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 Protein Sources

Neem - Evidence-Based Health Benefits

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

Benefits of Nut Consumption During Pregnancy

Diet for Overweight and Obese Pregnant Women

Natural Sources of Vitamin D and Calcium

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

What is the 5:2 Diet?

Genetic Factors Impacting Nutritional Requirement

Differences Between Natural Whole Fruit and Natural Fruit Juice

What are Nutraceuticals?

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Top Lithium-Rich Foods and How They Support Health

Fad Diet Examples and Efficacy

Paleo vs. Keto Diets

South Beach and Low-GI Diets

Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormones (rBGH) in Food

Diet for Obese Children and Teenagers

What to Eat on the Military Diet

Health Benefits of Cinnamon

Cambridge Diet: Pros and Cons

Can You Be Vegan and an Athlete

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

The Importance of Dietary Fiber

Do NAD Boosters Help You to Live Longer?

Organic Food Health Benefits

Portfolio Diet: Evidence-Based Steps to Reduce LDL Cholesterol

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

What is Personalized Nutrition?

The Benefits of Healthy Fats

Fast 5:2 Diet Evidence

How Fast Food Affects Children's Health

Mediterranean Diet

New Atkins Diet: Pros and Cons

Food Intolerance

What Are the Health Benefits of Mung Beans?

Food Allergies Explained

Foods that Reduce Oxidative Stress and Prevent Cancer

Can Food Allergies Ever be Psychological?

Is Food Packaging Harmful to Health?

What are the Health Benefits of a Vegan Diet?

Nutrigenomics: How Your Genes Influence Your Nutritional Needs and Health

Are Artificial Food Flavors and Colorings Harmful?

The Health Benefits of Walnuts

Military Diet: Health Risks

What is the Military Diet?

DASH Diet for High Blood Pressure

Coconut Oil: Health Benefits

What is Clean Eating?

Colostrum for Adults: Boosting Immunity Gut Health and Recovery

Does Drinking 100% Fruit Juice Put on Weight?

The 5:2 Diet Health Benefits

Fast 5:2 Diet

The Health Benefits of Cilantro (Coriander)

Butter versus Margarine: Which is Healthier?

What is a DNA Diet?

What is the BRAT Diet?

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

Causes of Food Intolerance

False Alarm Hypothesis of Food Allergy

What is the TLC Diet?

Is Spirulina the Next Anti-Aging Superfood?

Nutritional Needs of Young Children (Age 5-10)

Do Superfoods Really Exist?

Can You Eat Too Much Fruit?

Are Low Carbohydrate Diets Good for Type 2 Diabetes?

Ginger: Health Benefits

How Many Calories Should You Eat Per Day?

Vegetarian Diets for Weight Loss

What is the Viking Diet?

Understanding the Glycemic Index

How an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Lowers Chronic Disease Risk

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

Nutraceutical Industry

The Principles of the Blue Zone Diet

Calorie and Macro Counting

Raw Veganism: Health Benefits, Risks, and Challenges

Diet Supplements and Liver Problems

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

Does Eating Sea Moss Provide Health Benefits?

Healthy High Fat Alternatives to Avocado

The Detrimental Effects of Ultra-processed Foods

Rhodiola Rosea: Evidence-Based Health Benefits and Clinical Insights

Does Red Meat Shorten Lifespan?

Smarter Carts: How AI is Transforming Grocery Shopping

The MIND Diet Explained: Foods That Fight Cognitive Decline

Dukan Diet: Pros and Cons

High Protein Diet

How Important Is Breakfast for Overall Health?

What to Know About Processed and Ultra-Processed Foods

Magnesium in the Diet and Body

Is The Carnivore Diet Healthy?

FODMAP Research

Sources of Dietary Fiber

The Flexitarian Diet: A Flexible Path to Better Health

Is Palm Oil Good or Bad in Diet?

Macrominerals and Trace Minerals in the Diet

Spanish Lime: Nutritional Profile, Benefits, and Uses

Papaya: Health Benefits

Nutritional / Dietary Supplement

Health Benefits of Quinoa

The Vegan Diet, Ethos, Affects and Advice

Canola Oil: Is it Healthy?

