Matthew Kadey
Matthew Kadey, MS, RD, is a James Beard Award–winning food journalist, dietitian and author of the cookbook Rocket Fuel: Power-Packed Food for Sport + Adventure (VeloPress 2016). He has written for dozens of magazines, including Runner’s World, Men’s Health, Shape, Men’s Fitness and Muscle and Fitness.View FitConnect Profile
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Millions of Americans spoon up oatmeal for breakfast. It seems oatmeal does raise blood sugar but the effects depend on the type of oat.
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Food scientists have devised a way to produce a flavorless protein powder from pig’s blood, a byproduct of pork meat production.
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The film industry didn’t get the memo about the importance of promoting healthy eating habits and food in media.
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Beta-carotene is found in certain fruits and vegetables and our bodies can convert the beta-carotene we consume into vitamin A.
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Researchers recently discovered Prkar2a, a gene in mice that controls the craving for sugary and fatty foods and the urge to exercise.
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Achieving an adequate status of vitamin D benefits hearing by playing a key role in preventing hearing loss as we age.
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A study in reveals the relationship between convenience store locations and the body weight of 3- to 15-year-old children.
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Depending on the sport and level of competition, 40%–100% of athletes use sports supplements, such as creatine and certain stimulants.
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Using warning labels on sugary drinks, like soda and sports drinks, has been generally linked to notable reductions in purchases.
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Consuming mushrooms exposed to ultraviolet light can provide a daily hit of vitamin D, so time to welcome fungi with these Cajun beef mushroom tacos!
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Meal delivery services help busy people put a meal on the table. But how do they align with healthy-eating goals? Is meal delivery nutrition up to par?
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Research analysis finds associations between caffeine and pregnancy outcomes like miscarriage, stillbirth, low birth weight and preterm birth.
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Our bodies evolved to digest foods our ancestors ate, so what contributes to poor health is the mismatch between our evolutionary history and what we eat.
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Researchers found that those who ate the most salads, fruits and veggies improved their nutrition and oral health by lowering rates of periodontitis.
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A review found that people who ate the highest amount of fried food per week had higher risks of heart disease, such a heart attack or stroke.
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According to an analysis by the CDC, only 2% of high school students in the U.S. are meeting the recommended vegetable intake.
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The seemingly never-ending COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on Americans’ eating habits—and people who step on the scale may see some startling numbers.
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Tailgating has become a socially acceptable excuse to wash down piles of greasy food and alcohol, but what toll does it have on the body?
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Urine color is a reliable way to determine hydration status, as lighter urine signifies a lower level of urine osmolality.
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No wonder it can be hard to pry kids away from the candy store; they require more sugar to detect sweetness than adults do.
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