Food & Hydration
What Is Your Gut Telling You About Your Nutrition?
We are often told to “listen to our gut” to guide us in making wise decisions. Our gut, often referred to as the “second brain,” is not just responsible for…
Term of the Day: Protein Leverage Hypothesis
The protein leverage hypothesis says that we are naturally driven to seek out protein and keep eating until our daily protein needs are met.
Is Eight Glasses of Water Correct?
The often-cited recommendation to drink eight glasses of water a day is likely wrong for most people, according to updated research.
Bye or Buy? Avocado Oil
Avocado oil is gaining steam as a favorite liquid fat in kitchens. It’s the natural oil pressed from the pulp of avocado fruit.
Nutrients in Plant-Based Milks
Research shows if consumers are concerned about getting enough of certain nutrients from plant-based milks, some may be better than others.
Agriculture Revenue Is Low
If you are a farmer, you make 7 cents on the dollar for the food you are producing, according to statistics on agriculture revenue.
Tackling Hunger in America
The Biden-Harris Administration hosted a conference to outline changes needed to end hunger in America and increase healthy eating.
Bye or Buy? Kimchi Nutrition
American chefs have even featured kimchi on burgers and grilled cheese, so let’s take a look at kimchi nutrition.
Ultraprocessed Foods Versus the Planet
It’s not just our health that suffers when ultraprocessed foods are consumed too liberally, but also the health of our planet.
Time-Restricted Eating and HIIT
A study finds that combining time-restricted eating and HIIT is more effective at improving cardiometabolic health than either approach alone.
Plant Protein to Build Muscle
When it comes to building muscle, plant protein has been considered inferior. But we’re learning that this might not be the case.
Where’s the Iodine?
Rates of mild-to-moderate iodine deficiency are not only common but also appear to be increasing, despite a salt-iodization program.
Health Benefits of Family Dinners
A survey found that 91% of parents said family dinners reduce feelings of stress, with 84% wishing they could eat together more frequently.
Nutrition for Young Athletes
Participation in athletics can be an important contributor to an adolescent’s physical, cognitive and emotional development.
Modern Batch Cooking
We’re sharing how to create hassle-free and healthy meals that can be thrown together in a matter of minutes. The secret? Batch-cooking!
Big Breakfast and Metabolism
Going big at breakfast may not drive up metabolism, but it could help people following a calorie-conscious eating pattern feel more satiated.
Cooked or Raw Eggs for Muscle Recovery?
Tests showed that more muscle-stimulating amino acids became available in the body after ingesting boiled eggs compared with raw eggs.
Recipe: Sweet-Potato Yogurt Bowl
This bowl of sweet-potato sauce and yogurt swirled together—and strewn with granola, nuts and seeds—is a nutritious way to enjoy nourishment.
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.