Diet & Nutrition

Food and beverages provide the energy and nutrients you need to improve health, manage disease, and reduce the risk of disease. Complete nutrition requires ingestion and absorption of vitamins, minerals, essential amino acids from protein and essential fatty acids from fat-containing food, also food energy in the form of carbohydrate, protein, and fat. Dietary habits and choices play a significant role in the quality of life, health and longevity.

What Is Angelica Root? Benefits, Nutrition, and How It Supports Women’s Health

Discover how traditional angelica root is being reshaped by modern research, revealing promising but still emerging benefits for inflammation, circulation, mood, and women’s hormonal health.

Is Spirulina the Next Anti-Aging Superfood?

Do NAD Boosters Help You to Live Longer?

Dukan Diet: Pros and Cons

Causes of Food Intolerance

What is a DNA Diet?

What is the BRAT Diet?

What Is The Andean Diet And Why Is It Healthy?

What to Eat on the Military Diet

Cambridge Diet: Pros and Cons

Rhodiola Rosea: Evidence-Based Health Benefits and Clinical Insights

The Detrimental Effects of Ultra-processed Foods

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The Vegan Diet, Ethos, Affects and Advice

The 5:2 Diet Health Benefits

Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormones (rBGH) in Food

Nutraceutical Regulation

Sources of Dietary Fiber

Dietary Fiber: Health Benefits, Food Sources, and Daily Needs

Why Moringa oleifera is Called the Miracle Tree: Health Benefits for Immunity, Inflammation, and Metabolism

Is a Hypocaloric Diet Safe and Effective for Long-Term Health?

DASH Diet for High Blood Pressure

How the Atlantic Diet Supports Long-Term Health and Prevents Chronic Disease

Differences Between Natural Whole Fruit and Natural Fruit Juice

Spanish Lime: Nutritional Profile, Benefits, and Uses

Should We Eat Polished Rice?

What is the TLC Diet?

What is the Viking Diet?

Fast 5:2 Diet Evidence

Does Drinking 100% Fruit Juice Put on Weight?

Nutrigenomics: How Your Genes Influence Your Nutritional Needs and Health

Can Food Allergies Ever be Psychological?

Foods that Reduce Oxidative Stress and Prevent Cancer

Fad Diet Examples and Efficacy

What are the Health Benefits of a Vegan Diet?

Does Eating Sea Moss Provide Health Benefits?

The Benefits of Healthy Fats

What are Nutraceuticals?

The Importance of Dietary Fiber

What to Know About Processed and Ultra-Processed Foods

Organic Food Health Benefits

Is Palm Oil Good or Bad in Diet?

Are Low Carbohydrate Diets Good for Type 2 Diabetes?

Diabetic Diet

Healthy High Fat Alternatives to Avocado

Nutraceutical Industry

Macrominerals and Trace Minerals in the Diet

Diet for Overweight and Obese Pregnant Women

Food Intolerance

Is Food Packaging Harmful to Health?

Understanding the Glycemic Index

What is the Military Diet?

How Fast Food Affects Children's Health

Military Diet: Health Risks

Vegetarian Diets for Weight Loss

What is Personalized Nutrition?

Raspberry Leaf Tea In Pregnancy: Safety, Benefits, and Research Insights

Top Lithium-Rich Foods and How They Support Health

Butter versus Margarine: Which is Healthier?

Nutritional Needs of Young Children (Age 5-10)

Tart Cherry Benefits: Fact or Fiction for Wellness and Recovery?

The Flexitarian Diet: A Flexible Path to Better Health

The Health Benefits of Walnuts

Are Artificial Food Flavors and Colorings Harmful?

Diet for Obese Children and Teenagers

Genetic Factors Impacting Nutritional Requirement

Can You Eat Too Much Fruit?

How Important Is Breakfast for Overall Health?

New Atkins Diet: Pros and Cons

Smarter Carts: How AI is Transforming Grocery Shopping

Nutritional / Dietary Supplement

Natural Protein Sources

Paleo vs. Keto Diets

The Health Benefits of Cilantro (Coriander)

How an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Lowers Chronic Disease Risk

Can You Be Vegan and an Athlete

Mediterranean Diet

How Many Calories Should You Eat Per Day?

Is Watermelon a Superfood? Examining the Scientific Evidence

Coconut Oil: Health Benefits

Health Benefits of Quinoa

Diet Supplements and Liver Problems

The MIND Diet Explained: Foods That Fight Cognitive Decline

South Beach and Low-GI Diets

Canola Oil: Is it Healthy?

Health Benefits of Cinnamon

Does Red Meat Shorten Lifespan?

Fast 5:2 Diet

Portfolio Diet: Evidence-Based Steps to Reduce LDL Cholesterol

Do Superfoods Really Exist?

High Protein Diet

What is the 5:2 Diet?

Is The Carnivore Diet Healthy?

The Principles of the Blue Zone Diet

Adriatic Diet Explained: Cardiovascular Benefits and Scientific Evidence

Calorie and Macro Counting

What is Clean Eating?

Sesame Oil Health Benefits: Examining the Diverse Roles of Lignans and Lipids

Magnesium in the Diet and Body

FODMAP Research

Papaya: Health Benefits

Neem - Evidence-Based Health Benefits

Caveman or Palaeolithic Diet

Food Allergies Explained

Benefits of Nut Consumption During Pregnancy

Raw Veganism: Health Benefits, Risks, and Challenges

False Alarm Hypothesis of Food Allergy

Colostrum for Adults: Boosting Immunity Gut Health and Recovery

What Are the Health Benefits of Mung Beans?

