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 Palm Oil Good or Bad in Diet?

Rhodiola Rosea: Evidence-Based Health Benefits and Clinical Insights

Natural Protein Sources

Nutraceutical Regulation

The Vegan Diet, Ethos, Affects and Advice

How Many Calories Should You Eat Per Day?

How Fast Food Affects Children's Health

Papaya: Health Benefits

What is the BRAT Diet?

What are the Health Benefits of a Vegan Diet?

Are Artificial Food Flavors and Colorings Harmful?

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Should We Eat Polished Rice?

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

Does Red Meat Shorten Lifespan?

False Alarm Hypothesis of Food Allergy

Ginger: Health Benefits

Causes of Food Intolerance

New Atkins Diet: Pros and Cons

Fast 5:2 Diet

Spanish Lime: Nutritional Profile, Benefits, and Uses

Top Lithium-Rich Foods and How They Support Health

Do Superfoods Really Exist?

The Benefits of Healthy Fats

What is the Military Diet?

What Is The Andean Diet And Why Is It Healthy?

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

Calorie and Macro Counting

Can You Eat Too Much Fruit?

Food Intolerance

Health Benefits of Quinoa

Fad Diet Examples and Efficacy

What is the TLC Diet?

Mediterranean Diet

Food Allergies Explained

Butter versus Margarine: Which is Healthier?

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

Is Watermelon a Superfood? Examining the Scientific Evidence

Caveman or Palaeolithic Diet

Portfolio Diet: Evidence-Based Steps to Reduce LDL Cholesterol

Can Food Allergies Ever be Psychological?

Sources of Dietary Fiber

Dukan Diet: Pros and Cons

Nutraceutical Industry

South Beach and Low-GI Diets

Fast 5:2 Diet Evidence

What is the 5:2 Diet?

Diet for Obese Children and Teenagers

Nutrigenomics: How Your Genes Influence Your Nutritional Needs and Health

Neem - Evidence-Based Health Benefits

The 5:2 Diet Health Benefits

The Principles of the Blue Zone Diet

The MIND Diet Explained: Foods That Fight Cognitive Decline

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

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

Is The Carnivore Diet Healthy?

Organic Food Health Benefits

Benefits of Nut Consumption During Pregnancy

Raw Veganism: Health Benefits, Risks, and Challenges

Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormones (rBGH) in Food

Upcycled Food Ingredients: Nutrition, Safety, and Sustainability

What are Nutraceuticals?

The Detrimental Effects of Ultra-processed Foods

What Are the Health Benefits of Mung Beans?

Canola Oil: Is it Healthy?

What to Eat on the Military Diet

What is the Viking Diet?

Is Food Packaging Harmful to Health?

The Health Benefits of Cilantro (Coriander)

How Important Is Breakfast for Overall Health?

Nutritional Needs of Young Children (Age 5-10)

The Importance of Dietary Fiber

Do NAD Boosters Help You to Live Longer?

What to Know About Processed and Ultra-Processed Foods

Does Eating Sea Moss Provide Health Benefits?

Diet Supplements and Liver Problems

Does Drinking 100% Fruit Juice Put on Weight?

What is Personalized Nutrition?

Coconut Oil: Health Benefits

Are Low Carbohydrate Diets Good for Type 2 Diabetes?

Natural Sources of Vitamin D and Calcium

What is Clean Eating?

Differences Between Natural Whole Fruit and Natural Fruit Juice

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

Smarter Carts: How AI is Transforming Grocery Shopping

Genetic Factors Impacting Nutritional Requirement

Vegetarian Diets for Weight Loss

Paleo vs. Keto Diets

The Flexitarian Diet: A Flexible Path to Better Health

How an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Lowers Chronic Disease Risk

Foods that Reduce Oxidative Stress and Prevent Cancer

Cambridge Diet: Pros and Cons

Is Spirulina the Next Anti-Aging Superfood?

FODMAP Research

Magnesium in the Diet and Body

Adriatic Diet Explained: Cardiovascular Benefits and Scientific Evidence

Healthy High Fat Alternatives to Avocado

Are Precision-Fermented Fats Healthier Than Traditional Dairy Fat?

Health Benefits of Cinnamon

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

Understanding the Glycemic Index

Nutritional / Dietary Supplement

What is a DNA Diet?

The Health Benefits of Walnuts

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

Colostrum for Adults: Boosting Immunity Gut Health and Recovery

DASH Diet for High Blood Pressure

Military Diet: Health Risks

Can You Be Vegan and an Athlete

Diabetic Diet

High Protein Diet

Macrominerals and Trace Minerals in the Diet

Diet for Overweight and Obese Pregnant Women

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Pediatric experts say plain yogurt is safe from 6 months and belongs in a baby’s diet

An expert panel review says plain, whole yogurt with no added sugar or sweeteners can be introduced from 6 months as part of complementary feeding, provided it does not replace breast milk or infant formula as the main source of nutrition. It also explains that yogurt provides live microorganisms and key nutrients, is generally well tolerated, and helps address common myths about inflammation, mucus, acne, sugar, and safety.

