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.

Macrominerals and Trace Minerals in the Diet

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

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

Foods that Reduce Oxidative Stress and Prevent Cancer

Diabetic Diet

What to Know About Processed and Ultra-Processed Foods

Food Intolerance

Canola Oil: Is it Healthy?

Nutritional / Dietary Supplement

What are the Health Benefits of a Vegan Diet?

How Many Calories Should You Eat Per Day?

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Diet Supplements and Liver Problems

The Health Benefits of Cilantro (Coriander)

Fast 5:2 Diet Evidence

How Important Is Breakfast for Overall Health?

Colostrum for Adults: Boosting Immunity Gut Health and Recovery

The Detrimental Effects of Ultra-processed Foods

Spanish Lime: Nutritional Profile, Benefits, and Uses

The MIND Diet Explained: Foods That Fight Cognitive Decline

The Flexitarian Diet: A Flexible Path to Better Health

Diet for Obese Children and Teenagers

New Atkins Diet: Pros and Cons

Papaya: Health Benefits

Food Allergies Explained

DASH Diet for High Blood Pressure

The Health Benefits of Walnuts

Does Drinking 100% Fruit Juice Put on Weight?

Genetic Factors Impacting Nutritional Requirement

Nutrigenomics: How Your Genes Influence Your Nutritional Needs and Health

Calorie and Macro Counting

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

False Alarm Hypothesis of Food Allergy

What Are the Health Benefits of Mung Beans?

Ginger: Health Benefits

Organic Food Health Benefits

Butter versus Margarine: Which is Healthier?

Paleo vs. Keto Diets

What to Eat on the Military Diet

Magnesium in the Diet and Body

Causes of Food Intolerance

South Beach and Low-GI Diets

Nutraceutical Industry

Can You Eat Too Much Fruit?

What is the BRAT Diet?

Coconut Oil: Health Benefits

Health Benefits of Quinoa

Rhodiola Rosea: Evidence-Based Health Benefits and Clinical Insights

What is a DNA Diet?

Smarter Carts: How AI is Transforming Grocery Shopping

What is Personalized Nutrition?

Dukan Diet: Pros and Cons

What is the 5:2 Diet?

Are Low Carbohydrate Diets Good for Type 2 Diabetes?

Caveman or Palaeolithic Diet

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

Natural Sources of Vitamin D and Calcium

Does Eating Sea Moss Provide Health Benefits?

High Protein Diet

Fast 5:2 Diet

Is Watermelon a Superfood? Examining the Scientific Evidence

What is the TLC Diet?

Military Diet: Health Risks

Top Lithium-Rich Foods and How They Support Health

How an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Lowers Chronic Disease Risk

Do Superfoods Really Exist?

Do NAD Boosters Help You to Live Longer?

Does Red Meat Shorten Lifespan?

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

Adriatic Diet Explained: Cardiovascular Benefits and Scientific Evidence

FODMAP Research

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

Sources of Dietary Fiber

The Importance of Dietary Fiber

Raw Veganism: Health Benefits, Risks, and Challenges

Are Artificial Food Flavors and Colorings Harmful?

Is The Carnivore Diet Healthy?

What are Nutraceuticals?

What Is The Andean Diet And Why Is It Healthy?

Can Food Allergies Ever be Psychological?

Is Palm Oil Good or Bad in Diet?

The Benefits of Healthy Fats

Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormones (rBGH) in Food

Vegetarian Diets for Weight Loss

Understanding the Glycemic Index

Healthy High Fat Alternatives to Avocado

Is Food Packaging Harmful to Health?

Cambridge Diet: Pros and Cons

Is Spirulina the Next Anti-Aging Superfood?

What is Clean Eating?

Portfolio Diet: Evidence-Based Steps to Reduce LDL Cholesterol

Mediterranean Diet

Differences Between Natural Whole Fruit and Natural Fruit Juice

Benefits of Nut Consumption During Pregnancy

Diet for Overweight and Obese Pregnant Women

How Fast Food Affects Children's Health

What is the Viking Diet?

Neem - Evidence-Based Health Benefits

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

Nutritional Needs of Young Children (Age 5-10)

Natural Protein Sources

Can You Be Vegan and an Athlete

Should We Eat Polished Rice?

The Vegan Diet, Ethos, Affects and Advice

The Principles of the Blue Zone Diet

The 5:2 Diet Health Benefits

Health Benefits of Cinnamon

Fad Diet Examples and Efficacy

What is the Military Diet?

Nutraceutical Regulation

Latest Diet & Nutrition News and Research

Gut microbiome may be a central player in the body's response to cancer

A new study reveals how bacteria in the gut can help determine whether the amino acid asparagine from the diet will feed tumor growth or activate immune cells against the cancer, according to researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine.

29 Jan 2026

Ischemic stroke increases expectant mother's risk for another stroke during or soon after pregnancy

Having had a stroke caused by blocked blood vessels (ischemic stroke) more than doubled an expectant mother's odds of having another stroke during pregnancy and within six weeks of childbirth, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2026.

