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.

Spanish Lime: Nutritional Profile, Benefits, and Uses

Understanding the Glycemic Index

Diabetic Diet

Neem - Evidence-Based Health Benefits

False Alarm Hypothesis of Food Allergy

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

South Beach and Low-GI Diets

Health Benefits of Cinnamon

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

Military Diet: Health Risks

Rhodiola Rosea: Evidence-Based Health Benefits and Clinical Insights

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

The Flexitarian Diet: A Flexible Path to Better Health

What to Eat on the Military Diet

Macrominerals and Trace Minerals in the Diet

The Principles of the Blue Zone Diet

Are Artificial Food Flavors and Colorings Harmful?

Do NAD Boosters Help You to Live Longer?

Organic Food Health Benefits

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

Diet for Overweight and Obese Pregnant Women

How Fast Food Affects Children's Health

The 5:2 Diet Health Benefits

Paleo vs. Keto Diets

Genetic Factors Impacting Nutritional Requirement

Dukan Diet: Pros and Cons

Do Superfoods Really Exist?

Are Low Carbohydrate Diets Good for Type 2 Diabetes?

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

The Health Benefits of Walnuts

Is The Carnivore Diet Healthy?

Smarter Carts: How AI is Transforming Grocery Shopping

Cambridge Diet: Pros and Cons

Does Drinking 100% Fruit Juice Put on Weight?

What Is The Andean Diet And Why Is It Healthy?

What is Personalized Nutrition?

Can You Eat Too Much Fruit?

What is Clean Eating?

FODMAP Research

Calorie and Macro Counting

Diet Supplements and Liver Problems

Causes of Food Intolerance

Vegetarian Diets for Weight Loss

How Many Calories Should You Eat Per Day?

How an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Lowers Chronic Disease Risk

How Important Is Breakfast for Overall Health?

Benefits of Nut Consumption During Pregnancy

Adriatic Diet Explained: Cardiovascular Benefits and Scientific Evidence

Raw Veganism: Health Benefits, Risks, and Challenges

Coconut Oil: Health Benefits

Are Precision-Fermented Fats Healthier Than Traditional Dairy Fat?

The Health Benefits of Cilantro (Coriander)

What is the TLC Diet?

Fast 5:2 Diet Evidence

What is a DNA Diet?

Differences Between Natural Whole Fruit and Natural Fruit Juice

Does Red Meat Shorten Lifespan?

The Benefits of Healthy Fats

Mediterranean Diet

Should We Eat Polished Rice?

What Are the Health Benefits of Mung Beans?

Top Lithium-Rich Foods and How They Support Health

Is Watermelon a Superfood? Examining the Scientific Evidence

What to Know About Processed and Ultra-Processed Foods

Fad Diet Examples and Efficacy

Natural Sources of Vitamin D and Calcium

Magnesium in the Diet and Body

High Protein Diet

Upcycled Food Ingredients: Nutrition, Safety, and Sustainability

Nutritional Needs of Young Children (Age 5-10)

Caveman or Palaeolithic Diet

Fast 5:2 Diet

What is the Military Diet?

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

The Detrimental Effects of Ultra-processed Foods

DASH Diet for High Blood Pressure

What is the Viking Diet?

Nutraceutical Regulation

What are the Health Benefits of a Vegan Diet?

Butter versus Margarine: Which is Healthier?

Sources of Dietary Fiber

Canola Oil: Is it Healthy?

Cell-Cultured Fat and Its Role in Improving Flavor and Texture of Alternative Meat Products

Is Spirulina the Next Anti-Aging Superfood?

Food Intolerance

Food Allergies Explained

Nutrigenomics: How Your Genes Influence Your Nutritional Needs and Health

Colostrum for Adults: Boosting Immunity Gut Health and Recovery

Ginger: Health Benefits

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

The MIND Diet Explained: Foods That Fight Cognitive Decline

Is Food Packaging Harmful to Health?

What is the 5:2 Diet?

Nutritional / Dietary Supplement

Nutraceutical Industry

Natural Protein Sources

Is Palm Oil Good or Bad in Diet?

Can You Be Vegan and an Athlete

Can Food Allergies Ever be Psychological?

The Importance of Dietary Fiber

Health Benefits of Quinoa

What are Nutraceuticals?

What is the BRAT Diet?

Diet for Obese Children and Teenagers

Portfolio Diet: Evidence-Based Steps to Reduce LDL Cholesterol

The Vegan Diet, Ethos, Affects and Advice

Papaya: Health Benefits

Foods that Reduce Oxidative Stress and Prevent Cancer

Healthy High Fat Alternatives to Avocado

Does Eating Sea Moss Provide Health Benefits?

