Diet Research
The Nordic Diet
The Mediterranean diet isn’t the only healthy dietary import from Europe, according to a study that highlights the Nordic diet.
Nutrition for Longevity
For those unconvinced about the link between nutrition and longevity, here’s more evidence that diet contributes to disease prevention.
Diet and Dementia
Researchers in Greece reported that people who eat a pro-inflammatory diet are far more likely to suffer from dementia.
Time-Restricted Eating: What Do You Think?
Researchers found that time-restricted eating resulted in improvements in total body weight and body composition.
The Colon Cancer/Diet Connection
People with high alcohol or high red meat consumption had a 60% and 10% higher odds of developing colon cancer, respectively.
12 Ways to Boost Diet Adherence
Integrating these 12 strategies into your nutrition-related coaching sessions and programs will help clients with diet adherence.
Sucralose Increases Appetite and Cravings
A study found that people with obesity experienced an increase in appetite and food cravings after consuming a drink with sucralose.
How Sleep Improves Diet
Getting enough sleep is critical to performing our best. Now, a new study shows one more reason to prioritize it: sleep improves diet.
Impact of a Gluten-Free Diet
Women who followed a gluten-free diet had an increase in the intake of fat and sodium and a reduction in key micronutrients.
The Glycemic Index and Weight Loss
A review of more than 2 million people found no differences in body mass index between those with high- versus low-glycemic index diets.
Word of the Day: Nutrigeroscience
Nutrigeroscience is a form of nutrition science in which the outcomes of dietary restriction are predicted based on biomarkers.
Plant-Based Diets and Meal Timing
You’ve seen the growing number of studies on plant-based diets. Eating a plant-based meal at dinnertime may reduce the risk of heart disease.
Keto Diet for Athletes
To suss out the keto diet for athletes, researchers reviewed a studies involving endurance athletes from various disciplines.
Genetics and Diet
Genetics is partially responsible for dictating whether we love vegetables, according to a study on the link between genetics and diet.
Acne and Diet
A review of clinical trials and observational studies links acne and diet, including diets with a high glycemic index/high glycemic load.
Evening Chronotype and Diet
A connection exists between chronotype and diet. If you fall into the evening category, your preference may not bode well for your diet.
Calorie Restriction and Mitochondria
The interaction between calorie restriction and mitochondria may help explain why so many diets fail to produce lasting weight loss results.
Antioxidants for Depression
Perhaps a way to “color yourself happy” lies in the not-yet-trendy high polyphenol diet that contain antioxidants for depression symptoms.
Evolutionary History Informs Eating
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.
April 2021 Question of the Month: Are the Dietary Guidelines for Americans Tough Enough?
Are you satisfied with the 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans? Do you believe this edition missed the mark on alcohol and added sugars?