Diets/Dieting/Fad Diets
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?
Recommended Vegetable Intake for Teens
According to an analysis by the CDC, only 2% of high school students in the U.S. are meeting the recommended vegetable intake.
Breastmilk Benefits
Breastfeeding has long played a vital role in child development. We now have evidence for breastmilk benefits, like keeping infants in a healthy weight range.
Less Red Meat, Lower Diabetes Risk
Red meat is a staple in the typical American diet, but it appears replacing it with other sources of protein may help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
Greenhouse Emissions From Animal-Based Products
Greenhouse emissions would drop 35% if Americans replaced half of the animal-based products in their diet with plant-based foods, according to researchers.
Carbs and Fecundability
Women in North America and Denmark who wanted to become pregnant and consumed higher amounts of lower-quality carbohydrates experienced lower fecundability.
Video Games and Poor Eating Habits
The explosive growth of the video game industry may be leading to less-than-stellar eating habits in young men.
Mediterranean Diet Benefits Mental Function
Following a Mediterranean diet benefits performance in memory and thinking in older adults, according to a study from the University of Edinburgh.
Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting is enjoying new popularity among people trying to lose weight, and studies show promising benefits for the body and brain.
A Food Plan? Just What the Doctor Ordered!
Routine healthcare visits need to include some form of a rapid dietary assessment tool, according to the American Heart Association.
America’s Growing Appetite for Diets
A report shows that the number of U.S. adults on a special diet for weight loss 2015–2018 was up 14% from a decade earlier.
Bone Up on Vegan Nutrition
British scientists discovered that vegan diets lower in protein and calcium affect bone strength, increasing the risk of fracture anywhere in the body.
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.
Hair Samples Reveal American Diet
Despite the rise of plant-based eating, it seems Americans still prefer cheeseburgers to veggie burgers. And the proof was gathered in hair samples.
Stricter Nutrition Standards Get a Passing Grade
Federal policies that strengthened nutritional standards for meals and beverages served at school appear to reduce obesity among children.
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.
Recipe for Health: Mediterranean Chicken Tacos
The Mediterranean diet centers mainly around plant-based foods, which makes this Mediterranean-inspired dish a heart-healthy option for taco night.