2 Apr 2026

Salt-adding behavior varies by gender and lifestyle factors

Salt has been used as seasoning and food preservative for thousands of years, but having too much of it can lead to various diseases, including high blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases, and kidney disease.

2 Apr 2026

Oral molecule prevents kidney stones and restores survival in mice

Scientists at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging have shown that an orally administered small molecule, N-propargylglycine (N-PPG), can completely prevent the formation of calcium oxalate kidney stones, protect against kidney failure, and fully restore normal survival in a mouse model of Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 2 (PH2), a rare and currently untreatable genetic disorder that causes progressive kidney failure in infants and young adults.

2 Apr 2026

Moderate wine intake tied to slower biological aging in men

Researchers studying 22,495 adults in Southern Italy found that men with moderate wine intake in the traditional Mediterranean diet range showed slightly slower biomarker-based biological aging, with the lowest estimated aging signal at about 170 mL per day. The study also found that overall ethanol intake did not show the same moderate-level pattern, and higher total alcohol intake was linked to faster biological aging in dose-response analyses.

2 Apr 2026

Researchers find 25 ways to rate meals and diets for both health and environmental impact

This systematic review identified 25 food-based indices, termed NECIs, that combine nutritional value and environmental impact to classify or rank meals and diets. It found wide methodological variation across 27 approaches, suggesting a need for more harmonized tools to support healthier and more sustainable food choices.

2 Apr 2026

Obesity, sleep, smoking, and inactivity show the strongest links to hypertension in U.S. adults

A cross-sectional analysis of 20,912 U.S. adults found that obesity, overweight, inadequate physical activity, smoking, and short or long sleep were each associated with higher odds of hypertension, while overall diet quality by HEI-2015 was not significantly associated. Sleep associations differed by sex, and lower sodium intake remained linked to lower odds of hypertension in sensitivity analyses.

2 Apr 2026

Occasional heavy drinking poses major risk to liver health

People may assume that if they drink lightly during the week or month, heavy drinking on the occasional Friday or Saturday may not cause their liver harm.

2 Apr 2026

World likely to miss UN child mortality targets by five years

A new study tracking global progress on child mortality finds that the world will miss a key United Nations (UN) health target by at least five years at current rates, with the burden falling heavily on Sub-Saharan Africa.

2 Apr 2026

Celiac disease weakens gut microbes that digest fiber

Findings suggest that impaired fiber metabolism in celiac disease is due to microbial deficits, not just diet, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions.

2 Apr 2026

American Heart Association's 9 diet rules to lower heart disease risk

The AHA's dietary guidance emphasizes food choices over fad diets to reduce heart disease risk and improve cardiovascular health across all life stages.

2 Apr 2026

Do your genes dictate how your lifestyle choices impact aging?

Lifestyle-behavioral factors and socioeconomic status play an important role in shaping healthy aging, but their effects may differ depending on your DNA, according to a new international study led by Adelaide University researchers.

2 Apr 2026

NCCN conference highlights advances in global cancer care strategies

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)-a non-profit alliance of leading cancer centers-brought together more than a thousand oncology professionals at the NCCN 2026 Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, with hundreds more joining virtually.

1 Apr 2026

Walking remains most popular activity despite low guideline adherence

In a study of U.S. adults, walking was, by far, the most popular leisure-time physical activity, while rural residents also enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing, and urban residents more commonly reported running, weightlifting and dance. Urban residents were more likely than rural residents to meet physical activity guidelines.

1 Apr 2026

Boosting retail sales and nutrition through entrance-level produce displays

Placing fruit and vegetable sections near supermarket entrances increases the amount purchased and may improve the quality of women's diets, according to a new study funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

1 Apr 2026

Gut microbiome changes improve memory in early cognitive decline

Research shows that modifying the gut microbiome can enhance cognitive performance and mitigate dementia risk, highlighting the gut-brain connection.

1 Apr 2026

Fiber supplement stabilizes blood sugar in gestational diabetes

Dietary fiber supplementation shows potential in managing blood sugar levels and preventing preterm births in pregnancies at risk for gestational diabetes.

1 Apr 2026

Sleep duration and genetics interact to affect functional health

1 Apr 2026

Blood test may detect cognitive decline years before symptoms

A blood test could help identify people at higher risk of cognitive decline years before a traditional diagnosis is possible – according to University of East Anglia research.

31 Mar 2026

Gut bacteria determine fiber benefits in celiac disease patients

Many people with celiac disease are advised to eat more fiber to support digestion and manage symptoms, either through diet or prescribed fiber supplements.

31 Mar 2026

How vitamin D in the first 1,000 days may shape lifelong health

This narrative review argues that vitamin D is clearly important for skeletal health during the first 1,000 days of life and may also shape immune, metabolic, and selected neurodevelopmental pathways during early development. However, the authors stress that human evidence for most non-skeletal outcomes remains heterogeneous, with benefits appearing most consistent in populations with baseline deficiency.

31 Mar 2026