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.

Can Food Allergies Ever be Psychological?

Caveman or Palaeolithic Diet

What is Clean Eating?

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

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

How Many Calories Should You Eat Per Day?

Spanish Lime: Nutritional Profile, Benefits, and Uses

The 5:2 Diet Health Benefits

Papaya: Health Benefits

The Health Benefits of Cilantro (Coriander)

Do NAD Boosters Help You to Live Longer?

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Butter versus Margarine: Which is Healthier?

Rhodiola Rosea: Evidence-Based Health Benefits and Clinical Insights

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

Are Artificial Food Flavors and Colorings Harmful?

Diet for Obese Children and Teenagers

Fad Diet Examples and Efficacy

Diet for Overweight and Obese Pregnant Women

What is the BRAT Diet?

Does Drinking 100% Fruit Juice Put on Weight?

Calorie and Macro Counting

Food Intolerance

Raw Veganism: Health Benefits, Risks, and Challenges

Does Eating Sea Moss Provide Health Benefits?

The Benefits of Healthy Fats

What Is The Andean Diet And Why Is It Healthy?

Vegetarian Diets for Weight Loss

Is The Carnivore Diet Healthy?

South Beach and Low-GI Diets

Do Superfoods Really Exist?

DASH Diet for High Blood Pressure

High Protein Diet

Nutritional / Dietary Supplement

Nutraceutical Regulation

What is the Viking Diet?

Health Benefits of Cinnamon

What to Eat on the Military Diet

Benefits of Nut Consumption During Pregnancy

The Health Benefits of Walnuts

Natural Protein Sources

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

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

Organic Food Health Benefits

Is Spirulina the Next Anti-Aging Superfood?

Diet Supplements and Liver Problems

Mediterranean Diet

Fast 5:2 Diet Evidence

Is Food Packaging Harmful to Health?

Canola Oil: Is it Healthy?

Causes of Food Intolerance

Cambridge Diet: Pros and Cons

Top Lithium-Rich Foods and How They Support Health

New Atkins Diet: Pros and Cons

Sources of Dietary Fiber

The Vegan Diet, Ethos, Affects and Advice

What Are the Health Benefits of Mung Beans?

What to Know About Processed and Ultra-Processed Foods

Nutraceutical Industry

Military Diet: Health Risks

Should We Eat Polished Rice?

Smarter Carts: How AI is Transforming Grocery Shopping

Magnesium in the Diet and Body

False Alarm Hypothesis of Food Allergy

Ginger: Health Benefits

Colostrum for Adults: Boosting Immunity Gut Health and Recovery

Nutritional Needs of Young Children (Age 5-10)

Natural Sources of Vitamin D and Calcium

Are Low Carbohydrate Diets Good for Type 2 Diabetes?

Paleo vs. Keto Diets

The Detrimental Effects of Ultra-processed Foods

Can You Eat Too Much Fruit?

Coconut Oil: Health Benefits

The Importance of Dietary Fiber

Does Red Meat Shorten Lifespan?

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

Dukan Diet: Pros and Cons

FODMAP Research

Healthy High Fat Alternatives to Avocado

Portfolio Diet: Evidence-Based Steps to Reduce LDL Cholesterol

The Principles of the Blue Zone Diet

Is Watermelon a Superfood? Examining the Scientific Evidence

Neem - Evidence-Based Health Benefits

Foods that Reduce Oxidative Stress and Prevent Cancer

Fast 5:2 Diet

What is the Military Diet?

Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormones (rBGH) in Food

What is Personalized Nutrition?

What is the 5:2 Diet?

Differences Between Natural Whole Fruit and Natural Fruit Juice

How an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Lowers Chronic Disease Risk

How Important Is Breakfast for Overall Health?

Understanding the Glycemic Index

Food Allergies Explained

The Flexitarian Diet: A Flexible Path to Better Health

What is the TLC Diet?

What are Nutraceuticals?

Genetic Factors Impacting Nutritional Requirement

Diabetic Diet

Health Benefits of Quinoa

Is Palm Oil Good or Bad in Diet?

The MIND Diet Explained: Foods That Fight Cognitive Decline

Macrominerals and Trace Minerals in the Diet

What are the Health Benefits of a Vegan Diet?

Can You Be Vegan and an Athlete

What is a DNA Diet?

