Food & Hydration
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.
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.
Making Leafy Greens Safer to Eat
Leafy greens like spinach are a nutritious addition to any diet, but they also have a historically elevated risk for food poisoning.
Vitamin D and Bone Health
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient to how our bodies function, including helping maintain bone health and strength.
Alcohol Health Risks
There’s a lot of research on alcohol health risks that should make anyone question the value of drinking any amount of alcohol.
More Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners in Food Supply
Many can admit to having a sweet tooth, but have you noticed the amount of sugar and artificial sweeteners in food at the supermarket?
High Protein and Diet Quality
For many people dieting for weight loss isn’t always easy. But there seems to be a link between more protein and diet quality.
Metabolomics in Meat and Meat Alternatives
An examination of plant-based meat alternatives and real meat, using metabolomics, shows they are as different as, well, plants and animals.
The Importance of Soluble Fiber
Healthy adults who eat a diet with at least 8–10 grams of soluble fiber a day have fewer antibiotic-resistant microorganisms in their guts.
Protein and Blood Sugar Control
Here’s a simple way to help some people get their blood sugar under control: Gulp back some liquid protein before feasting.
Taste and Smell After COVID-19
Recovery of the ability to taste and smell may take up to 6 months after COVID-19, according to a study published in The BMJ.
Should We Get More Serious About Food Insecurity?
Nearly 40 million people in the U.S. experience food insecurity, which appears to be a contributing factor to the obesity problem.
Bye or Buy? Pea Protein
Some research does demonstrate that pea protein can be just as effective at improving muscle size and strength.
Retreat on Red Meat for Health?
As with coffee and eggs, the role of red meat for health has been much debated. Now more evidence supports those on the “be cautious” side.
Recipe for Health: Orange-Scented Steamed Salmon Packets
For those wanting to drive down their blood pressure numbers, it might be a good idea to try these steamed salmon packets.