Nutraceutical Regulation

Diabetic Diet

Caveman or Palaeolithic Diet

Should We Eat Polished Rice?

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Triple negative breast cancer exploits lymph node niches to block immune defense

In almost all solid tumors - i.e. cancers with a solid tissue structure - the detection of tumor cells in the lymph nodes is considered a decisive marker for the progression of the disease.

16 Sep 2025

Lifestyle changes show promise in preventing cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease

An estimated 7.2 million Americans over age 65 currently live with Alzheimer's disease (AD). That number is expected to nearly double to 13.8 million by 2060.

16 Sep 2025

Research challenges negative stereotypes about growing older

The aging population is one of the most important social issues of our time. However, discussions about aging are often one-sided and tinged with negativity.

16 Sep 2025

AlphaFold3 predicts bitter taste receptor structures with greater accuracy

Receptor proteins, expressed on the cell surface or within the cell, bind to different signaling molecules, known as ligands, initiating cellular responses.

16 Sep 2025

Can high-protein supplements improve cancer recovery?

A systematic review shows high-protein oral nutritional supplements can lower complications and hospital stays in cancer patients, improving recovery outcomes.

16 Sep 2025

Mediterranean diet during pregnancy cuts babies’ food allergy risk

Researchers found that mothers who closely followed a Mediterranean diet during pregnancy and breastfeeding had infants with lower odds of developing food allergies. High fruit, vegetable, and full-fat dairy intake appeared protective, while higher poultry, red meat, and fish intake during pregnancy increased risk.

15 Sep 2025

Daily meal timing influences longevity risk in adults, study reveals

Researchers analysing Aging Cell data from over 33,000 US adults found a U-shaped link between daily eating window length and mortality. Eating for 11–12 hours per day was tied to the lowest risk, while very short (<8h) or long (≥15h) windows raised death risk, especially in older and White participants.

15 Sep 2025

Mediterranean diet linked to better gum health

People living in the UK and following a diet close to the Mediterranean diet are more likely to have better gum health, with potentially lower amounts of gum disease and inflammation.

15 Sep 2025

How processed red meat might drive neurodegenerative diseases

The relationship between processed red meat and neurodegenerative diseases is complex, with potential risks and protective effects requiring more investigation.

15 Sep 2025

Keto diet reduces depression symptoms by 70% in college students

Research indicates a ketogenic diet may serve as an effective adjunct therapy for major depression in college students, improving mood and cognitive abilities.

15 Sep 2025

Ketogenic diets may lower migraine frequency and medication use

This narrative review argues that the migraine brain is hypometabolic, with converging evidence of mitochondrial dysfunction, impaired glucose handling, neuroinflammation, microbiome shifts, and obesity-related pathways. It proposes ketogenic diets as a plausible preventive strategy that may reduce monthly migraine days and medication use, while emphasizing the need for larger, rigorous randomized trials and careful clinical oversight.

14 Sep 2025

Novel vitamin K analogs show promise for reversing neurodegenerative diseases

Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's disease are characterized by the progressive loss of neurons.

13 Sep 2025

Genetic mutation in some East Asians linked to aldehyde storm and increased liver disease risk

Researchers have identified the mechanism by which a common genetic mutation increases liver disease risk. Their findings suggest that healthy choices, such as increasing antioxidants and limiting exposure to smoke, may reduce the risk of this disease.

13 Sep 2025

Climate change is fueling unhealthy sugar consumption in the US

As temperatures rise, added sugar intake increases in the U.S., particularly among low-income households, underscoring the need for targeted interventions.

12 Sep 2025

QuEChERS method enhances detection of harmful compounds in food

In today's world, people are increasingly prioritizing their health and well-being, with daily exercises and calorie-tracking apps becoming the new norm.

12 Sep 2025

Food insecurity raises long COVID risk while SNAP support cuts it

Food insecurity was linked to 73% higher odds of current Long COVID and 30% lower odds of recovery among US adults with prior infection, based on National Health Interview Survey data. Participation in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) mitigated this association, highlighting food assistance as a potential public health intervention.

11 Sep 2025

Citrus flavonoid hesperidin lowers oxidative damage in cell experiments

Researchers tested hesperidin extracted from citrus peels and found it reduced inflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress markers in cultured immune cells. The findings highlight hesperidin’s strong in vitro anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potential, warranting further in vivo research.

