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.

Is Watermelon a Superfood? Examining the Scientific Evidence

Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is a nutrient-dense fruit rich in lycopene and L-citrulline, with demonstrated antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, vascular, metabolic, and ergogenic benefits.

Natural Sources of Vitamin D and Calcium

How Fast Food Affects Children's Health

Diabetic Diet

The Importance of Dietary Fiber

Nutritional Needs of Young Children (Age 5-10)

DASH Diet for High Blood Pressure

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

Organic Food Health Benefits

Nutraceutical Regulation

What is the 5:2 Diet?

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

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Benefits of Nut Consumption During Pregnancy

Calorie and Macro Counting

Can You Be Vegan and an Athlete

Rhodiola Rosea: Evidence-Based Health Benefits and Clinical Insights

Food Intolerance

Are Low Carbohydrate Diets Good for Type 2 Diabetes?

Colostrum for Adults: Boosting Immunity Gut Health and Recovery

Fad Diet Examples and Efficacy

South Beach and Low-GI Diets

Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormones (rBGH) in Food

Nutraceutical Industry

New Atkins Diet: Pros and Cons

Papaya: Health Benefits

What to Eat on the Military Diet

Food Allergies Explained

What is the TLC Diet?

Differences Between Natural Whole Fruit and Natural Fruit Juice

Understanding the Glycemic Index

FODMAP Research

What Are the Health Benefits of Mung Beans?

Should We Eat Polished Rice?

Butter versus Margarine: Which is Healthier?

Neem - Evidence-Based Health Benefits

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

What is a DNA Diet?

Is Food Packaging Harmful to Health?

Do NAD Boosters Help You to Live Longer?

Canola Oil: Is it Healthy?

Paleo vs. Keto Diets

Health Benefits of Quinoa

The Detrimental Effects of Ultra-processed Foods

The Flexitarian Diet: A Flexible Path to Better Health

Fast 5:2 Diet

Coconut Oil: Health Benefits

Is Spirulina the Next Anti-Aging Superfood?

What is Clean Eating?

Nutrigenomics: How Your Genes Influence Your Nutritional Needs and Health

What are the Health Benefits of a Vegan Diet?

Top Lithium-Rich Foods and How They Support Health

The MIND Diet Explained: Foods That Fight Cognitive Decline

High Protein Diet

What are Nutraceuticals?

The Health Benefits of Walnuts

Smarter Carts: How AI is Transforming Grocery Shopping

Healthy High Fat Alternatives to Avocado

Portfolio Diet: Evidence-Based Steps to Reduce LDL Cholesterol

What Is The Andean Diet And Why Is It Healthy?

What is the BRAT Diet?

Does Eating Sea Moss Provide Health Benefits?

Vegetarian Diets for Weight Loss

Do Superfoods Really Exist?

Foods that Reduce Oxidative Stress and Prevent Cancer

Dukan Diet: Pros and Cons

Fast 5:2 Diet Evidence

Genetic Factors Impacting Nutritional Requirement

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

Sources of Dietary Fiber

Magnesium in the Diet and Body

Are Artificial Food Flavors and Colorings Harmful?

Natural Protein Sources

Nutritional / Dietary Supplement

Diet for Overweight and Obese Pregnant Women

Mediterranean Diet

The Vegan Diet, Ethos, Affects and Advice

The Principles of the Blue Zone Diet

Spanish Lime: Nutritional Profile, Benefits, and Uses

How Important Is Breakfast for Overall Health?

The 5:2 Diet Health Benefits

Is The Carnivore Diet Healthy?

Raw Veganism: Health Benefits, Risks, and Challenges

Military Diet: Health Risks

How an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Lowers Chronic Disease Risk

Diet for Obese Children and Teenagers

How Many Calories Should You Eat Per Day?

Cambridge Diet: Pros and Cons

Macrominerals and Trace Minerals in the Diet

Can You Eat Too Much Fruit?

Health Benefits of Cinnamon

Causes of Food Intolerance

The Benefits of Healthy Fats

What is the Viking Diet?

Is Palm Oil Good or Bad in Diet?

Does Red Meat Shorten Lifespan?

What to Know About Processed and Ultra-Processed Foods

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

Can Food Allergies Ever be Psychological?

False Alarm Hypothesis of Food Allergy

Does Drinking 100% Fruit Juice Put on Weight?

The Health Benefits of Cilantro (Coriander)

What is Personalized Nutrition?