How Fast Food Affects Children's Health

Nutrigenomics: How Your Genes Influence Your Nutritional Needs and Health

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

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Couples-based programs boost heart-healthy behaviors

Research highlights the need for couple-based interventions in heart disease to focus on emotional support and relationship quality for better health outcomes.

18 Dec 2025

Eating high-fat cheese and cream may be linked to lower dementia risk

Eating more high-fat cheese and high-fat cream may be linked to a lower risk of developing dementia, according to a new study published on December 17, 2025, in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

17 Dec 2025

Heavy menstrual bleeding linked to iron deficiency in teenage girls

More than half of teenage girls experienced heavy bleeding and 40 per cent had an iron deficiency. The research, led from Lund University in Sweden, also shows that young teenage girls who experience heavy menstrual bleeding – and are therefore at greater risk of iron deficiency – can be identified using a simple questionnaire.

17 Dec 2025

Research reveals how the gut microbiome supports successful pregnancy

Gut microbes may play a key role in training a mother's immune system to adapt to the developing fetus during pregnancy, according to a preclinical study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

17 Dec 2025

Strong heart health lowers long-term death risk in cancer survivors

Higher Life’s Simple 7 cardiovascular health scores were associated with lower long-term all-cause and cancer mortality in cancer survivors from a large Italian cohort. Inflammation, resting heart rate, and vitamin D statistically explained a substantial share of these associations, supporting shared cardiometabolic pathways across cancer and cardiovascular disease.

17 Dec 2025

Intermittent fasting edges daily calorie cuts for blood pressure and long-term cardiovascular risk estimates

In a real-world registry study of adults with overweight or obesity, 5:2 intermittent fasting and daily calorie restriction both improved blood pressure over 12 weeks. Intermittent fasting produced modestly greater reductions in systolic and pulse pressure and a larger drop in BMI-based 30-year cardiovascular risk scores, without superior lipid or glycaemic effects.

17 Dec 2025

Plant-based omega-3s work better than expected in a year-long diet study

A year-long, diet-controlled intervention shows that flaxseed oil–derived alpha-linolenic acid significantly increases erythrocyte EPA, DPA, and DHA across omnivorous, vegetarian, and vegan diets. The magnitude of improvement is driven mainly by baseline omega-3 status, while absolute EPA and DHA levels in vegans remain lower than in omnivores.

17 Dec 2025

Stress may help explain why patients with depression are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease

Patients with depression are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease, and a new study suggests that stress may help explain why.

17 Dec 2025

How Traditional Chinese Medicine may reshape the gut microbiome to ease insulin resistance in PCOS

This review synthesizes evidence that gut microbiota dysbiosis contributes to insulin resistance and symptom severity in polycystic ovary syndrome through impaired barrier function, inflammation, and altered microbial metabolites. It evaluates how Traditional Chinese Medicine may modulate these pathways while highlighting major gaps in clinical validation, safety, and standardization.

16 Dec 2025

Specific gut bacterium reduces weight gain and improves metabolic health

The gut microbiome is intimately linked to human health and weight. Differences in the gut microbiome-the bacteria and fungi in the gut-are associated with obesity and weight gain, raising the possibility that changing the microbiome could improve health.

16 Dec 2025

Opposing protein forces fine tune mRNA stability in human cells

A newly revealed molecular tug-of-war may have implications for better understanding how a multitude of diseases and disorders - including cancers, neurodegenerative diseases and immune disorders - originate, as well as how to potentially treat them, according to researchers at Penn State.

16 Dec 2025

Researchers identify partner protein that supports appetite regulating-protein

A protein essential to the human body for managing energy and regulating appetite relies on a partner protein, according to new research, and the findings could help researchers better understand genetic obesity.

16 Dec 2025

School canteen meals fall short on nutrition and sustainability

An EHU study reveals that the food served to children in canteens exceeds fat, protein and sodium recommendations.

16 Dec 2025

Fructans and ATIs impact digestive health in beer

The GLUTEN3S research group of the University of the Basque Country (EHU) has identified the presence of fructans and amylase/trypsin inhibitor (ATI) proteins in gluten-free beers made from barley, compounds that can cause digestive symptoms in sensitive individuals. Its content is comparable to that of traditional beers containing gluten, according to a study published in the Journal of Food Composition and Analysis.

16 Dec 2025

Higher benefit redemption predicts longer participation in the WIC program

Over five decades, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) has become known as the nation's first "food as medicine" program.