11 Sep 2025

Fast food’s grip on American diets weakens as younger adults cut back

About one-third of U.S. adults consumed fast food on a given day between 2021 and 2023, with an average of 11.7% of daily calories coming from it. Intake has declined from 14.1% in 2013–14, driven mainly by reduced consumption among younger adults.

11 Sep 2025

Scientists uncover brain circuit that turns cravings into eating behavior

Researchers found that the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis integrates pleasure signals from central amygdala prodynorphin neurons and hunger signals from agouti-related peptide neurons to drive consumption. Manipulating this bed nucleus of the stria terminalis circuit bidirectionally altered food intake and body weight in mice.

11 Sep 2025

Genes play an active role in shaping the gut bacteria, study finds

New research from the University of Sydney's Charles Perkins Centre has found that genes play an active role in shaping the bacteria found in our gut, questioning the idea that gut health is influenced only by diet.

10 Sep 2025

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Diet & Nutrition

Overview

Feature Articles

Benefits of Nut Consumption During Pregnancy

Diet for Overweight and Obese Pregnant Women

Natural Sources of Vitamin D and Calcium

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

What is the 5:2 Diet?

Genetic Factors Impacting Nutritional Requirement

Differences Between Natural Whole Fruit and Natural Fruit Juice

What are Nutraceuticals?

Top Lithium-Rich Foods and How They Support Health

Fad Diet Examples and Efficacy

Paleo vs. Keto Diets

South Beach and Low-GI Diets

Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormones (rBGH) in Food

Diet for Obese Children and Teenagers

What to Eat on the Military Diet

Health Benefits of Cinnamon

Cambridge Diet: Pros and Cons

Can You Be Vegan and an Athlete

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

The Importance of Dietary Fiber

Do NAD Boosters Help You to Live Longer?

Organic Food Health Benefits

Portfolio Diet: Evidence-Based Steps to Reduce LDL Cholesterol

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

What is Personalized Nutrition?

The Benefits of Healthy Fats

Fast 5:2 Diet Evidence

How Fast Food Affects Children's Health

Mediterranean Diet

New Atkins Diet: Pros and Cons

Food Intolerance

What Are the Health Benefits of Mung Beans?

Food Allergies Explained

Foods that Reduce Oxidative Stress and Prevent Cancer

Can Food Allergies Ever be Psychological?

Is Food Packaging Harmful to Health?

What are the Health Benefits of a Vegan Diet?

Nutrigenomics: How Your Genes Influence Your Nutritional Needs and Health

Are Artificial Food Flavors and Colorings Harmful?

The Health Benefits of Walnuts

Military Diet: Health Risks

What is the Military Diet?

DASH Diet for High Blood Pressure

Coconut Oil: Health Benefits

What is Clean Eating?

Colostrum for Adults: Boosting Immunity Gut Health and Recovery

Does Drinking 100% Fruit Juice Put on Weight?

The 5:2 Diet Health Benefits

Fast 5:2 Diet

The Health Benefits of Cilantro (Coriander)

Butter versus Margarine: Which is Healthier?

What is a DNA Diet?

What is the BRAT Diet?

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

Causes of Food Intolerance

False Alarm Hypothesis of Food Allergy

What is the TLC Diet?

Is Spirulina the Next Anti-Aging Superfood?

Nutritional Needs of Young Children (Age 5-10)

Do Superfoods Really Exist?

Can You Eat Too Much Fruit?

Are Low Carbohydrate Diets Good for Type 2 Diabetes?

Ginger: Health Benefits

How Many Calories Should You Eat Per Day?

Vegetarian Diets for Weight Loss

What is the Viking Diet?

Understanding the Glycemic Index

How an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Lowers Chronic Disease Risk

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

Nutraceutical Industry

The Principles of the Blue Zone Diet

Calorie and Macro Counting

Raw Veganism: Health Benefits, Risks, and Challenges

Diet Supplements and Liver Problems

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

Does Eating Sea Moss Provide Health Benefits?

Healthy High Fat Alternatives to Avocado

The Detrimental Effects of Ultra-processed Foods