Diet Supplements and Liver Problems

Ginger: Health Benefits

What is the Military Diet?

Caveman or Palaeolithic Diet

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

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

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Mediterranean diet linked to dramatically lower odds of endometriosis

A new case–control study found that women with stronger adherence to the Mediterranean diet had dramatically lower odds of endometriosis. Diets rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, and legumes were protective, while higher intakes of meat, dairy, and refined whole grains were linked to increased risk.

22 Oct 2025

Smarter insulin pump systems help stabilize glucose in young patients, study reveals

A Polish study comparing insulin pump technologies in children with type 1 diabetes found that advanced hybrid closed-loop systems achieved superior glycemic stability compared to predictive low glucose suspend systems. Despite technological advances, poor diet and low physical activity still undermine optimal metabolic control.

22 Oct 2025

Study sheds light on how aging unfolds in pets and humans

Scientists have long sought measurable signs in the body, called biomarkers, that reliably reveal our biological age or predict future health issues.

22 Oct 2025

Understanding the neural mechanisms behind food choices

Feeding in mammals is controlled by a complex neural system. Although several key neural pathways related to total calorie intake have been extensively studied, it is still unclear how food choices are regulated and how they influence overall feeding behavior.

22 Oct 2025

Study reveals the negative behavioral and psychological consequences of fitness apps

A study published in the British Journal of Health Psychology reveals the negative behavioral and psychological consequences of commercial fitness apps reported by users on social media.

22 Oct 2025

Groundbreaking 3D dynamic cell co-culture models simulate MASLD progression

In a recent work published in BME Frontiers, a collaborative study by researchers from Griffith University, Queensland University of Technology, University of Queensland, and Nanjing Stomatological Hospital has introduced groundbreaking three-dimensional (3D) dynamic cell co-culture models to simulate metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) progression stages.

22 Oct 2025

Scientists question the safety and efficacy of the diet for metabolic health

A study published in Science Advances by University of Utah Health researchers sheds light on the long-term effects of the ketogenic diet, raising important questions about its safety and efficacy for improving metabolic health.

22 Oct 2025

Can strawberries help prevent diabetes? New trial shows promising results in prediabetic adults

Daily consumption of freeze-dried strawberries for 12 weeks improved antioxidant defense, reduced inflammation, and lowered fasting glucose in adults with prediabetes. The randomized crossover trial highlights strawberries’ potential as a simple, food-based strategy to enhance metabolic and vascular health.

21 Oct 2025

Strong grip strength lowers risk of organ dysfunction in obesity

People with obesity who also have high muscle mass may be less likely to have obesity-related organ damage.

21 Oct 2025

Babies born eight-ten weeks early can be milk fed from the start, study finds

A major study has found that babies born between eight to ten weeks early can be fed with milk through a tube in their stomach straight after birth rather than being given intravenous feeds through a drip.

21 Oct 2025

Stressful life factors early in life may triple the risk of developing psoriasis later

New longitudinal research reveals that severe stress caused by changes in family structure like divorce or separation experienced during the first year of life may triple the risk of developing psoriasis later in life.

21 Oct 2025

Exercise can mitigate depression-like behaviors induced by high-fat, high-sugar diets

Researchers led by Professor Yvonne Nolan at University College Cork have identified specific metabolic pathways through which exercise counteracts the negative behavioral effects of consuming a Western-style cafeteria diet.

21 Oct 2025

Leveraging the microbiome to promote healthy living and aging

From probiotic pills to skincare products to dedicated meal plans, the microbiome is all the rage in the health and wellness space.

21 Oct 2025

Neighborhood environments can influence a child's risk of developing type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes (T2D), once considered an adult-onset disease, is increasing at alarming rates in children and adolescents. Before the mid-1990s, just 1% to 2% of youth with diabetes had T2D.

21 Oct 2025

Researchers develop a new approach for treating children with neuroblastoma

A research team from the University of Zurich and the University Children's Hospital Zurich has developed a new approach for treating children with malignant tumors of the nervous system.

21 Oct 2025

AI system watches kids eat to reveal how bite habits predict obesity risk

This study introduces ByteTrack, an AI system that analyzes bite behavior in children, offering new strategies for obesity prevention at the dinner table.

