Nutrients
Mercury in Seafood
Mercury in seafood leave people reconsidering adding fish to their diets. But at typical American intake levels, perhaps we should fret less.
Beetroot Juice Helps Blood Vessel and Brain Functioning
A team of researchers investigated the effects of adding nitrate-rich foods like beetroot juice to the diet of older individuals.
Nooch: Buy or Bye?
The swell of enthusiasm for plant-based eating of late has helped nutritional yeast, or nooch, go mainstream. Is it worth the hype?
Whole Dairy Protein Versus Protein Powder
Many turn to whey powder to get their protein, but can whole food dairy protein build up muscle just as effectively?
Bone Health and Nutrition
A study linking bone health and nutrition found that eating vegetables for 2 months can improve bone health and strength.
Protein and Kidneys
A study taking a closer look at kidney function in adults may ease health concerns about protein and kidneys.
Psyllium and Cholesterol
More psyllium may be the answer to elevated cholesterol numbers, as a recent report shows a link between psyllium and cholesterol levels.
Red Meat and Heart Health
New research is trying to uncover why diets heavy in red meat are tied to a heightened risk for mortality from cardiovascular disease.
Color-Coded Nutrition Labels for Healthy Purchases
A new meta-analysis dug into the findings of 134 studies about the impact of the color-coded nutrition labels and warnings on food packaging.
Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Down
Here’s one bright spot in the American diet: Heavy consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages has decreased in some segments of the population.
Ultraprocessed Food and Heart Disease
A study showed a greater risk for coronary artery disease in adults who consumed more servings per day of ultraprocessed food.
Dairy Fat Good for Heart Health
A study published in PLOS ONE suggests that dairy fat, which is mostly the saturated variety, can be good for your heart.
Microgreens for Global Nutrition Security
Microgreens, the vegetables and herbs we garnish food with, are being heralded as a way to better meet nutritional needs of a growing planet.
Alpha-Linolenic Acid in Plants Lowers Mortality Risk
High intakes of alpha-linolenic acid, a type of omega-3 fatty acid found in plant foods, is linked to a lower risk of all-cause mortality.
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.
Chemicals in Fast Food
Americans’ fast food intake exposes them to high amounts of saturated fat, sodium and sugar, but also to harmful chemicals in fast food.
Oat Milk: Buy or Bye?
Oat milk has more protein than nut milks—about 3–4 grams per cup. Still, this doesn’t stack up to dairy milk or soy milk in terms of protein.
Refined Grains Consumption
Despite increased awareness about the health benefits of choosing whole grains over refined grains, few people are buying enough.
Carbs in Pasta for Metabolic Health
Eating your carbs in pasta form may result in better metabolic health than getting your carbs from bread, according to a study.
Is it Time to Get Tough About Sugar Reductions?
According to a study, sugar reductions could prevent some cardiovascular disease events, cardiovascular deaths, and diabetes cases.