Nutrition
Eating Disorder Hospitalizations
A cohort study shows inpatient hospital stays for people with an eating disorder has been on the upswing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Spirulina: Buy or Bye?
Does research support the claims that spirulina packs a punch of protein, antioxidants and other compounds that strengthen human health?
Recipe for Health: Kale Pear Salad with Hazelnut Dressing
Doing something healthy for ourselves—like eating this colorful kale pear salad—can help us feel a little less frazzled.
Alcohol Risks During Pregnancy
9-11 year olds who were exposed to alcohol in utero during pregnancy experience more psychological problems than their unexposed peers.
How to Stop Hedonic Eating
Researchers have identified another way that working up a sweat could help trim the waistline: Exercise can put the brakes on hedonic eating.
The Low-Down on Fasting and Meal Timing
Which is better: eating multiple small meals or fasting for 16 hours a day? Understand the science of meal timing to make decisions easier.
Excessive Sodium Intake
Research findings indicate that a higher sodium intake or higher sodium-to potassium ratio was linked with greater cardiovascular risk.
Dining Alone and Heart Disease Risk
Older women, dining alone were 2.58 times more likely to have angina, a symptom of coronary artery disease.
Food Nutrition Rankings
Food nutrition researchers built a profiling system that tallies the nutritional characteristics of 8,032 foods and drinks.
Food Packaging and Perception
Beverage and food packaging can have a big impact on consumers’ perception of product healthfulness—and the likelihood they will buy it.
Pesticides and Organic Foods
The pesticides that are sprayed on conventionally grown fruits and vegetables may pose a health risk with consistent exposure over time.
Nicotine Withdrawal and Snacking
Researchers have added to the weight of evidence that there is a connection between nicotine withdrawal and poor eating habits.
Added Sugar and Cancer Risk
As added sugar intake increases so do the chances of developing various forms of cancer, including breast and prostate.
5 Crucial Behavior Change Variables
These key variables of behavior change play the greatest roles in determining whether a person follows through on a nutrition recommendation
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.
Recipe for Health: PB&J Oatmeal
A robust microbiome is linked to improved immunity and better brain functioning, making this inspired PB&J oatmeal easy to digest.
Benefits of Mushrooms for Depression
Can we use mushrooms for depression? It turns out mushrooms may help you feel better physically and emotionally.
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.
Will FDA Guidelines Reduce Sodium Intake?
To help reduce sodium intake by 12% over the next 2 1/2 years, the FDA has released new guidelines for restaurants and food manufacturers.
How Sleep Improves Diet
Getting enough sleep is critical to performing our best. Now, a new study shows one more reason to prioritize it: sleep improves diet.