Food & Hydration
Misleading Label Claims for Fruit Drinks
A study found that nearly all (97%) of the fruit drinks had at least one nutrition-related front of package claim.
Nutritional Deficiency and Depression
Researchers found overall nutritional deficiency was associated with worsening mental health and depression.
Dangerous Bacteria in Spice Containers
A new study has found a surprising risk for cross-contamination and food poisoning: bacteria in spice containers.
Carbs for Weightlifting
Investigators did a comprehensive review of the literature on carbs for weightlifting and the impact on resistance training performance.
Antibiotics in Food
Researchers have developed a cost-effective method to simultaneously measure up to 77 antibiotics in food.
Word of the Day: Trimethylamine N-Oxide (or TMAO)
There’s a positive correlation between elevated plasma levels of trimethylamine N-oxide and an increased risk for cardiovascular disease.
Medically Tailored Meals
A study showed delivering “medically tailored” meals to people with chronic conditions could prevent hospitalizations and save money.
Bye or Buy? Maple Water
In a market flooded with drinks promising to improve hydration, health and performance, one is emerging as all-natural: maple water.
Overestimating Healthy Eating
People trying to lose weight often overestimate their healthy eating, something that could sabotage weight-loss and health improvements.
Caffeine and Athletes
Athletes turn to caffeine to help them get through a tough workout, but as with any good thing, too much can be problematic for performance.
Magnesium and Diabetes Risk
Only about half of Americans consume the recommended amount of magnesium—a trend that may play a role in the escalating diabetes rates.
Eat Better With Different People
Dine with others to eat better, since people are less likely to choose an unhealthy food option with those in a different social group.
Risk of Celiac Disease in Children
Higher blood levels of chemicals in pesticides, nonstick cookware and flame retardants may increase the risk of celiac disease in children.
Important Nutrients Lacking in Diets
Even though many Americans overconsume calories, they are underconsuming several important nutrients, which could be a health burden.
Dietary Defenses and Nutrition for Immunity
Fitting nutrition for immunity should contain foods and other active substances that are known to stimulate and balance immune responses.
Bye or Buy? Maca
Apart from the anecdotal, it’s slim pickings when it comes to any strong scientific evidence supporting the health claims surrounding maca.
Good News About Gluten
A study in The Journal of Nutrition suggests most people can still eat gluten and have a chance to live well into their golden years.
How Nutrition Labels Impact Purchases
Calorie and nutrition labels on prepared bakery items, deli meats and cheeses were associated with fewer calories per transaction.
Recipe for Health: Chipotle Pumpkin Baked Beans
Adding a dash of hot sauce to our meals, like these chipotle pumpkin baked beans below, might be good news for our gut health.