New Atkins Diet: Pros and Cons

Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormones (rBGH) in Food

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Patients who stop GLP-1 drugs often restart or try alternatives

The study highlights that after stopping GLP-1 medications, many patients resume treatment or try alternatives, influencing weight management strategies.

17 Mar 2026

Could a simple milk habit help prevent strokes? New research points to potential benefits

A modeling study in Nutrients projected that raising average milk consumption in Japan to recommended levels could reduce stroke incidence, stroke mortality, and healthcare spending over 10 years. The analysis suggests that modest dietary changes, particularly increased milk intake, may produce measurable population-level health and economic benefits.

16 Mar 2026

Childhood stress may lead to digestive issues later in life

Early life stress may lead to digestive issues later in life, driven by changes in the gut and sympathetic nervous systems, according to a new study published in the journal Gastroenterology.

16 Mar 2026

Global indicators identified to monitor health before pregnancy worldwide

The key health and social indicators needed for a new global system to monitor people's health before pregnancy have been identified for the first time by researchers at University College London and the University of Southampton.

16 Mar 2026

Birth control skepticism, teen fertility education center stage at Trump’s women’s health summit

Surrounded by hot pink lights and cherry blossom pink drapes on a ballroom stage, family doctor Marguerite Duane offered a seemingly simple solution to infertility: Doctors should have conversations with young girls about whether they want to have children one day.

16 Mar 2026

Skipping breakfast may raise metabolic syndrome risk

The link between skipping breakfast and metabolic syndrome highlights the need for dietary strategies to improve cardiometabolic health in at-risk populations.

16 Mar 2026

Can Ashwagandha gummies help kids focus better?

A study shows Ashwagandha gummies may enhance cognitive performance and sleep quality in children, offering a safe herbal approach to support development.

16 Mar 2026

Why do some people respond better to GLP-1 drugs? Gut microbiome may hold clues

A review in the Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology examines emerging evidence linking glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), the gut microbiome, and obesity treatment outcomes. The authors conclude that microbiome changes seen during therapy are most likely driven by diet, behavior, and weight loss, although microbial profiling may eventually help predict patient responses.

15 Mar 2026

Scientists show gut bacteria can reach the brain in mice and reveal a potential vagus nerve pathway

Researchers found that very small numbers of gut bacteria can translocate to the brain in mice, particularly when gut barrier permeability increases due to a Paigen diet. Evidence suggests the vagus nerve may serve as a partial route for this gut-to-brain microbial movement.

15 Mar 2026

Vitamin B2 metabolism helps cancer cells resist ferroptosis

A lack of vitamin B2 makes tumour cells more susceptible to a unique form of cell death. This was discovered by researchers at the Rudolf Virchow Centre at the University of Würzburg.

13 Mar 2026

Exercise during chemotherapy supports physical and cognitive health

Researchers recommended a tailored, scientifically validated exercise program to individuals receiving chemotherapy for cancer, and those who were on a two-week chemotherapy schedule and followed the exercise prescription were able to maintain their walking-step goals, use resistance bands, and stay mentally sharper compared to patients who did not exercise.

13 Mar 2026

New RNA therapy enhances the heart's ability to repair itself after injury

After a heart attack, cardiologists can reopen blocked vessels and restore blood flow, but the muscle cells that died will never be replaced.

13 Mar 2026

BSO mimics anti-obesity effects without causing bone loss in mice

A new research paper was published in Volume 18 of Aging-US on March 2, 2026, titled "D, L-Buthionine-(S, R)-sulfoximine recapitulates the anti-obesity effects of sulfur amino acid restriction without the associated deleterious effects on bone in male mice."

13 Mar 2026

New aeroponic technology delivers essential Vitamin B12 through salad crops

A pioneering research-industry partnership has used advances in indoor farming technology to grow pea shoots fortified with Vitamin B12, opening an exciting route to market for farmers and addressing a major public health need.

13 Mar 2026

Medicare Advantage ‘dark money’ group attempts to win higher payments for insurance companies

Judging by more than 16,400 comments recently posted on a federal government website, you'd think there was a groundswell of older Americans demanding that federal officials hike payments to their Medicare Advantage health insurance plans.

13 Mar 2026

Swapping red meat for plant-based meat rapidly lowers a key heart risk metabolite, trial finds

A randomized crossover trial found that replacing red meat patties with processed plant-based meat alternatives for six days significantly lowered circulating trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO), a gut-derived metabolite linked to cardiovascular risk. The plant-based phase also produced modest reductions in cholesterol markers but slightly increased weight and NT-proBNP, possibly due to higher sodium intake.

12 Mar 2026