studying the rates of subsequent primary cancers (SPCs), which are new cancers unrelated to the original diagnosis.

26 Jun 2026

Breastfeeding up to six months linked to lower ADHD risk

A new study from the University of Bergen shows an association between breastfeeding up to six months of age and a reduced risk of ADHD symptoms from ages three to eight.

26 Jun 2026

Breastfeeding linked to longer sleep duration in one year old infants

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life because of its many proven benefits, including protection against infections and support for healthy long-term development.

26 Jun 2026

New project investigates gut microbiome for personalized bowel disease therapies

The gut microbiome plays an important role in inflammatory bowel disease. In the research project MikrobiomProCheck, researchers are investigating how microbiome data can in future be used for diagnostics, disease monitoring and personalized therapies.

26 Jun 2026

Impact of climate change on pollen levels is already being felt - Nutritionist shares simple kitchen remedies to ease symptoms

Hay fever sufferers across the UK are facing longer and more intense allergy seasons, as new research reveals the impact of climate change on pollen levels is already being felt.

26 Jun 2026

Childhood sugary drinks and fruit juice linked to higher adult blood pressure risk

The study finds sugary drinks and fruit juice linked to hypertension, highlighting whole fruit as a healthier alternative for long-term heart health.

26 Jun 2026

Gut microbes emerge as potential players in estrogen-driven cancers

A new review maps how the endocrine-microbiome axis expands the estrobolome concept, showing that gut microbes may alter estrogen recycling, produce hormone-like metabolites, and shape inflammation and tissue environments in hormone-driven cancers. Human evidence remains mostly associative, so the authors call for causal models, longitudinal multi-omics, multi-kingdom profiling, and sex-stratified studies before microbiome-guided cancer strategies enter routine care.

25 Jun 2026

Scientists find link between bacterium in the gut ecosystem and lupus

Scientists at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of Texas at San Antonio, found a link between a bacterium in the gut microbiome, or ecosystem, and lupus, which could lead to more effective treatment of the disease, in a study published in Nature Communications.

25 Jun 2026