Diet Research
The Ketogenic Flu
The ketogenic diet, which is heavy in fat and skimpy on carbs, has become a popular eating method for weight loss, but it can also leave people feeling ill.
Diet and Exercise During Pregnancy Pays Off
Improving eating and exercise habits of women who were overweight when first pregnant yielded long-term cardiovascular benefits for their children.
Intermittent Fasting and the Foods That Follow
The practice of Intermittent Fasting is on the rise. An expert sounds in on how to design a plate that checks all the boxes.
The Right—and Wrong—Way to Intermittent Fast
Intermittent fasting may be the eating plan du jour but it’s certainly not new. Here’s a look at some things to keep in mind before diving in.
Gas and Bloating From Plant-Based Eating
Loathed problems like gas and bloating can be attributed to FODMAPs (fermentable oligo-saccharides, disaccharides, mono-saccharides and polyols). These compounds, found in certain plant foods, are poorly digested and can lead to unpleasant intestinal symptoms,
Key Takeaways From the New Dietary Guidelines
The goal is to offer a framework on how to eat for better nutrition-related health, and the regular updates allow for adjustments and new recommendations.
Are Diets a One-Hit Wonder?
Research suggests it doesn’t much matter which diet a person clings to, as most plans yield similar short-term results without providing long-term success.
Meat on the Mind
Though plant-based eating seems to have all the nutrition science momentum, it’s not all doom and gloom when it comes to the health effects of eating meat.
How Keto Performs for Strength-Trained Women
Research found that following the keto diet helped strength-trained women ages 23–31 to drop fat mass with no significant loss of fat-free mass.
What Motivates People to Go Veg
A survey of 8,000 people in the U.S. and Holland showed that health was the top reason for nonvegetarians to consider adopting a vegetarian diet.
The Art and Science of Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting (IF) can be defined as an eating pattern with periods of little to no energy intake interspersed with periods of normal energy intake, adhered to on a repeating basis.
Low-Fat Vs. Low-Carb Diets for Longer Life
Despite differences in macronutrient composition among diets, specific types of food appear to be the deciding factor in whether an eating style is healthy.
How to Help Your Body Deal With Inflammation
Teri Mosey, PhD, a holistic nutrition consultant, explains why eating a plant-based diet can help manage inflammaiton and strengthen immunities.
Dietitians Make a Difference
Some face time with a registered dietitian can be an important part of a successful weight loss program, according to an investigation in Family Practice.
Bad Sleep, Bad Diet
Below-par sleep habits can trigger below-par food choices, and the two together can equal a higher risk for conditions like heart disease and obesity.
Dieting Your Way Into the Lonely Hearts Club
Several Cornell University studies found that peole with diet restrictions are more likely to feel stricken with a sense of loneliness.
Prebiotics for Better Sleep
Prebiotics are best known for supporting gut health, but they can also improve sleep and enhance stress resilience, according to a study published in Scientific Reports. Researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder say prebiotics—dietary fibers that nourish the gut’s microbiome—create a symbiotic relationship with the body that affects the brain.
Good News for Whole Grains
The average American Heart Association healthy-diet score for U.S. adults improved between 2003–2004 and 2015–2016, according to the AHA Statistical Update 2020. Two scales were used to measure diet quality. On one of them, scores for a poor diet decreased from 56% to 47.8%; on the second, poor diet prevalence dropped from 43.7% to 36.4%.
The Med Diet Stands the Test of Time
Among 250 healthy, overweight adults participating in a randomized controlled study, more than half (55%) went for IF (restricting intake 2 days a week), while 27% chose the Mediterranean diet (emphasizing whole grains, fruit and vegetables), and 18% opted to go Paleo (modified to allow some legumes and dairy). Participants also chose whether to try high-intensity interval training or a standard exercise regimen. After a brief educational session on their chosen diet, they completed assessments of their food intake, biometric measures and physical activity; these assessments were repeated at intervals.
Soybean Oil Contributes to Neurological Disease
According to a study in Endocrinology, soybean oil may cause genetic changes that lead to neurological conditions such as autism, Alzheimer’s disease, anxiety and depression. Researchers compared mice that were…