21 Oct 2025

Why the first 1,000 days matter most in preventing childhood obesity

The EndObesity Consortium’s narrative review underscores that most childhood obesity risks emerge in the first 1,000 days, well before birth, highlighting gaps in parental, social, and policy interventions. Effective prevention demands preconception-focused, family-wide, and system-level strategies built on equitable public health frameworks.

20 Oct 2025

Low parental omega-3 intake tied to preterm birth and neighborhood disadvantage

Researchers in Chicago found that both mothers and fathers consumed far less DHA and EPA than recommended, with lower maternal intake linked to prior preterm birth. Socioeconomic disadvantage and neighborhood opportunity also influenced omega-3 intake, highlighting disparities that affect family health potential.

20 Oct 2025

Can fitness apps and wearables make children healthier? This study says yes - partly

Digital health tools such as apps, wearables, and web platforms can modestly improve children’s physical activity, diet, and weight outcomes. Shorter programs boost activity, while longer ones better support weight management, though effects on sleep and sedentary time remain unclear.

20 Oct 2025

Prenatal air pollution exposure may slow newborn brain development

The study shows prenatal air pollution exposure correlates with slower brain myelination in infants, emphasizing the need for improved air quality policies.

20 Oct 2025

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Diet & Nutrition

Overview

Feature Articles

The Importance of Dietary Fiber

Nutritional Needs of Young Children (Age 5-10)

DASH Diet for High Blood Pressure

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

Organic Food Health Benefits

Nutraceutical Regulation

What is the 5:2 Diet?

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

Benefits of Nut Consumption During Pregnancy

Calorie and Macro Counting

Can You Be Vegan and an Athlete

Rhodiola Rosea: Evidence-Based Health Benefits and Clinical Insights

Food Intolerance

Are Low Carbohydrate Diets Good for Type 2 Diabetes?

Colostrum for Adults: Boosting Immunity Gut Health and Recovery

Fad Diet Examples and Efficacy

South Beach and Low-GI Diets

Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormones (rBGH) in Food

Nutraceutical Industry

New Atkins Diet: Pros and Cons

Papaya: Health Benefits

What to Eat on the Military Diet

Food Allergies Explained

What is the TLC Diet?

Differences Between Natural Whole Fruit and Natural Fruit Juice

Understanding the Glycemic Index

FODMAP Research

What Are the Health Benefits of Mung Beans?

Should We Eat Polished Rice?

Butter versus Margarine: Which is Healthier?

Neem - Evidence-Based Health Benefits

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

What is a DNA Diet?

Is Food Packaging Harmful to Health?

Do NAD Boosters Help You to Live Longer?

Canola Oil: Is it Healthy?

Paleo vs. Keto Diets

Health Benefits of Quinoa

The Detrimental Effects of Ultra-processed Foods​

The Flexitarian Diet: A Flexible Path to Better Health

Fast 5:2 Diet

Coconut Oil: Health Benefits

Is Spirulina the Next Anti-Aging Superfood?

What is Clean Eating?

Nutrigenomics: How Your Genes Influence Your Nutritional Needs and Health

What are the Health Benefits of a Vegan Diet?

Top Lithium-Rich Foods and How They Support Health

The MIND Diet Explained: Foods That Fight Cognitive Decline

High Protein Diet

What are Nutraceuticals?

The Health Benefits of Walnuts

Smarter Carts: How AI is Transforming Grocery Shopping

Healthy High Fat Alternatives to Avocado

Portfolio Diet: Evidence-Based Steps to Reduce LDL Cholesterol

What Is The Andean Diet And Why Is It Healthy?

What is the BRAT Diet?

Does Eating Sea Moss Provide Health Benefits?

Vegetarian Diets for Weight Loss

Do Superfoods Really Exist?

Foods that Reduce Oxidative Stress and Prevent Cancer

Dukan Diet: Pros and Cons

Fast 5:2 Diet Evidence

Genetic Factors Impacting Nutritional Requirement

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

Sources of Dietary Fiber

Magnesium in the Diet and Body

Are Artificial Food Flavors and Colorings Harmful?

Natural Protein Sources

Nutritional / Dietary Supplement

Diet for Overweight and Obese Pregnant Women

Mediterranean Diet

The Vegan Diet, Ethos, Affects and Advice

The Principles of the Blue Zone Diet

Spanish Lime: Nutritional Profile, Benefits, and Uses

How Important Is Breakfast for Overall Health?

The 5:2 Diet Health Benefits

Is The Carnivore Diet Healthy?

The Detrimental Effects of Ultra-processed Foods