16 Dec 2025

Injury burden is higher during menstruation in professional female footballers

The menstrual cycle is a key physiological process in women: it impacts performance, neuromuscular control, metabolism, and immune response.

16 Dec 2025

High fructose intake increases fatty liver risk

Excessive fructose intake from soft drinks is linked to liver damage and NAFLD. Lifestyle modifications are essential for effective prevention and treatment.

16 Dec 2025

What Americans eat is driving global nutrition research

WWEIA data, a cornerstone of national dietary surveillance, drives nutrition research and policy, enhancing understanding of dietary trends and health outcomes.

16 Dec 2025

Mediterranean diet and healthy habits improve cancer survival rates

Being more physically active, following a balanced diet, not smoking, and keeping body weight and blood pressure under control: the same habits that protect the heart also prove decisive after a cancer diagnosis.

16 Dec 2025

Scientists map how cinnamon’s bioactives interact with cancer signaling

This review synthesizes preclinical evidence showing that cinnamon-derived compounds can modulate inflammation, oxidative stress, apoptosis, and angiogenesis through multiple cancer-related signaling pathways. While biologically plausible, the findings are largely limited to cell and animal models, underscoring the need for pharmacokinetic, safety, and clinical validation.

15 Dec 2025

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Diet & Nutrition

Overview

Feature Articles

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

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

How Many Calories Should You Eat Per Day?

Spanish Lime: Nutritional Profile, Benefits, and Uses

The 5:2 Diet Health Benefits

Papaya: Health Benefits

The Health Benefits of Cilantro (Coriander)

Do NAD Boosters Help You to Live Longer?

Butter versus Margarine: Which is Healthier?

Rhodiola Rosea: Evidence-Based Health Benefits and Clinical Insights

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

Are Artificial Food Flavors and Colorings Harmful?

Diet for Obese Children and Teenagers

Fad Diet Examples and Efficacy

Diet for Overweight and Obese Pregnant Women

What is the BRAT Diet?

Does Drinking 100% Fruit Juice Put on Weight?

Calorie and Macro Counting

Food Intolerance

Raw Veganism: Health Benefits, Risks, and Challenges

Does Eating Sea Moss Provide Health Benefits?

The Benefits of Healthy Fats

What Is The Andean Diet And Why Is It Healthy?

Vegetarian Diets for Weight Loss

Is The Carnivore Diet Healthy?

South Beach and Low-GI Diets

Do Superfoods Really Exist?

DASH Diet for High Blood Pressure

High Protein Diet

Nutritional / Dietary Supplement

Nutraceutical Regulation

What is the Viking Diet?

Health Benefits of Cinnamon

What to Eat on the Military Diet

Benefits of Nut Consumption During Pregnancy

The Health Benefits of Walnuts

Natural Protein Sources

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

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

Organic Food Health Benefits

Is Spirulina the Next Anti-Aging Superfood?

Diet Supplements and Liver Problems

Mediterranean Diet

Fast 5:2 Diet Evidence

Is Food Packaging Harmful to Health?

Canola Oil: Is it Healthy?

Causes of Food Intolerance

Cambridge Diet: Pros and Cons

Top Lithium-Rich Foods and How They Support Health

New Atkins Diet: Pros and Cons

Sources of Dietary Fiber

The Vegan Diet, Ethos, Affects and Advice

What Are the Health Benefits of Mung Beans?

What to Know About Processed and Ultra-Processed Foods

Nutraceutical Industry

Military Diet: Health Risks

Should We Eat Polished Rice?

Smarter Carts: How AI is Transforming Grocery Shopping

Magnesium in the Diet and Body

False Alarm Hypothesis of Food Allergy

Ginger: Health Benefits

Colostrum for Adults: Boosting Immunity Gut Health and Recovery

Nutritional Needs of Young Children (Age 5-10)

Natural Sources of Vitamin D and Calcium

Are Low Carbohydrate Diets Good for Type 2 Diabetes?

Paleo vs. Keto Diets

The Detrimental Effects of Ultra-processed Foods​

Can You Eat Too Much Fruit?

Coconut Oil: Health Benefits

The Importance of Dietary Fiber

Does Red Meat Shorten Lifespan?

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

Dukan Diet: Pros and Cons

FODMAP Research

Healthy High Fat Alternatives to Avocado

Portfolio Diet: Evidence-Based Steps to Reduce LDL Cholesterol

The Principles of the Blue Zone Diet

The Detrimental Effects of Ultra-processed Foods