29 Jan 2026

Produce prescriptions help Medicaid patients overcome nutrition insecurity

The LA produce prescription program significantly improved nutrition security among Medicaid patients with diabetes, revealing ongoing affordability barriers.

29 Jan 2026

Nitrate source matters more than nitrate amount

Findings suggest that plant-sourced nitrates may reduce dementia risk, while animal and water sources are linked to increased risk, emphasizing diet quality.

29 Jan 2026

Eating melatonin-rich foods is linked to lower obesity and depression rates

This cross-sectional analysis of 8,320 Brazilian adults quantified melatonin intake from habitual diets and examined associations with multiple chronic health outcomes. Higher dietary melatonin intake was inversely associated with obesity and depression in a non-linear pattern, with no significant associations observed for other conditions.

28 Jan 2026

Air pollution, not diet, shows the strongest link to poorer concentration in schoolgirls

This cross-sectional study of 300 school-aged girls in Tehran found that higher air pollution exposure was consistently associated with poorer concentration, while dietary antioxidant capacity showed weaker, model-dependent links to attention. No significant associations or interactions were observed for short-term memory, highlighting pollution exposure as the dominant factor influencing attentional performance.

28 Jan 2026

Eating beef as part of a healthy dietary pattern does not impact risk factors for type 2 diabetes

More than 135 million American adults are either living with or at risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D), elevating the need for more evidence-based dietary guidance to help this growing population achieve optimal health and reduce risks for T2D and its complications.

28 Jan 2026

Mapping the early onset of coronary heart disease in men

Men begin developing coronary heart disease - which can lead to heart attacks - years earlier than women, with differences emerging as early as the mid-30s, according to a large, long-term study led by Northwestern Medicine.

28 Jan 2026

'Evening people' more likely to have poor cardiovascular health

Middle-aged and older adults who were more active in the evenings had poorer cardiovascular health compared to their peers who were more active during the day.

28 Jan 2026

WHO releases a new global guideline to create healthy school food environments

Healthy food in schools can help children develop healthy dietary habits for life, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), which released a new global guideline on evidence-based policies and interventions to create healthy school food environments.

28 Jan 2026

A shingles vaccine may delay dementia onset

Research indicates the herpes zoster vaccine may reduce dementia rates by 2%, highlighting its potential role in promoting brain health in aging populations.

28 Jan 2026

Following the EAT-Lancet diet lowers chronic kidney disease risk

Research shows the EAT-Lancet diet may lower chronic kidney disease risk, emphasizing the importance of diet quality and personalized nutrition in prevention.

28 Jan 2026

Richer social environments linked to better cognitive health in aging adults

Research by an interdisciplinary team from McGill University and Université Laval provides new insights into the links between social factors and cognitive health among aging adults.

27 Jan 2026

Gut problems may shape Parkinson’s disease progression through the gut-brain axis

This narrative review examines how gastrointestinal dysfunction, gut dysbiosis, and altered gut-brain axis signaling are closely associated with the onset and progression of Parkinson’s disease. It synthesizes evidence supporting a possible bottom-up disease model while highlighting integrative, gut-targeted strategies as adjuncts to symptom management rather than proven disease-modifying therapies.

27 Jan 2026

How modern lifestyles reprogram the gut microbiome and shape disease risk

Modern lifestyle factors such as circadian disruption, sleep deprivation, stress, and exercise reshape the gut bacteriome and its metabolic outputs. These microbiome changes are linked to immune, metabolic, and cancer-related pathways, largely through evidence from animal models and observational human studies.

27 Jan 2026

Why eating more oats can rapidly reduce cholesterol levels

Oat consumption boosts gut microbiota-derived phenolic metabolites, driving cholesterol-lowering effects and improving lipid metabolism in metabolic syndrome.

27 Jan 2026

Menopause associated with reduced brain volume and increased anxiety symptoms

Menopause is linked to reductions in grey matter volume in key brain regions as well as increased levels of anxiety and depression and difficulties with sleep, according to new research from the University of Cambridge.

27 Jan 2026

Midlife insulin levels influence timing and duration of menopausal vasomotor symptoms

A woman's insulin levels in midlife are linked to the timing and duration of menopausal hot flashes, night sweats and cold sweats, according to new research from the University of Victoria (UVic).

27 Jan 2026

New trial tests strategies to protect heart health during prostate cancer therapy

City of Hope, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States with its National Medical Center ranked among the nation's top cancer centers by U.S. News & World Report, has opened a phase 2 clinical trial comparing three different strategies for protecting heart health in prostate cancer patients who receive androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), a potentially lifesaving hormone therapy.

26 Jan 2026

Reducing sodium in common foods could prevent heart disease and stroke

Lowering sodium in packaged and prepared foods could significantly improve cardiovascular health and prevent many cases of heart disease, stroke and deaths in the general population in France and the U.K., according to two new research studies published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal.

26 Jan 2026