Natural Sources of Vitamin D and Calcium

Ginger: Health Benefits

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Updated newborn screening guidelines aim to improve cystic fibrosis detection

An updated report on cystic fibrosis (CF) from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, in partnership with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), highlights the new national guidelines on CF newborn screening that aim to detect affected babies earlier, more accurately and more fairly.

1 Feb 2026

Algae4IBD conference highlights seaweed-driven health innovations

Leading academics from universities and research organizations across Europe and America, and companies and SMEs interested in developing foods, supplements and pharmaceuticals targeting pain and inflammation will gather for the Algae4IBD Conference and Industry Summit, taking place at the Conference Center, Teagasc Food Research Center, Ashtown, Dublin 15 from March 4th-6th, 2026.

31 Jan 2026

Most Americans would consider swapping classic Super Bowl party fare for plant-based options, poll finds

It is estimated that Americans will consume 1.48 billion chicken wings during the Super Bowl, but a new Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine/Morning Consult poll finds that most Americans, 56%, would consider trying a plant-based alternative such as Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites while watching the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks on Feb. 8.

31 Jan 2026

WHO collaborating center established to assess food risks and benefits

WHO has designated the DTU National Food Institute to host a new collaborating center, named "WHO Collaborating center for Risks and Benefits of Foods and Diets".

30 Jan 2026

Turning everyday eggs into powerful nutrient delivery systems

Eggs as functional foods: this review explores enrichment techniques that enhance nutrient bioavailability and support health through precision nutrition.

30 Jan 2026

Gut microbiome may be a central player in the body's response to cancer

A new study reveals how bacteria in the gut can help determine whether the amino acid asparagine from the diet will feed tumor growth or activate immune cells against the cancer, according to researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine.

29 Jan 2026

Ischemic stroke increases expectant mother's risk for another stroke during or soon after pregnancy

Having had a stroke caused by blocked blood vessels (ischemic stroke) more than doubled an expectant mother's odds of having another stroke during pregnancy and within six weeks of childbirth, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2026.

29 Jan 2026

Produce prescriptions help Medicaid patients overcome nutrition insecurity

The LA produce prescription program significantly improved nutrition security among Medicaid patients with diabetes, revealing ongoing affordability barriers.

29 Jan 2026

Nitrate source matters more than nitrate amount

Findings suggest that plant-sourced nitrates may reduce dementia risk, while animal and water sources are linked to increased risk, emphasizing diet quality.

29 Jan 2026

Eating melatonin-rich foods is linked to lower obesity and depression rates

This cross-sectional analysis of 8,320 Brazilian adults quantified melatonin intake from habitual diets and examined associations with multiple chronic health outcomes. Higher dietary melatonin intake was inversely associated with obesity and depression in a non-linear pattern, with no significant associations observed for other conditions.

28 Jan 2026

Air pollution, not diet, shows the strongest link to poorer concentration in schoolgirls

This cross-sectional study of 300 school-aged girls in Tehran found that higher air pollution exposure was consistently associated with poorer concentration, while dietary antioxidant capacity showed weaker, model-dependent links to attention. No significant associations or interactions were observed for short-term memory, highlighting pollution exposure as the dominant factor influencing attentional performance.

28 Jan 2026

Eating beef as part of a healthy dietary pattern does not impact risk factors for type 2 diabetes

More than 135 million American adults are either living with or at risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D), elevating the need for more evidence-based dietary guidance to help this growing population achieve optimal health and reduce risks for T2D and its complications.

28 Jan 2026

Mapping the early onset of coronary heart disease in men

Men begin developing coronary heart disease - which can lead to heart attacks - years earlier than women, with differences emerging as early as the mid-30s, according to a large, long-term study led by Northwestern Medicine.

28 Jan 2026

'Evening people' more likely to have poor cardiovascular health

Middle-aged and older adults who were more active in the evenings had poorer cardiovascular health compared to their peers who were more active during the day.

28 Jan 2026

WHO releases a new global guideline to create healthy school food environments

Healthy food in schools can help children develop healthy dietary habits for life, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), which released a new global guideline on evidence-based policies and interventions to create healthy school food environments.

28 Jan 2026

A shingles vaccine may delay dementia onset

Research indicates the herpes zoster vaccine may reduce dementia rates by 2%, highlighting its potential role in promoting brain health in aging populations.

28 Jan 2026

Following the EAT-Lancet diet lowers chronic kidney disease risk

Research shows the EAT-Lancet diet may lower chronic kidney disease risk, emphasizing the importance of diet quality and personalized nutrition in prevention.

28 Jan 2026

Richer social environments linked to better cognitive health in aging adults

Research by an interdisciplinary team from McGill University and Université Laval provides new insights into the links between social factors and cognitive health among aging adults.

27 Jan 2026

Gut problems may shape Parkinson’s disease progression through the gut-brain axis

This narrative review examines how gastrointestinal dysfunction, gut dysbiosis, and altered gut-brain axis signaling are closely associated with the onset and progression of Parkinson’s disease. It synthesizes evidence supporting a possible bottom-up disease model while highlighting integrative, gut-targeted strategies as adjuncts to symptom management rather than proven disease-modifying therapies.

27 Jan 2026

How modern lifestyles reprogram the gut microbiome and shape disease risk

Modern lifestyle factors such as circadian disruption, sleep deprivation, stress, and exercise reshape the gut bacteriome and its metabolic outputs. These microbiome changes are linked to immune, metabolic, and cancer-related pathways, largely through evidence from animal models and observational human studies.

27 Jan 2026